Children’s rooms Parents and parents-to-be have a million things on their minds when it comes to raising their children. But every parent needs to be aware of child safety, and this begins in the home. Children’s rooms are the best place to start. According to child-safety experts, the typical focal points for decorating a child’s […]
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Chimney sweeping
The National Fire Protection Association recommends all homeowners have annual inspections of all their chimneys, fireplaces, and (clothes dryer) vents. One of the reasons to clean your chimney is because of the potential fire hazards that may occur when you don’t have it cleaned. An annual chimney sweeping will prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and prevent […]
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Wood brick fuel
Wood Brick Fuel is a dry densified wood fuel for use in well maintained wood stoves, fireplace stove inserts, and fireplaces with proper draft control. New users should use Wood Bricks conservatively to understand the performance in their appliance. Never pack a stove tight with Wood Bricks, never stack bricks against glass windows or up […]
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Toilets, earth plumbing, and house closets
Modern toilet design began in 1596, when Sir John Harington invented a device for Queen Elizabeth (his Godmother) that released wastes into cesspools. Harrington invented two elements of the modern toilet: a valve at the bottom of the water tank, and a wash-down system. In 1775, Alexander Cummings designed a toilet with a water trap […]
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The autumn garden: Putting it to bed
I remember it like it was yesterday, although it was several months and an entire season ago when I made my annual Mother’s Day trip to Donna’s Greenhouse in New Gloucester. I remember the familiar squeaky wheels and the rattle of stones as I pulled the wagon through paths lined with flowers of many varieties, […]
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10 Kitchen & bath trends from the 2010 NKBA Design Competition
The most popular new designs of 2010 from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. 1. Concealed kitchens Kitchen design has reached a new level of integration. The quiet incorporation of the kitchen into the home’s primary living and entertaining rooms provides homeowners with far more flexibility in their lifestyles. The incorporation of integrated and concealed […]
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Hot tub revolution: Virtually maintenance-free water care solution
The ACE salt water sanitizing system is the first and only integrated hot tub salt water sanitizing system using diamond technology, an innovation that allows consumers to more easily care for their spa with fewer bottled cleaners, which results in fresh, clean water. Hot Spring spa owners can enjoy a virtually maintenance-free hot tub ownership […]
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Pool safely: Improve your pool time fun with these simple tips that save lives
The greatest water safety assurance in swimming pools and spas comes from adopting and practicing as many water safety steps as possible. Adding that extra safety step in and around the water can make all the difference. You can never know which safety measure will save a life – until it does. The following list […]
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Septic systems: Maintenance and proper use
Septic systems are used to treat and dispose of relatively small volumes of wastewater, usually from houses and businesses that are located relatively close together. Septic systems are also called onsite wastewater treatment systems, decentralized wastewater treatment systems, on-lot systems, individual sewage disposal systems, cluster systems, package plants, and private sewage systems. How do septic […]
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Upgrade to a gourmet kitchen sink
High Style Porcher Farm Sinks Bring Practical Smarts to Any Gourmet Kitchen Stainless Steel Gives the Classic Farm Sink a Contemporary Edge Offered in trend-setting stainless steel, as well as the more familiar fine fire clay, the new Porcher London Farm Sinks Collection brings handsome good looks, time-tested practicality, and flexible installation options to today’s […]