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Know the Signs of a Home Improvement Scam
I know how it is. Sometimes homeowners are concerned about calling a contractor to their home for a problem. They know they want a tune-up or repair, but they’re expecting the contractor to try to talk them into getting more than they need. It’s such a common concern that I want to reassure you that…
Read MoreDon’t Invite an Invisible Killer to Your Home
You can’t see it, touch it, smell it or taste it, but it kills hundreds each year. Poisoning by carbon monoxide is a real risk of modern life. A professional inspection of fuel-burning appliances-including furnaces, stoves, fireplaces, clothes dryers and space heaters-could prove to be a lifesaver. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends…
Read MoreDoes Cold Weather Cause Colds?
I used to think so. (Hey, the name fits!) But even though fall and winter are the “prime time” for colds, researchers say that sniffles and air temperature aren’t necessarily related.
Read MoreWinter Heating Bills Go Sky-High This Year
While some of the situation is out of our hands-the price of crude oil, for instance-there are many things we can do to keep a rein on our winter heating bills.
Read MoreDon’t Let Bad Air Crash Your Winter
The cooler the weather gets, the more time families will spend snuggled into their homes and battening down the hatches against Winter. The extra time spent together can be enjoyable, but there’s nothing fun about what all the family togetherness is doing to your home’s air.
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