Thought for Today: “Autumn teaches us the beauty of letting go. Growth requires release—it’s what the trees do.” - Ka’ala

 
 

Pellet Stoves Generate Abundant, Affordable Heat

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If you’re considering some kind of supplemental heating for the cold weather season, you might want to take a look at pellet stoves. In addition to providing generous amounts of toasty heat, they can be relatively inexpensive to operate. What’s more, they’re more convenient than you might imagine. Newer models automatically transfer fuel from a storage hopper to the firebox as needed and have self-regulating thermostats.

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The Best Technique for Adding Attic Insulation

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I know we’ve all heard this dozens of times, but I still think it bears repeating: adding insulation is one of the easiest things we can do to lower energy costs, often by as much as 20 percent a year. While it is an easy way to save on heating costs, there are a few techniques to doing the job right. I cover them in this short video.

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How to Make Gouges in Wood Disappear

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An unsightly gouge in a piece of furniture, a cabinet, or your home's wood trim can easily happen and, once it does, it seems to stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. Well, here's a simple and effective way to disguise that kind of damage and, chances are, you already have on hand the supplies you'll need. With just a little bit of practice, you'll amaze family and friends with this newfound skill and may even become known as the “guru of gouges”. Now how can you pass up that opportunity?

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