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electric, propane, gas or oil heating for your home?

During the planning process of the construction of my home, I was asked what energy source I wanted to power my heating and cooling system. Did I want to go with electric, gas, propane or oil to run the furnace? I had to spend some time doing some research to learn what would be the most efficient monthly and in the long run. My blog contains everything that I learned about the different methods of heating the home. You will find out what equipment will cost, what it costs to maintain the equipment and the average cost of heating a home for a season using each source.

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Stinky Kitchen Sink Drain? Get Rid Of The Smell With These Tips

Posted on 29 November 2015

If your kitchen sink drain develops a foul odor that won't go away no matter how many commercial cleaners you use, try a natural cleaning solution instead. Ammonia, bleach and other commercial cleaners give off harsh scents that can overpower your home. If the harsh odors blend in with the bad odors in your sink, the problem becomes worse. You can remove the foul sink odors with hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice and plain dish detergent. [Read More]

Are You In Hot Water? Water Heaters And New Federal Standards

Posted on 28 May 2015

If you'll be in the market for a new water heater soon, you may be interested to know about new federal efficiency standards that took effect in April. The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) is expected to save as much as $63 billion in energy costs over the next 30 years. More efficient appliances always sound like a good thing. And for the most part, more efficient water heaters are great for homeowners -- they save on operating costs, allowing you to spend less to get warm water for showers, laundry, dishes and more. [Read More]