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 How to Remove Ash From a Wood-Burning Fireplace   It is important to ensure adequate access for cleaning and maintenance of the fireplace stove or chimney and the chimney from the moment of installation if they cannot be cleaned from another location. The fireplace/stove is a high-quality product and no fundamental defects are expected during standard operation. It is important to check and clean the stove/ fireplace  and chimney regularly and carefully, always before and after the heating season. How to Remove Ash From a Wood-Burning Fireplace      All cleaning and maintenance work should be carried out only when the stove or fireplace is completely cold. It is very important to inspect and periodically replace worn parts, especially those that are known to require periodic replacement (parts that come in direct contact with fire, such as chamotte plates, seals, deflectors, etc.).      A cracked chamotte plate does not affect the function a...

  The Best Guide to Purifying Water Quick and Efficient      Water is the essence of life! I have said it many times, that the human body is composed of 70% water. This means that water is much more important than food for survival. But how important is the quality of the water we consume to make us live a long and healthy life? The answer is that it must be as clean as possible, without harmful substances to the body. The Best Guide to Purifying Water Quick and Efficient      Many people consume water directly from the tap, believing that water purification processes are sufficient to guarantee them the best water. The truth is that it contains a lot of chlorine, a substance that will affect the health of users in the long run. We no longer take into account the age of the drinking water distribution network, characterized by rusty or dirty pipes. There is also the category of those who opted for bottled water. However, this is also not an extremely e...

  How to Relax After a Long Day of Work in Just 10 Minutes!      After the end of the work program, the few free hours in the evening are your only chance to relax, and you can do it very easily with the help of our tips. Relaxing, disconnecting, and giving up daily worries can seem difficult, especially when you have a busy schedule and a stressful job. To make things easier for you, we have prepared some "instructions" to help you get rid of stress. How to Relax After a Long Day of Work? 1. Look at your own home as a relaxing place, intended for rest and beautiful family time. Try, as much as possible, not to bring things to do from work and try to disconnect from that environment. 2. When you get home , take off your shoes and get comfortable. Easy, easy, you will make the transition from work to home. 3. Take a shower . Warm water and the environment will relax you and induce sleep. Just a good way to forget about work problems! 4. If you have children, play wit...

Winter-Proofing Your Home. All You Need To Know!     Colder temperatures and blustery winds will soon be a part of our daily life as winter ebbs ever closer. It’s important to begin winterizing your home long before the icy temperatures arrive. By taking a little time each weekend, your home will be ready for winter weather without much effort. You can keep more warmth in your home by taking the time to winter-proof your home.      Begin by checking with your local utilities to see if they have any programs to help you save on your winter energy bills. Many utilities have a home heating check-up or can at least recommend steps you can take to ensure your home isn’t wasting energy during the winter months. With proper upkeep and weatherproofing, you can save money this year.        One of the easiest things to do to winter-proof your home is to check for leaks around your windows and doors. Light a candle and hold it about six inches fro...

Best Way To Save Money With An Air Filter Whistle!      Heating and cooling your home can be a very expensive task. Heating and cooling are a large portion of the energy bill, contributing up to 43% of the total cost. Improving the efficiency of your heating and cooling units will help to reduce your bill. One way to do this is by replacing your air filters regularly. Having an air filter whistle will help ensure you do so on a regular basis. Best Way To Save Money With An Air Filter Whistle!      An air filter whistle alerts you when your furnace or air conditioner's filter needs to be exchanged. An air filter whistle is simply two pieces that are placed onto the air filter at the time of installation. A clean filter allows air to pass through. However, a dirty filter will often have dirt and dust stuck inside. This will keep the air filter from working properly. The air will be forced to escape somewhere so it will go through the whistle, causing it to go...

  The Best Myths and Facts about Operating Your Water Heater?           There are many myths surrounding the idea of saving money on your water heater. And more specifically whether or not reducing the water temperature will save you money. Here is a list of common beliefs that also includes additional information about whether there is any truth in the belief. The Best Myths and Facts about Operating Your Water Heater? 1. It's best if you leave the hot water heater on at all times rather than turning it on and off. This is a very common myth, but you actually do not need to be heating your water all the time. As long as your tank has a good insulating jacket, your water will remain hot all day. By not having the hot water heater on all day to heat up your water, you are saving energy and money.   2. A new water heater will offer you substantial savings.   This is a myth. You do save about $6.00 a month in energy costs when replacing an o...

  How to Paint Your House in One Weekend!      For those who do this every day, painting is much simpler. If you start, as an amateur, see how much work there is. Here's what you need to know so you don't go wrong. But, how to paint your house in one weekend?      If you, as an amateur, start painting yourself a quarter of a kitchen or two walls and the ceiling in the hallway, see how much work it is. And precisely because we are not professionals, this operation requires a lot of training and clear explanations, for the ignorant, including things that seem obvious. (Use this link to watch a short video about painting your house!) About the necessary materials We start from the premise that the walls are already repaired or that you only need a fresh layer on the walls. If you have to make repairs, I recommend that you opt for an easier option, such as the one in the article here. Choose a washable one suitable for the type of room you are painting -...

   The Best Ideas for Reducing Attic Heat          Attics get very warm in the summertime. So what’s the best way to beat that heat? Many companies want you to believe that there is only one solution to fixing the temperature in your attic. However, no one product will necessarily make your home more energy-efficient.    The Best Ideas for Reducing Attic Heat Here are six different ways to reduce the temperature in your attic and save you money.   1. Try using a thermostatically controlled roof-mounted ventilator. They will help to keep your attic much cooler in the summertime. The thermostat will usually start at 95 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the temperature that the attic fan usually starts at.    2. Using insulation only keeps the attic's heat from traveling through your home. Nevertheless, by adding powered attic fans, you will draw more air into the attic. While it does help to reduce the heat in your attic, ...

  How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing     As summer draws to a close, you may be thinking about the coming winter. Is your home ready for the first frost? You can learn how to protect your pipes from freezing before it’s too late.  But,  How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing?! Over a quarter of a million homes experience frozen pipes each winter. Not only are frozen pipes expensive to repair, but your home and contents may also be ruined. In a matter of minutes, a one-eighth-inch crack can release 250 gallons of water and disrupt your life in ways you may never imagine.   Sub-zero temperatures and cold winds can wreak havoc on your water pipes if they’re not protected. What can you do now to prepare for that first frost to ensure your pipes don’t freeze and burst this year?   ·          Know where the main water shut-off valve is in your home. This will enable you to shut the water off to the ...