Articles for tag: Preparing for Winter

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25 Ways to Cut Home Energy Costs

With the added costs of heating and electric energy we are all looking for a way to save money. With a little bit of preparation and the use of inexpensive materials you can cut your energy costs up to 50%. Here are 25 tips for cutting energy costs during the winter. 1. Seal up cracks ...

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Preparing a Dog House for Winter

Winter and low temperatures can be very bad for your dog; rain, snow and cold wind can harm your lovely friend’s health. The risk is even higher especially if your dog loves to stay outside. Common dog houses are not designed for protection against extreme weather conditions. Thus, preparing it for the winter is the ...

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Columbus Day: Why Bother?

Columbus Day (always the second Monday in October) is a rather laid-back American holiday that looks as if it’s on the way out. It’s not even given the respect that a Bank Holiday Monday is in England. What is the proper respect? Getting the day off from work or school. No Respect Depending where in ...

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Your Car’s Heater & Thermostat: A Hot Topic

Your cars heating system is a simple one. Hot water from the engine is routed to a miniature radiator which is buried under the dash. The water circulates through this little radiator and returns to the engine again. But the story doesn’t end here. That little radiator is positioned in a box and surrounded by ...

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How to Grow Grapes on a Trellis

Grapes have the tendency to grow on things such as fences, walls and even trees. This is why a structure that is sturdy and well built can be a good anchor for your vines. Growing vines on a trellis can be the perfect solution as vines can’t fully support the fruit by itself. A trellis ...