10 Tips for keeping your clothes dryer safe and efficient

Clothes dryers need to intake air from the inside of your home and exhaust heat and moisture to the outside in order to dry clothes ...  can help you with cleaning your vent.            2.  Clean the lint filter after every load ... of running the dryer over and over for the same load.  A dirty dryer vent can add $10-$25 to your energy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 07:49:14

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A Guide to Winterizing Your House

Winter is approaching and in much of the United States, that means very cold temperatures, snow, and ice ... the temperature low. Get a programmable thermostat. Minimize or eliminate use of vent fans. Turn off [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:00:40

Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.

Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33

Weber 7553 Genesis Series Cover

Weber 7553 Genesis Series Cover From Weber List Price: $54.99 Price: $41 ... not only lets the water in, but also lets all the dirt in. I guess if you enjoy cleaning up the mess inside ... so the cover will not blow off under any circumstance. I read about issues with the vent holes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 08:05:45

BOOSTING MOISTURE CAN SAVE ON YOUR HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER

Remember the hot days of summer when we all complained about humidity? The moist air made the heat feel even hotter ... of year to have tropical fish or a pet gold fish. 4. Do not use the bathroom vent fan in the cold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:43:12

ASUS F6V User Review

.fullpost{display:inline;}by James Wong (notebookreview.com)Over the years ASUS has developed into a globally recognized brand. The company retains its competitive edge by producing quality notebooks and pushing the market boundaries through new innovations [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 15:55:00

How to Make Your Roof Last Longer

Making your home green does not always mean replacing with green materials, but finding ways to make what you have last longer. This can be a challenge on a roof, but it is possible. Typically, most roofs are said to last for fifteen to twenty five years, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:37:51

Electric Fireplaces: All The Warmth And Charm Of Normal Fireplaces, None Of The Danger And Mess

By Wyatt Frisk Electric fireboxes are superior to traditional fireplaces in almost every way. An electric fireplace is environmentally friendly. These fireplaces are also significantly more convenient. The most important facet of an electric fireplace is safety [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 13:04:44

Call the Master Plumber from Willow Grove, PA

Approved Plumbing and Heating Need a plumber with the best service and the best price? ... :  215-887-0110 Fax:      215-887-0115 Plumbing Duct Cleaning Air Duct Cleaning Dry Vent Cleaning ... Furnace Installation Heating Drain Cleaning Dryer Duct Cleaning Faucet Repair Kitchen Renovations [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 14:19:44

Is Your Dryer Exhaust and Vent System Up to Code?

Is Your Dryer Exhaust and Vent System Up to Code? Posted By Horatio Chiorean on @ 2: ... to install new dryer ducts when the get a new dryer. An old dryer exhaust system may not be UL compliant ... that screws and fasteners holding sections of dryer ducts together can cause problems. Lint catches [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 20:24:31

Yes, I am still talking about myself

Several months ago, after much cajoling, Barkernews convinced me to join Facebook.  He described it as "rad" and "awesome" ... to his first ever parachuting class!""Watching Susie spin in the air four times in a row!""Cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:39:00

How to Prevent Dryer Fires with Proper Dryer Vent Cleaning

by Mory Matias Over 15,000 fires, caused by clothes dryers, are reported annually; most of these dryer fires are due to failure to clean the dryer duct and venting system. When lint is allowed to accumulate in the dryer ducts, air flow is restricted, causing overheating and making [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 15:14:47

Where’s Your Data? Contaminated Dorms in New Paltz

Editor’s Note: Carol van Strum, Eric and I are continuing to research the PCB and dioxin scandal in Ireland: ... and the international wire services are reporting the government’s line that it’s safe if you ate [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 18:00:05

Dryers News - Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer Vent Cleaning Artist of Oceanside, CA offers Tips and a BigNews.biz (ask release) ... - Dec 25, 2008 R and R services offers air duct and vent cleaning. The Consumer Buffer Agency estimates ... Shelter Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, Steve Gors, Corona, CA [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:31:17

