In an ideal world, your furniture and accessories would seamlessly transition between seasons without you having to lift a finger, or open your pocketbook. Unfortunately, the decor and colors associated with each season are unique, leaving you stuck with a look and scheme that doesn't quite look right. Don't get stuck explaining to guests why you're home looks like a beautiful fall setting in the middle of summer and instead, here are a few tweaks and changes that can inexpensively help you tradition between seasons:
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To many homeowners, a water softener seems like an unnecessary expense. After all, most municipalities spend a great deal of tax money on treating and cleaning their water supply. Wouldn't point-of-use treatment be a waste of time and money?
The short answer to this question is "no." Softened water provides many benefits to a home--some of which might not be readily apparent. However, whether you notice them or not, these benefits make awater softener a sound investment for just about any homeowner.
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Boilers are still used to heat many of the homes in the United States today. They're reliable and efficient, and because they use natural gas or propane, they're money savers in areas where the price of electricity is high. Boilers, like furnaces, have a tendency to smell bad when something goes wrong. While you shouldn't rely on your nose alone, the type of odor you detect from the boiler can give you a hint as to what the problem is.
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