Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

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Every house-owner at least once encountered a roof problem. Imagine this: it’s summertime, hot outside and you only wish for something to cool off. Yet, even in the sanctuary of your home it is not granted, as the sun shines upon your dark roof which absorbs all the heat… And the wisest thing to do would of course be to switch color to as light as possible. But then, after few months the winter comes and suddenly you’re glad that you didn’t go with the roof painting, as the same sun that bothered you during the summer now helps you lower your bills by increasing the temperature. Obviously, re-painting the roof every two seasons is not the best solution. And the problem remains. (more…)
Tags: Heat, heating, roof tiles, Sunlight, Temperature
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Sunday, October 4th, 2009

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Ensuring the efficient heating of your home is good for your budget and the environment. There are several steps that can be taken to increase home heating efficiency.
Eliminate Draughts
Cold air often seeps in around windows and doors. Check for draughts throughout the home and fix any problems that are found. Weather stripping and other products are available to easily and inexpensively correct problems. This will also prevent heat from escaping. (more…)
Tags: Business, Heat, heater, heating, Home, home tips, Temperature
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