If you are a first-time owner of a house, after you move in there can be problems that happen and you aren't sure what to do about them. After years of calling a landlord to deal with problems, in your own home you might want to do some troubleshooting to figure out what could be the problem. If you've got electric heat and something seems to be not right about your baseboards, here are some things that may be at fault.
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Cutting your utility bills is easier than you and your family might realize. One of the utilities that you can likely practice conservation and save money is the water bill. Depending on how much water your family is using, your bills could total hundreds of dollars each year. Here are just a few suggestions for how you can lower your water bills.
Upgrade Your Plumbing Fixtures
One of the simplest ways you can cut down on your family's water usage is to upgrade your existing plumbing fixtures to low-flow ones.
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Though many homes in the United States are heated with natural gas, there are still some that are heated with propane. This is common, especially, in areas where there are no natural gas pipe connections or where natural gas is overly costly. If you have the choice between natural gas and propane, it helps to know the facts! Weigh these pros and cons of propane before you make your choice.
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If the water flowing into your home is filled with minerals, it could cause problems with your home's hot water heater. This is because the heat inside a hot water tank will cause minerals to transform into scale, which are basically solid deposits in the tank. When scale forms, it reduces the overall lifespan and efficiency of a hot water tank. Here are some tips for dealing with scale.
Install a Whole-Home Water Softener
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Summer is coming. That time of year when kids are home from school, families plan vacations, and plumbing problems pop up out of nowhere. The last thing you want is to have plumbing problems put a damper on your summer activities. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to help prevent summertime plumbing issues. Here are three of them.
Service Your Water Heater
With more people at home during the summer, your water heater is going to be working overtime.
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