Friday, August 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Improve your energy efficiency and keep your Flagstaff area home more comfortable this Winter
Looking for a simple way to improve your energy efficiency and keep your Flagstaff area home more comfortable this Winter? Preventing drafts by sealing openings around your windows is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to improve your energy-efficiency and reduce heat loss in the Winter.
Step 1: Identify Drafts
Window drafts are typically difficult to find based on feel, so holding your hand in front of your window won't get the job done. However, holding a lit candle near window seams can be an effective means of finding drafts, as air coming through windows will cause the candle flame to bend.
Step 2: Add Caulking to Fill Gaps
Once you determine where gaps are, remove old caulking with a putty knife to make it simpler for new caulking to adhere to the surface of the window frame. Make sure the surface on which you will add the caulking is clean and free of debris, including old caulking.
Caulking can work with window frame gaps of all sizes. If you have larger gaps to fill, take your time, and let the caulking properly fill the gaps. Make sure to leave the caulking alone for a day or so to ensure it has properly dried.
Caulking is inexpensive, can be found at any home supply store, and is great to have on hand for minor home repair projects like this.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
local Flagstaff Hikes for Fall
The Localhikes web site provides information on local hiking opportunities near both large and small metropolitan areas in the United States. You can find the perfect trail by selecting your metro area below to browse the available hikes:
Friday, August 24, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
WARD OFF THOSE MOSQUITOES, NATURALLY....
- West Nile has been found in mosquitoes recently in the local news. These natural products will effectively repel mosquitoes, but they require more frequent reapplication. Try these natural repellents:
- Citronella Oil
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
- Cinnamon Oil
- Castor Oil
- Rosemary Oil
- Lemongrass Oil
- Cedar Oil * (One of our favorites)
- Peppermint Oil.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Tired of Cold Showers? A Tankless Hot Water Heater Might Be the Solution
A tankless hot water heater can be a great solution to save money on water heating costs. It can also help you qualify for a money saving tax break. Tankless hot water heaters can save people a lot of money.. On demand water heating will use less energy since you won’t be paying to keep a large water tank hot twenty-four hours a day. This type water heater will also prevent the awfully dreaded cold shower, since water is heated as needed.
In addition to saving on water heating costs and providing adequate hot water for all your needs, a tankless hot water heater uses less space and can be installed almost anywhere in the home. This can be a perfect solution for bathrooms that are a long distance from a traditional hot water heater.
In addition to saving on water heating costs and providing adequate hot water for all your needs, a tankless hot water heater uses less space and can be installed almost anywhere in the home. This can be a perfect solution for bathrooms that are a long distance from a traditional hot water heater.
No thank you cold showers... but, Thank You Alfred Hitchcock.
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