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Upgrade to More Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems to Lower Energy Usage
In 1993, heating and cooling accounted for 58% of energy consumption in American homes. By 2009, according to statistics gathered in the Residential Energy Consumption survey conducted by the Energy Information Administration, that number decreased all the way down to 48%. Several factors contribute to this trend, including more efficient heating and AC systems, better…
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How to Choose the Best Furniture for Your Home
Did you know that only noblemen were allowed to have chairs during the Middle Ages? Everyone else, on the other hand, could only sit on benches and stools. The ancient Egyptians were much more lenient when it came to furniture usage, as they had high bedsteads that were accented by steps, bolsters, pillows, and curtains.…
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Protecting Your Valuables at Home
With practically 66 percent of all burglaries occurring in residential areas, they represent the most common security risk faced by American families. In fact, there is, on average, a home intrusion crime committed every 13 seconds, but you can keep your valuables protected with residential gun safes. Whether you prefer fire proof safes, specialty gun…