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Did you know that dryers use ten to fifteen percent of domestic energy in the United States?? Crazy, huh? Here are the top 10 reasons why you should air dry your clothers: Save money (more than $25/month off electric bill for many households). Conserve energy and the environment, while reducing climate change. Caulking windows is a bit more difficult than insulating doors and outlets, but it is well worth it when you think of the number of windows in a home. This is a job that is best done before the winter. This video will show you how to caulk a window: Maintaining temperature control in your home is a trouble free way to manage heating costs. Reducing the temperature of your home during the night and when you are away reduces the energy costs for heating the house. Here is a neat little video from the Home Depot on installing a programmable thermostat: Wall outlets are an easy path for cold air to enter a home. Put your hand close to an outlet and feel the outside air come in from the outdoors. This insulating tip is relative easy to do and keeps your home draft free. Here is a video that shows you how to use [...] Electric water heaters are a large portion of the household electric bill. Insulating the water heater reduces the energy used to keep the water warm and is relatively easy to do. There are water heater “blankets” available at home improvement stores but they are costly. If you want so save money and still get the [...]
How to measure humidity in your house A hygrometer will show the relative humidity (RH) in your house. Although the RH will not be exactly the same throughout your home, one hygrometer per house is usually sufficient. You should place it where the humidity symptoms are most obvious, in the room that [...]
Tips on car maintenance Tune the engine regularly Maintain proper tire pressure Check and replace air filters Use proper motor oil Unload heavy objects Remove roof racks if not needed To learn more, visit:
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