Reasons Why Your Circuit Breakers Might Be Tripping and What You Should Do About It

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Reasons Why Your Circuit Breakers Might Be Tripping and What You Should Do About It

You're finally sitting and relaxing, enjoying that movie you've been looking forward to all night. Your daughter is upstairs getting ready to go out, and she turns the hair dryer on. Boom! The breaker trips, and the power is out in your living room and part of the second floor. Sure, you can go and reset the breaker every time it trips, but maybe it's time to figure out why it keeps tripping and what you should do about it. In this post, we'll talk about electrical safety and let you know why your breaker might be tripping and how to fix it.

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How to Protect Your Home Against 5 Common Causes of Fire

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How to Protect Your Home Against 5 Common Causes of Fire

This is a topic that is near to my heart. In 2005, my house was gutted by fire, and I lost everything. There are so many common causes of fire that we are unaware of. That's why reading this post might just save the lives of you and your family. I'm going to talk about the five most common causes of fire and what you can do to protect your home against them.

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How to Care For Your Quartz Countertop

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How to Care For Your Quartz Countertop

Whether you've already got a quartz countertop or are considering installing one, you need to know how to properly care for it. Quartz countertops are low-maintenance and easy to care for, but you need to know the details of how to do so in order to maintain their beauty and longevity. We’ll tell you all the steps and tricks you need to know to ensure you keep your quartz looking gorgeous for years to come.

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Ceiling Fans: Why You Should Consider One (Or More) For Your Home

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Ceiling Fans: Why You Should Consider One (Or More) For Your Home

If there was one item that could make you more comfortable, lower your heating and cooling bills, produce some extra lighting, and make your room more stylish, you'd want to know more about it, right? What if I told you that item is a simple, affordable ceiling fan? In this post, we talk about ceiling fans and why you should consider having one in almost every room in your home.

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How to Drain Your Hot Water Tank (And Why You Should!)

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How to Drain Your Hot Water Tank (And Why You Should!)

Hot water tanks are designed to hold water for years and years, but flushing them should be part of your regular home maintenance schedule. The sediment that will build up over time can potentially make it harder for your hot water tank to do its job. This puts your water heater at risk of failing sooner than it should. Hot water tanks should have a life span of 10–12 years at least, but if you don’t annually drain the sediment, you can reduce that life span significantly. By following our easy instructions, water heater maintenance is an easy DIY task.

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