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Why Your Indoor Air Quality Matters Even More in Winter

You already know allergy season is the time of year for sneezing, congestion or a runny nose and red, itchy eyes. However, winter also presents risks for your respiratory system -- in addition to allergens, you have to deal with cold, dry air. With humidity at a minimum, your indoor air quality suffers. Low humidity

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How Much Will a Smart Thermostat Cut My Heating Bill?

To borrow a line from Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song, “you’ve heard it said many times, many ways,” that a smart thermostat will save you money. But before you add this device to your wishlist, consider carefully if it’s worth the cost. A smart thermostat can help cut your energy bill, but it comes

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How a Sealed Combustion Furnace Works

The HVAC technician boasts that this particular furnace model has a 90% AFUE with a “sealed combustion chamber” You nod as though you understand, but you have no idea what he’s talking about. That’s understandable. For the uninitiated, furnace technology can be complicated. Let’s break down what sealed combustion means in laymen’s terms. Sealed Combustion

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Clogged Drains? Try These Natural Cleaning Solutions

Chemical drain cleaners are bad news. They’re loaded with caustic chemicals that will help dissolve clogs, but they won’t stop there. These solutions will continue to burn through the pipe material, leading to leaks. Fortunately, there are a number of natural alternatives that are just as effective -- if not more so -- and they

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