12 Tips to Stop Drafts in Your Home

If you’re constantly bumping up the thermostat in an attempt to stay warm, and you’ve ruled out issues with your furnace, then it could be drafts.

Not sure if drafts are the problem?

A simple way to spot drafts is to hold up a candle near the window or door and see if it flickers. If this is your home, read on for 12 tips for preventing heat loss and eliminating drafts in your home

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The Pros and Cons of Different Window Screen Materials

The Pros and Cons of Different Window Screen Materials

Depending on where you live, window screen materials can make or break your energy bill. For example, if you live in an area where strong winds are common, you’re going to want a durable mesh screen. On the opposite end, if you live by the ocean, you want a screen material that doesn’t corrode easily.

To help you decide, here are the pros and cons of different window screen materials so that you can pick the best fit for your home.

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10 Tips to DIY Your Long Term Food Storage

10 Tips to DIY Your Long Term Food Storage
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Think about it. One day in the not too distant future, you wake up and everything seems perfect. Your home is filled with the sounds of happiness, the sun shining, and the birds singing.

But then you turn on the morning news and your world comes crashing down, as a disaster is unfolding in front of you. It is a global catastrophe that will affect you and your family.

Although this scenario may never come to pass, we know the question regarding disasters isn’t if they will happen, but when. In light of this, how prepared are you? Have you ever thought about the possibility of needing DIY long-term food storage?

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12 Common – and Surprising – Ways to Use Wax Paper

Waxed paper is paper that has been treated with wax to make it water-resistant. Because of its non-stick properties, this paper is used in cooking and food storage.

While this use is commonly known, there are other ways to use waxed paper that might surprise you. Check out these clever ways to use this inexpensive material in your home.

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