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When it's cold outside, there are easy ways to fully maximize the efficiency of your home's heating system. One of the best things you can do is to raise the temperature on your thermostat slowly, allowing it to reach the ...Read More

Want to chop $85 off your electricity bill in one easy step? Consider designating just one room in the house for watching television and not having multiple TVs set up all over the house. On average, a flat-screen TV uses ...Read More

Salad spinners are handy kitchen tools that help wash greens and use centrifugal force to spin them dry. But they are also great for a whole host of other cooking ingredients. Want to remove the seeds from canned tomatoes?...Read More

Tree roots that infiltrate your pipes can cause a massive problem for your entire home's plumbing system. One thing you can do to prevent tree roots from growing in your pipes: Flush rock salt down your toilet. Once a ...Read More

Ever wonder why yogurt is packaged in hard-to-recycle No. 5 polypropylene plastic instead of the easier-to-recycle No. 1 or No. 2 types? This is because No. 5 plastic can withstand cold temperatures, is more durable, and ...Read More

Here's a simple way to help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer: Check your ductwork. Many newer homes have ductwork with dampers that are adjustable, and when they are installed, they are often marked...Read More