Dryer Vent Cleaning: Prevent Dryer Fires and Save on Energy Bill

by Mory Matias Over 15,000 fires, caused by clothes dryers, are reported annually; most of these dryer fires are due to failure to clean the dryer duct and venting system. When lint is allowed to accumulate in the dryer ducts, air flow is restricted, causing overheating and making [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:22:55

A Utah woman spends day stuck headfirst down vent

You want to talk about deep cleaning!A woman was recovering after spending more than a day lodged inside a vent at her home after falling in while ... the home and found the woman stuck headfirst down a large cold air return vent, The Salt Lake Tribune [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 02:23:00

Natural Gas Space Heater

Natural Gas Space Heater Heaters are important piece of equipment, especially for those household that are located in the colder regions ... , but that is only because of the fuel they use. That does not mean they are lower quality equipment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:23:08

Bottles and Cans - How to Prep for a Session, Engineer’s side of the Glass

Hey everybody! Please give a warm welcome to Paul Schaefer, who has joined the effort to improve AGZ ... and a glazed donut to go… Like I mentioned earlier start by cleaning the place up. Grab you a bottle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:04:31

Do You Have the Best Dryer Exhaust System?

Do You Have the Best Dryer Exhaust System? By Horatio Chiorean | November 10, ... and fasteners holding sections of dryer ducts together can cause problems. Lint catches on the protruding screws ... so that there are no protrusions on the inside of the ducts. The parts [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 13:30:35

Allergies and Candle Soot - Think Wickfree

This is an article from the The Allergy and Environmental Health Association Black Soot Deposition… Also referred to as "ghosting," " ... soot to cause the damage seen in their home, is unfounded. In fact, soot production from certain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:33:04

How to Build a Safer Fire

Nothing puts you in the holiday mood more than the warmth and glow of a fireplace ... the quality of indoor air and creating less environmental pollution. * Burn dry, seasoned wood Wood that’ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 09:07:00

Lima Beans

While cleaning out Dad's pantry, I came across this:It might not mean anything to you, but it brought a big smile to both my brother's and my faces. This bag of lima beans was harvested - gleaned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:54:00

Oh hai, I fixed your old furnace, part 2

part 1 Egon, my trusty furnace, has been running constantly lately.  My home is old and poorly insulated, but it’s not normally this bad.  It’s as if the furnace can’t keep up to the heating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:27:16

Energy Saving Laundry Tips

Even with the most energy efficient washer and dryers on the market, ... your family's laundry. Clothes Dryer Exhaust Duct Drafts In many homes, the room with the clothes dryer is the coldest room in the house. Your clothes dryer is connected to an exhaust duct [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 10:10:36

Coverage of Target Issue in Bee and Aggie Stands in Marked Contrast To the Enterprise

This morning residents in Davis wake up to more coverage of the Target issue ... the Environmental Protection Agency began cleaning up a site where the former Frontier Fertilizer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:06:00

You've Got H@TE MAIL!

Remember the time when new netizens were discovering the joys of e-mail and chat? ... . And then, some blog comments that you have to moderate. So, cleaning the inbox could well take [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 00:20:00

Maintain Your Dryer Vent System with Annual Cleaning!

Maintain Your Dryer Vent System with Annual Cleaning! ... $100 million in damages. The number one cause of these dryer fires is failure to clean the dryer ... inspections and cleanings of dryer vent systems. What causes dryer fires? Lint build up in the duct [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 17:01:40

How can I prevent asthma triggers at home? - Controlling Asthma Triggers

Controlling Asthma Triggers How can I prevent asthma triggers at home? The most important thing you can do is to control asthma triggers ... . Keep all clothing in drawers and closets. Keep drawers and closets closed. Cover air ducts [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 09:46:03

Hurricane Ike in Galveston Texas

For those who have been watching the devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Ike in Texas, it should come as no surprise that homeowners, ... for fast response and professional repairs. Unfortunately, many of the local carpet cleaning, air vent cleaners, drywall, upholstery cleaning and other professionals in the immediate area were also [more...]

Date: 2008-09-20 07:09:03

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