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| Home Plumbing Systems Maintenance and Repair
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List of files and visuals associated with this text. Close and open the main water supply shutoff valve (periodically) to ensure that it has not stuck in the open position. Check fixture shutoff valves periodically as well. Both the main valve and fixture valves must be operable so water can be turned off in an emergency or when plumbing repairs are necessary.
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| Posted on: 05/02/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Space Conditioning Systems Maintenance (Heaters and Air Conditioning)
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All heating systems should be checked periodically by a professional. Consult the installation manual for maintenance frequency, or ask the dealer who installed the system how often professional inspections are recommended. Generally, oil burning units and heat pumps should be inspected annually; gas fired units and electric furnaces every 2 to 3 years.
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| Posted on: 05/01/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Distillation Water Treatment Information
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Distillation is one of the oldest methods of water treatment and is still in use today though not commonly as a home treatment method. It can effectively remove many contaminants from drinking water, including bacteria, inorganic and many organic compounds.
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| Posted on: 05/01/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Septic System Failure
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A septic system should effectively accept liquid wastes from your house and prevent biological and nutrient contaminants from getting into your well or nearby lakes and streams. Any, time these things do not happen, the system is failing.
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| Posted on: 05/01/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Radon In The Home
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Radon (Rn) is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. Radon is produced when trace amounts of uranium and radium in the soil or rocks decay. The radon gas will then also decay into radioactive solid particles, called radon daughters or radon progenitors.
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| Posted on: 05/01/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Well Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs
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We recently had a new well driven and the water smells like eggs. Does anyone know what is causing this and if it's OK to drink?
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| Posted on: 04/29/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Buying a Home? Be Prepared
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By Shelly Lambert
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Buying a home is a great American dream. However, too often first time home buyers (second timers too) save and pay for the purchase, but don't really plan for the ownership.
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| Posted on: 04/23/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Four Decorative Painting Techniques
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By Kathy Burns-Millyard
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Tired of plain, boring walls? Faux finishes are a great way to jazz up your space with little cost or effort. Here are a few of the most popular finishes.
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| Posted on: 04/23/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Get An Energy Audit
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If you're paying more for utilities than you think you should, maybe a home energy audit is what you need. It can identify ways to save hundreds of dollars a year on heating and cooling. Ask your local utility company if they can do one for free or for little cost to you, if not see if they can refer someone who can.
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| Posted on: 04/22/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Finding Good Contractors
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There's always someone out to make a fast dollar. Remember reputable contractors won't make offers good just for today. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it usually isn't a good deal.
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| Posted on: 04/20/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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