Month: March 2019

Saving Money on Heating and Cutting Costs
Home Repair

Saving Money on Heating and Cutting Costs

- by Avery James

Saving money during the heating season is difficult for many people. The cost of heating continues to rise and depending on the house, it’s difficult for every room to get enough warmth. Learn more about how it’s possible to save money when heating a home, even during the dead of winter.

Saving Money on Heating and Cutting Costs

Bundle Up to Stay Warm

Instead of turning up the heat, consider using layers. Add a sweater or sweatshirt, put on a long pair of pants, or use a blanket to stay warm, rather than turning the heat up. Odds are you’ll feel just as comfortable, and save money on your bill to boot. Don’t forget to cover your feet with socks or slippers, and consider using fabrics known for adding warmth, such as wool.

Have the Heating Unit Checked

Many people don’t realize that if they need to crank their heater up, odds are there’s a problem that …

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How To Start a Home Craft Brewery
Home Decor

How To Start a Home Craft Brewery

- by Avery James

Beer lovers take their brews seriously. If you’re ready to try your hand at making craft brew, you need a few pieces of equipment, the right materials and a persistent attitude. Making your own beer has its own tasty rewards once you learn how to do it. Once you get a good recipe going, you can upgrade to a microbrewery and make money on your hobby.

How To Start a Home Craft Brewery

Beer Making Equipment

Many first-time homebrewers cut their teeth on a starter kit. These starter kits feature instructions, a recipe, and fermenters. You still need ingredients and a kettle to brew the beer. Take your beer making to the next level with wort chillers and a volumetric filling machine to fill your kegs and growlers. Racks, thermometers, bottles and hydrometers all help in the brewing process.

Necessary Ingredients

Hops, malt and beer yeast are all necessary ingredients to the brewing process. Healthy yeast …

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Questions to Ask When Having a Sprinkler System Installed
Plumbing Services

Questions to Ask When Having a Sprinkler System Installed

- by Avery James

You need to protect your business from the possibility of being burned down in a fire. The obvious way to do this is by installing a sprinkler system. These have saved thousands of business owners from complete disaster. It is a worthwhile investment. You will be very thankful that you paid to have sprinklers installed in the event that a fire does occur inside your business. You should never just randomly hire a company to install your sprinkler system. Here are a few of the questions that you will need to pose to any company you are thinking about hiring for this project.

1. What type of sprinkler system would you recommend that I install in by business?

You would be wise to get the opinions of professionals regarding the sprinkler system that you will be using to protect your business. There are many different sprinkler systems on the market. …

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Caring for a Hardwood Floor
Hardwood Tile

Caring for a Hardwood Floor

- by Avery James

While farmhouse hardwood floors are more durable than many other kinds of flooring, you still need to know how to care for them if you want them to look their best. Here are some tips that will help you.

Caring for a Hardwood Floor

Cleaning a Hardwood Floor

One of the best parts of having hardwood flooring in your home is that you don’t have to vacuum your floors every week. On the other hand, you will have to take a dust mop to your floors regularly. This will pick up the dirt and debris that may have accumulated over the last week without leaving scratches in your floor.

Once you’ve swept up all the dust, your next step will be to go over the floor with a liquid cleaner that is designed for wood surfaces. If you don’t have a store-bought wood cleaner, you can always make some with one part vinegar and 10 …

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