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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What's the Difference Between a Boiler and a Furnace?

Knowing the difference between boilers and furnaces can help you decide which style is best for your home.

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Home Improvement
Matt Schmitz

VIDEO: Your Ceiling Fan May Be Turning in the Wrong Direction!

Changing the direction of your ceiling fan as the seasons change helps keep your home more comfortable while conserving energy and saving money on your utility bills. And doing so is as easy … as it is breezy. Watch this video to learn how.

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Michael Franco

Why Did My Air Conditioner Freeze? (And What Can I Do About It?)

Sometimes, your AC unit can freeze, causing it to malfunction and potentially suffer damage that can not only hurt your physical ease, but your financial comfort as well. Here's how to fix this issue.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Fix a Shaky Ceiling Fan: 3 Problems That Might Be Causing the Wobble

Fixing a wobbly ceiling fan is something you can most likely take on yourself without any major tools or equipment. Here’s how.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

Here's an overview of air duct cleaning costs, the services offered by professionals and what you should look for before you have work done.

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Team eLocal

What Is an Air Ionizer?

Air ionizers are often touted as the solution to indoor air pollution, but do they live up to the hype? Here's what you need to know.

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Team eLocal

How Much Does A Chimney Inspection Cost?

A worn-out chimney isn't just dangerous — various issues can cause potentially severe structural damage to your home.  Learn more about chimney inspections here.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Everything You Need to Know About Firewood

Firewood is the fuel for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. If you're curious about the ins and outs of firewood, here’s some information on wood types, storage, cost and other factors.

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