Home improvements

Tips for keeping heating costs down in winter

Posted on Dec 19, 2019 in Home improvements

Ten ways that may reduce the cost of heating your house in winter…
   1. Open and close the drapes or blinds: when the sun shines, let its heat in and, when it doesn’t, keep the cold out.
   2. Cold in bed? Instead of turning up the thermostat, consider a low-energy electric blanket.
3. Make sure the furnace filter is clean: a dirty one makes the furnace wo...

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Making picture on the wall look 'just right'

Posted on Oct 03, 2019 in Home improvements

There are easy, and inexpensive, ways to make your home look nicer, which is especially important if you’re thinking of putting it on the market.
One way is picture hanging.
A few years ago, an interior designer offered two tips that stand the test of time about how to hang pictures.
The first was: Don’t go high.
Most DIY picture hangers make the mista...

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