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Air duct – how important is this?
Air ducts are a very important part of the heating system of your house. They carry the air that needs to be conditioned and supplies conditioned air to the living space. If they don’t have a very good insulation - especially the ones from unconditioned spaces- they will lose from 10% up to 30 % of energy used in heating your home.Due to the loss of energy, the heating and cooling devices w ...
Drip irrigation system – Faucet
A drip irrigation system consists of perforated hoses that run through the soil of the garden and irrigate the plants above. The system is connected to a faucet that assures water. You must install a water timer to the water faucet. Screw it clockwise. The timer makes the system need almost no maintenance. Connect a back flow regulator to the system timer. This way, dirty water won't be abl ...
Wood stove chimney tips
The wood stove chimney represents a great addition to any home. Having a few tips in mind, you can enjoy the wood stove for years to come. Wood type The wood you plan on burning must surely be dried about 6 months before being used. Wet wood will not only burn slower and cooler but will produce a lot of smoke that can enter the house as well as pollute the exterior. Also, burnt wet wood ...
Do Your Own Paving
If you want to do something different to your front yard, give it a certain something, why don’t you try paving your walkway, driveway or patio? Instead of classical asphalt or cement go for paved patterns – there are different styles, colors, materials and price range. You can also save up by doing it yourself, you just need to rent some equipment and you’re ready to go. Take measurements ...
Learn to paint your baby’s furniture with your own hands
Painting your baby’s nursery furniture with your own hands is both funny and a great way to save money. Besides that, you can get a personalized look that enhances the rest of the nursery’s design. This article will present you some important steps to follow in order to do this work. Materials Sandpaper, wet piece of fabric, foam brush, art brush, synthetic brush, knot sealer, pencil, ac ...
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