So Much To Do Around The House….And So Little Time!
Every homeowner knows that there are things that simply have to be done, either every three months, every six months or yearly, ... dryer duct and vent Check your septic tank’s level Re-caulk your exterior windows, doors, siding base ... cleaning is needed Furnace must be inspected and cleaned by a professional Hot water tank inspection… [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 17:56:04
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So Much To Do Around The House….And So Little Time!
Every homeowner knows that there are things that simply have to be done, either every three months, every six months or yearly, ... dryer duct and vent Check your septic tank’s level Re-caulk your exterior windows, doors, siding base ... cleaning is needed Furnace must be inspected and cleaned by a professional Hot water tank inspection… [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 17:56:04
Homeowner Check-list
Household Check-list Every homeowner knows that there are things that simply have to be done, either every three months, ... to determine if a professional cleaning is needed Furnace must be inspected and cleaned by a professional ... all that lint from your clothes dryer duct and vent Check your septic tank’s level Re-caulk [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 14:34:18
Here a toxin, there a toxin, everywhere a toxin!
At least, it’s an easy impression to get in chapter 2 of Total Renewal, which I’m reading for the Health & Fitness Challenge (chapter one post) ... on the list is to convince dearest to clean the furnace or get it serviced. And while we’re cleaning things, keeping dust and mold down falls under reducing the burden on your body, especially [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 04:19:21
Prepare Your Home For Winter
With our current economic situation and the expected increase in engery costs, ... the filter until the end of the season (March or April). Next, call a duct cleaning service ... , cleaning your ducts will increase furnace efficiancy and improve your indoor air quality. Finally [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 19:03:24
Duct Cleaning Pros Cons
In this post I will try to give an unbiased view regarding the pros and cons of duct cleaning ... with just one furnace. No Haggling Over Prices - Unlike other domestic services, duct cleaning should be easy ... . Having been involved in the duct cleaning industry for so many years it might be a little [more...]
Date: 2008-04-18 23:31:01
High Home Energy Costs: Sign of Tough Economy
High home energy costs are just one more example of our fluctuating economy ... as is comfortable in the winter. Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month or as needed. Clean warm-air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:36:45
Energy Efficient Homes – Fixing house components
Creating an energy efficient home is essential nowadays in view of the escalating cost of fossil fuel ... . Clean or replace your furnace or air-conditioning filter monthly, or as recommended by your model ... be making the air feel cold. When shopping for new appliances, from ceiling fans to dishwasher to furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 07:04:48
Energy Efficient Homes – Fixing house components
Creating an energy efficient home is essential nowadays in view of the escalating cost of fossil fuel ... . Clean or replace your furnace or air-conditioning filter monthly, or as recommended by your model ... the air feel cold. When shopping for new appliances, from ceiling fans to dishwasher to furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 07:04:48
Heating up your home but not your bills
Whether home heating bills or energy conservation are your motivation, there are easy, ... costs. Clean or change furnace filters once a month or as needed. Invest in a permanent filter ... doors and windows. You can use leftover fabric, old clothing, etc., and stuff.Clean warm-air registers [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 12:59:59
Go Green in 2009: Home Maintenance
Simple changes around your home can improve its efficiency and ensure it takes less of a toll on the earth ... : You can reduce gas consumption by ensuring your furnace is operating efficiently. Clean or replace the filters every couple of months. Greener: Hire a professional to perform an annual cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 18:30:41
Things I'm watching
**Project Runway. Woot-woot! New season started last week making me a very happy couch potato camper! ... . He has been making us proud and our lives easier by going out on his own in our business truck doing air duct and furnace cleaning jobs. He has been dependable, responsible, thorough and efficient [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 23:33:54
Google energy-saving tool
Even Google is now turning green. Not with envy, of course, but with energy savings on the mind ... and cooling costs. Clean your furnace’s filter monthly Cover your hot water heater with an insulation ... to no cold water in the bath/shower) Install a low flow shower head Wash clothes in cold water Consider air [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 19:15:35
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Prevent Dryer Fires
by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... from your home. The moisture helps the lint stick to the sides of the dryer ducts instead of making its way [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:35:09
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Save on Energy Bills
by Gina Fazil Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think ... of your home. When the ducts become clogged, the dryer must work harder to remove the moisture [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:38:21
Practice day
Going to be moving on to lesson 12 tomorrow, and will be picking back up on Edly's Music Theory as well. Waiting on HOS until after 12/25 ... in the floorboard heater, so most of the day was spent without the oil furnace running, (had space heaters though), and cleaning up the big water mess in my bedroom after the repairs were finally made.Ergo [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 03:43:00
Home Improvement Fixes for Labor Day Weekend
What are you doing this Labor Day weekend? How about something that will leave your wallet a bit heavier this winter? ... in reduced heating bills. Replace filters: Increase the efficiency of your furnace by cleaning or replacing [more...]
