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Houdini Hot Air Leak
Could the heat in your home claim
the title of “world’s greatest escape artist?” Well, you’ve got a few tricks up your own sleeve that can reveal secret heat escape plans that are costing you bundles. And it only takes a few items you already have lying around.
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couch and enjoy the warmth inside. If light does shine through, that means leaks have been detected. Luckily, there is an easy DIY fix. Simply seal the leak with caulk.
Dollar test your doors and windows. Grab a George Washington (or a Ben Franklin for that matter) from your wallet, and shut the door or window on the bill. Next, try pulling it out. If the bill slides out easily, you have yourself a leak. Caulk and weather stripping should solve this problem.
Candles uncover cracks. Rather not send your sweetie out into the cold? Shut off all air-moving or flammable equipment in your home. Then walk slowly and safely around your home with a lit candle, sort of like a character from a scary movie, and watch as the flame dances and moves sharply when the presence of a draft is detected. The cracks you discover should be filled to prevent further loss of heat.
Shine a light on leaks. Want to have a moonlight adventure with your honey? While you shine a flashlight from the inside of your home on suspected leaks, send your sweetheart outside in the chilly night air to observe any light shining through. If no light emerges, it’s time to cuddle up on the
As the temperatures drop and you’re spending more time indoors, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the comfort you’re paying for. So if your home is all sealed up and still find it’s not as warm as you would like, call us for a professional inspection of your heating system.
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Hi Friends, I wish I could sit down with each of you and chat about the things going on in your home. I’m interested in your concerns and in the ways I can help. So just think of this newsletter as a friendly visit I wish I could make myself! Some of you might not be “cold weather” fans. But the wonders of winter can be nice – like family gatherings, hot cocoa, homemade soup and peaceful cozy evenings. Yes, there are lots of
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How to Reverse Your Spending on Heating
You don’t have to be a penny
pincher to welcome a chance to save money. In this economy, we’re all a bit frugal and looking for ways to keep more of our hardearned cash in our own pockets. That goes for our heating and cooling bills too. Fortunately, there’s a way to “turn back” what’s been going out. It’s called a reverse heating system, and it could help you save a third of your energy bill. Here’s the technical part about how it works: Air flows into a heat pump which contains a refrigerant. The refrigerant reacts to the heat in the air, becomes hot and compressed and is then pumped into the heating coil. The heated air is then distributed throughout your home to keep you cozy. Now,
Time for Your System to Come Clean. Dirt is the #1 cause of comfort system failures. That’s why we recommend a Tune-Up before each high-use season. Your system will run more smoothly, use less energy and keep you comfortable year-round. Call <COMPANY> at <PHONE> today to schedule your Tune-Up.
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in some versions of a reverse heating system, heat is extracted from the ground instead of the air, but we can explain more of these technical details if you’d like. Whew, now that we’re through the techno-speak, the important thing to remember is that this is really a two-in-one system. What I mean is…
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as your snoring earned you the nickname “lumberjack?” If blaring noises are messing with sleep cycles in your home, why not try these doctorrecommended remedies to help silence your snooze?
The system is for both heating and cooling. So when it’s hot outside and you need to cool your home, the same process that pumps heat in is reversed to pump in cool air. What’s more, these systems tend to last longer than standard systems because they don’t have an exposed outdoor unit. To learn more, just call and let’s talk about whether this switch is right for your home (and your wallet!).
Strengthening Exercises – Sometimes snoring is caused by weak tongue and throat muscles. To strengthen them, put your tongue tip on the roof of your mouth and make a fast tsk-tsk sound a few times a day.
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Supercharge Those Spices
Do you tend to dump tons of
spices into your three-alarm chili hoping to, by some miraculous chance, achieve a delicious and dynamic flavor? If so, take note of the real key to deliciousness:
The secret you are seeking is in the timing – the earlier you add the spices, the better! If spices are heated directly in oil at the beginning of the cooking process, they become a toasty and robust addition to your fare. If you wait until just before the dish is done to opt for a flavor
Nasal Strips – Adhesive bands placed in the center of the nasal ridge draw the nasal passages apart, counteracting a key cause of snoring: passageway obstruction. Positional-Therapy Pillows – 54% of snorers only do so when on their backs because, in this position, the tongue blocks the airway and causes tissues to vibrate. Pillows that have a groove to cradle your head allow you to lie comfortably on your side and breathe quietly. Oral Devices – With an 80% success rate, plasticbound mouthpieces clip onto your teeth and position the jaw forward to keep the soft tissue in the back of your throat from blocking the airway while you sleep. Surgery – If you have a structural obstruction, such as enlarged tonsils, nasal polyps or a soft palate (which an ENT doctor can determine), surgery may be the solution. The catch? A lengthy and painful recovery.
boost, the spices won’t have time to release their essence. That means you’re missing out on the culinary benefits and wasting the money you spent to spice it up. For maximum taste, add spices early and enjoy.
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3. Working from the center out, roll the dough with a floured rolling pin until your circle of dough is about a half-inch thick.
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Board the Green Train
Making environmentally-conscious decisions is becoming more popular than ever, especially for younger generations. Here’s how you can make a difference:
• Grow as much food of your own as possible instead of relying on imported goods. Supermarket produce can travel thousands of miles to reach your local store.
• Purchase family-size portions and place them into reusable containers to reduce the waste of the individual, single-use packaging of snack-size and single-serve items. • Use fewer paper cups and cardboard sleeves by carrying a travel mug. • Replace your light bulbs with LED bulbs to reduce the total wattage by over two-thirds. • Install a digital thermostat that allows you to set the temperature using your smartphone. If you accidentally leave the heat on while you are traveling this winter, you can shut it off from wherever you are – and save on energy while away. 3
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ways to enjoy the season – as long as your home heating is keeping you comfortable and running efficiently.
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