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How To Fix a Leaking Toilet: Steps and Tips
Did you know that toilet leaks can waste as much as 4 to 5 gallons of water per minute and cost you up to $100 per month in increased water and wastewater bills? Toilet leaks tend to occur in two…
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DIY | Home Improvement | Home Maintenance | How To | Plumbing
Simple Watering Lawn & Gardening Solutions That Save
According to the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense program, water consumption in the average home spikes up to 1,000 gallons per day in the summer. Conversely, the average home only consumes roughly 260 gallons per day in the winter. We all know…
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Home Maintenance | Water Quality
Reduce Your Indoor Air Pollution Today!
We all know about air pollution and the risks from breathing contaminated air. But what about indoor air pollution? Do you know how the appliances in your home impact the air you and your family breath? Recently, the New Yorker published…
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Family | Home Improvement | Home Maintenance
How to Clean Mold & Mildew
It’s spring cleaning season, which means, we may find some mold and mildew in our homes. From eye, throat and skin irritation to more severe symptoms like congestion, headaches and difficulty breathing, we should all have some concerns about mold…
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Family | Home Maintenance
IAQ: What Is Indoor Air Quality?
Why does indoor air quality (IAQ) matter? Simply, we spend a lot of time inside. In fact, we spend roughly 90% of our time inside. Plus, studies have shown on average that the indoor air we breathe is up to…
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Air Conditioning | Home Improvement | Home Maintenance
The Value of a Home Protection Plan
What is a home protection plan? Protection plans offer homeowners preventative maintenance. Under most home protection plans, a service provider reviews and inspects your heating and cooling systems. For example, industry recommendations indicate regularly scheduled maintenance on your heating and…
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