Date: 2008-08-30 00:00:14
Your Time: 52 Things
It's the New Year, so I decided to provide a checklist for people to try out. Try a different one every week! ... of your fridge twice a year. 7. Change or clean the air filter for you furnace one a month. Makes ... florescent or LED bulb. 2. Install a programmable timer on things like outdoor lights, air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 19:53:25
Home Inspection Basics
Home Inspection Basics January 19, 2009 on 4:53 pm | In General | No Comments Before purchasing a new Boise home it is always a great idea to have ... check the age of the furnace, is it operating correctly and clean? Roof – look for signs of water damage ... properly and sealed tightly. How is the water pressure? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 00:53:28
37 degrees
That was the temperature in my bedroom when I woke up this morning. It was the coldest room in the house ... . They were so efficient and friendly. An electrician friend hardwired it to the furnace so it’s slowly ... m just dreading cleaning it out. The boy is now on the way to spend a few days the the MIL’s house [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 19:02:37
Back Home and Watching the News
There's a plumber in the basement doing routine cleaning for our furnace, a noisy task, ... , what is this supposed to mean? Invention of a new form of domestic terrorism, death by draperies [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 21:38:50
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Prevent Dryer Fires
Most people do what they can to maintain their appliances, like scheduling regular furnace cleaning and replacing filters. Unfortunately, few think to properly maintain their clothes dryer. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:28:00
“So, What is a GOOD Real Estate Agent?”
“So, What is a GOOD Real Estate Agent?” I recently did a presentation for a local (Denver) ... year old furnace. You have a handyman, a cleaning service and a good HVAC contractor. You’re [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 12:51:47
This Eating Has Got To Stop!
Yes, I ate some of that Red Velvet cake the other night when we all went out to eat at Bucca Di Beppo ... is. Anyway, hope everyone has a good week, the furnace guy is here working on our furnace this morning. I think it just needed a good cleaning. I am working getting documents in order for a group of nuns [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:00
I have heat!
Finally! After 13 days my furnace is back in working order.I spent this evening cleaning house, making 3 batches of creme brulee for my book club (tomorrow night) and reading my book.And I did [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 03:02:00
Permalink January 11th, 2009 4001 Wow, that’s the count from my last post. I’ve tossed up and regurgitated 4001 pieces of blog shit. Amazing. I’m watching some tv show and this guy is cleaning a catfish. The men taught him how to catch ... have to get a new furnace to the tune of $1900. Nice. Well, it looks like we’re gonna be getting even more [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:46:04
Bushed
George Bush, the president who stole the election from Al Gore, is on TV giving a news conference with a wrap-up of his presidency ... of the basement in the furnace room. He told my brother to shoot the neighbors if they tried ... . My brothers were always cleaning their guns, getting ready. I was practicing my piano lesson one day [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 02:12:00
Discover Great 3m Furnace Filters
Discover Great 3m Furnace Filters January 6th, 2009 at 08: ... . This is almost always performed by a trained personnel. Cleaning up the air ducts is also a wonderful idea [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 08:12:31
Open House - How to make it work for you
Tip for making your open house a great success Write a effective Open House ad with clear directions ... and out Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster ... of when capital items such as roofs and furnace were added. Safety First Keep stairways clear. Avoid possible [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:45:47
Someone means to keep me humble
I've been going around with a swelled head this afternoon after reading Angela James' comments about me over on Marcia James' latest James Gang post ... , but the basement's now flooded.So on tomorrow's schedule is lifting the soaked carpet, cleaning the path so the repair people can get to the hot water heater which is wedged between the furnace [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 00:43:00
HVAC Maintenance Cost Worth It: A Contractor’s Recommendations
Fred ran a post about a great experience with a local HVAC contractor earlier this month ... cleanings. Duct cleaning typically costs $225 per system and coil cleaning costs at least $250 ... deal for 1 gallon of duct sealant for $19.95. If a homeowner has a gas furnace for heat and an air [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 11:30:25
January
I haven't posted very much lately. Getting back into work sort of consumes me but I had a very nice, serene holiday. Dale and I spent the day together just doing what we wanted. I did some cleaning over the two ... fit. It took me about 2 days on each room. I'm still working on my furnace room. The walls are bare [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:31:00
The Simple Woman's Daybook
Thanks to Peggy for hosting!FOR TODAY.......Monday, January 5, 2009Outside my window...it is wet, rained during the night, 45 degrees ... for 2009.I am hearing...the furnace. I checked in with the Today show for just a few minutes. Its off ... with some sort of schedule for cleaning and laundry. Speaking of which, I'll do a couple of loads today [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 13:36:00
House Update
I'm feeling pretty blessed because tomorrow some friends & family are driving down here to help us get our new home ready ... , if possibleSeal kitchen countersWeatherstrippingReplace furnace filterPainting is the big one. We're having ... I hope to head over before anyone arrives so I can take over cleaning & painting supplies, Pat [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 03:14:00
Burning Up
