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Heating, Cooling, & Ventilation

Heating, cooling and ventilation are central issues for any abode. If you don't have those systems set up properly, life can get uncomfortable fast. Let our experts share tips on how to choose, install and use heating, cooling and ventilation systems to your best advantage.

How To Keep Cool without Air Conditioning

 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2008
By Edward Gonsalves
A fun day at the beach is nice and all but when you are home you would like to live like an Eskimo in the middle of a bikini competition. If it is hot outside, nothing beats the...

How To Help Stop Global Warming

 
 
 
 
 
March 14, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Global warming is scary and can seem extremely overwhelming! However, each of us has a part, however small, in stopping climate change. By reducing your carbon footprint, or...

How To Go Green Without Spending a Dime

 
 
 
 
 
February 5, 2008
By Joy Davis
You don't have to break the bank to turn your home into an eco-friendly utopia. Skip the complicated and expensive home energy upgrades and follow these simple steps to help you...

How To Keep a Fireplace Clean

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
There's no better place in your house on a chilly winter night than in front of your fireplace - but is your fireplace safe? Do the soot stains bother you? The good news...

How To Take Care of a Fireplace

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2007
By Staff Writer
How often do you take the time to thank your fireplace for all the times it kept you warm during power outages? How about those nights where its flickering flames sparked an evening...

How To Choose a Portable Air Conditioner

 
 
 
 
 
November 16, 2006
By Staff Writer
A portable air conditioner is exactly what it sounds like - a freestanding air conditioner that doesn't stay in the wall or window but can be moved throughout the home or office....

How To Replace an Air Conditioning Filter

 
 
 
 
 
November 14, 2006
By Staff Writer
Replacing your air conditioning filter regularly will not only improve the efficiency of your air conditioner but may even prolong its life. When you do not replace your air conditioning...

How To Use a Programmable Thermostat

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2006
By Staff Writer
Having a programmable thermostat is an easy way to save energy (and therefore money) if you use it correctly.  By turning your thermostat back 10-15 degrees for eight hours at...

How To Choose and Install a Heat Pump

 
 
 
 
 
October 9, 2006
By Staff Writer
Technological advancements are constantly underway, but the promising advancement of the heat pump as an efficient household heating and cooling appliance has impressed many people...

How To Install Electric Floor Heat

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2006
By Staff Writer
Electric floor heat can turn bone-chilling tile or stone into a warm and welcoming experience instead.  Think of what a difference it would make to step out of your shower on...
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