If your region is prone to snowy winters, you probably have a snow blower tucked away in a garage corner just waiting for the first flurries. But before the flakes fall, pull out your snow equipment and take a look at it to be sure you’re prepared for a storm. You don’t want to be missing a critical component with two feet of snow on the ground. Your gasoline Drain old … [Read more...] about Prepping your snow blower for the long winter
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Furnace maintenance and the dangers of carbon monoxide
During winter, colder temperatures bring families indoors to enjoy the warmth of a heated home. Unfortunately, each year more than 20,000 people are sickened by carbon monoxide emitted from their furnaces. Tragically, carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 people a year. Keeping your furnace in good repair will prevent the colorless and odorless gas from harming you and … [Read more...] about Furnace maintenance and the dangers of carbon monoxide
Wiring the house: how the Nest Learning Thermostat automates heat and AC
The Nest Learning Thermostat has introduced innovation to the homeowners’ arena, automating the entire house and regulating the AC and heating. The thermostat, $249, has earned the Editors’ Choice designation for home automation devices because of its state-of-the-art qualities. The Nest sports a unique design, featuring a brushed metal finish and a simple domed style that … [Read more...] about Wiring the house: how the Nest Learning Thermostat automates heat and AC
Pinterest and your home
Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites. It serves as a large-scale bulletin board where users “pin” inspirations, ideas, and solutions. With the free app, you can virtually pin anything on the Internet onto your own organized vision board. Your page, unless you make it private, is available for millions of other users to view and be inspired by. Recipes, … [Read more...] about Pinterest and your home
Deep-frying turkey safety tips
With its dark, crispy outside and juicy, flavorful inside, deep-fried turkey has quickly become a Thanksgiving favorite. Deep-frying a turkey can be dangerous, though, and the process causes numerous fires each year. Make safety your priority when deep-frying turkey and follow these eight tips. Choose the Right Location Set your deep fryer on level ground far away from … [Read more...] about Deep-frying turkey safety tips
