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Top 10 Winter Plants

Whether they're blooming through a crust of snow or showing off their vivid colors while temperatures drop, hardy plants are thriving as the winter rolls in. And these 10 will make you want to dig that green thumb into the snow.

Building A Greenhouse Xeriscaping Irrigation

How to Clean a Furnace

No matter how frequently you sweep, vacuum and clean, you still seem to have an inordinate amount of dust all around. So what's behind the dust-bunny boom? The culprit could be your furnace.

Furnace Maintenance Furnace And AC Upgrade

How to Insulate Windows

As the weather gets colder, you might notice a draft entering your house from the windowsills. Placing a hand near the window on a windy night can reveal the source of the draft. Learn how to insulate your windows to save on energy.

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If my home's air filters are clean when I change them, are they really working?

It's an often heard maxim: Clean air filters save energy and money. They're designed to catch pollutants as the air passes through them. But if it's clean when you pull it out, is it really doing its job?

Heater Filters Fresh Air Modifications

a home for all seasons

How Electric Fireplaces Work Wood-burning fireplaces are great. What's cozier than snuggling up in front of a warm, crackling fire? But they're also a lot of work. Is there an easier alternative?	How Off-peak Cooling Systems Work Off-peak cooling is a new innovation that uses electricity to produce blocks of ice at night when demand is low. But how does the air stay cool enough to provide relief at the hottest time of day?
How Wood Stoves Work Wood stoves have evolved quite a bit from their potbellied ancestors. Today's wood stoves are clean and efficient, and have several environmental arguments on their side.	How to Insulate Basement Walls Basements are by nature cool and damp. They can also account for significant heat loss from a home, so a good insulation job could end up saving you a lot of money.

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How to Repair Chimney Cracks

You rely on your chimney to channel smoke up and out of your house. Therefore, when the outside or inside walls of your chimney crack, you could encounter some serious problems.