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Heat up surfaces
Heating tile and the tub just 10 degrees above the normal air temperature "doubles the effectiveness" of alkaline cleansers . Fill the bottom of the tub with a couple inches of the "hottest water you can draw from the tap" and let it sit for a few minutes. Throw hot water over the tiles, shower and tub.
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A home energy audit can reap major savings on power bills, says Christie Matheson, author of Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style (SourceBooks). Many utility companies offer this service free or for a nominal fee. Even if you pay an independent firm, you'll come out ahead. |
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Run a lint roller over lamp shades to prevent dust buildup. |
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After fixing the leak, if you don't want to repaint the whole ceiling, try touching it up with Kilz Upshot (kilz.com), an aerosol ceiling primer that's tinted to more closely match an aged white ceiling. Or if you prefer to redo everything ( and entertain yourself in the process), try Sherwin-Williams Visible Solutins ceiling paint. It goes on violet and dries bright white in 20 minutes, which ensures you don't miss any spots.
Info from Reader's Digest magazine. readersdigest.com |
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Heat a cup of water for 3 mins or until boiling. The steam loosens any dried food, which becomes a snap to wipe off. |
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Doors are a main problem when it comes to drafts. Over time doors tend to sag or the weather stripping wears out and causes leaks or air drafts. Check around your exterior doors to make sure you do not see daylight entering the home while standing inside your home with the door closed. If daylight is present from the interior, it is almost certain that air is leaking into or out of your home. Make sure to replace any weather stripping around the door and that it seats firmly to the weather stripping once closed.
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Do you have a programmable thermostat? This is one of the best ways to save on your heating and cooling costs. Why pay for heating when you’re not home or asleep? You can save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10% to 15% for 8 hours. You can do this automatically by installing a programmable thermostat.
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