In the US, one house fire is reported every 86 seconds. In fact, the US National Fire Protection Association or NFPA recorded 1,298,000 fires reported in 2014 alone. These house fires caused$11.6 billion in property damage and 3,275 civilian deaths. House fires are perfectly preventable. And with a little effort, …
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The Benefits of a Water Softener
An estimated 85% of households in the US depend on hard water, according to the Virginia Cooperative Extension. While hard water is safe to use, it contains trace amounts of minerals and metals that can cause damage on pipes and appliances. A water softener is a special type of water …
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Are your utility bills so high that you dread the end of every month? You’re not alone. Most households are wasting a lot of energy every day. This translates to high electric bills. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to make your home as energy-efficient as possible …
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