It is 28 degree outside and also snowing right now here in Ohio. But here I am, sweating so much while I am cleaning inside the house. Not because I move so much that I sweat, the reason is because we have problem with our furnace ... me up. Something happened to our furnace, it is only set to 90 degree. It won't let us control [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 22:31:00
Patiently WaitingThursday, January 15, 2009
I had to go home at lunch today to wait for my Furnace Repair Man…who never showed up. BUT while i waited i let the chickens outside to get some sun, did a ton of cleaning and aired the house out a bit. it was lovely outside.I got this doormat for Christmas and you know it happens [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:24:58
Dryers News - Dryer Lint
Gina Fazil Educates Consumers While Providing Dryer Send Cleaning 1888 Press Release (press saving), TX - Jan 8, 2009 “A clothes dryer is much more liable to cause a fire than a furnace or stove.” Gina explained how lint can stock inside the dryer assembly and within Dryer fires [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 04:28:02
Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home
During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36
Travel To Patagonia State Park - (Patagonia, AZ)
It was travel day. Time to take the next step in our journey. Since we were going to be parking without hook-ups, I made sure I was in line for Thursday morning propane to top off one of our cylinders. The other was still full. Linda started preparing the inside to leave. She then went to the post office and the grocery to stock up [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 15:11:09
Melting Ammunition
I’m totally stealing this bullet post style from LeSombre. ⊕ Situation- Situations can change in the blink of an eye ... the fan… so I’ll be spending part of the weekend cleaning it up because next week is a short week ... t have really anywhere to put it. Luckily, all the buildings and streets act as a huge furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 15:37:02
All's Fair in War
It growls like a train in the night. Thundering through frequently and without bounds of time of day. Each passage marked by more and more amplification to the point of making the walls shake a bit.It spews forth a soot that becomes denser and denser and covers the clean white snow. The fearful tiny dog patters across it. Staining his paws [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:08:00
Warm Your Home With A Wood Furnace
Wood furnace is also known as a coal fired furnace that burns wood or coal in a sealed firebox to heat an exchanger ... with regards to air conditioning, evaporating coil as well as duct works clearance from combustibles due ... the cabinet or jacket, firebox, blower, access doors for stroking and cleaning and small blower to fan [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 11:14:34
On The Move Take 1
Well, if I have said it once I have said it a million times, we think we want to move this spring. Spring is quickly approaching ( ... another challence to an already overwhelming challenge! 2. Deep clean. After I get the entire house ... trying really hard to not keep things clean. 3. Have 2 agents come out and look at the house. Why [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 05:27:09
Leaning How To Control Your Child's Asthma
Breathing Techniques For Children with Asthma and Allergies Asthma is an affliction that many children are victims of ... environment is kept clean. Household items and materials that are known to collect large amounts of dust should be consistently kept clean if not gotten rid of completely. There are many products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 11:40:47
I'd rather have a bottle in front of me
(photo lifted from Mikey over at The Horseshoeing Housewife)than a frontal lobotomy. I worked my ASS off from 5 AM till just 1/2 hour ago getting stuff (like sleeping bags, air mattresses, snacks) and cleaning to be ready for Bigg's Birthday Sleepover tonight.I am afraid to/won't [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 01:45:00
Ou est le radiateur?
Not a cheminee,watercolor on Etsy, 5.5" x 7.5As an American staying in a Paris apartment, you must adjust to different ways of doing things, ... to be had along rue de St.Peres... My sister has this Prussian-style furnace - it's purely decoration. And Micha found her 19th century furnace in the celler and installed it as a decorative object [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 12:38:00
PG&E COLD WEATHER GAS FURNACE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY TIPS
10-Point Furnace Safety and Efficiency Checklist Helps Customers Save Energy and Money A chilly cold snap is forecast throughout northern and ... for alignment and rigidity; a small earthquake is all it takes to loosen the flue and allow the products ... that the thermostat is in the off position prior to cleaning. – Clean or replace your furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 22:59:30
Manic Monday
I started out to write a short little 'something' for today's Manic Monday post. Well, somehow it got really long. I don't blame you if you aren't into reading a long post as I am not always into reading long ones when I surf to memes. Sooooo..... I decided to delete what I'd written and put something short. But deleting is not easy to do ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 04:11:00
Keeping Indoor Air Clean And Healthy
Ever feel as if all you do is clean your home and yet you still can't get the dust off completely from surfaces and household items? The past few weekends, we did a lot of house cleaning and I could't believe how much dust we had on our standard air filters, considering the amount of time and energy I devote on my own cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-06-06 16:31:00
New Uses for OLD FORDS (Nov, 1928)
view additional pages New Uses for OLD FORDS Rescued from a grave in the junk heap, Tin Lizzie dons working clothes and makes money for the ingenious man who thinks of new ways to use her cheap and ample power. Have you a new use for an old Ford? For all ideas published the editors of Modern Mechanics will pay five dollars—with a bonus for [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 15:14:29
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