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Home Improvements as You Get Older
As we get older, our eyesight, agility, and dexterity are all not what
they were when we first moved into our home. This article describes some
simple changes that you can make to your home to help keep it safe as
you get older."Stability Enhancements"
Studies show that every year about one-third of all people 65 and older
will slip and fall in their homes. And two-thirds of these will fall
again in six months. Adding grab bars and handrails can significantly
reduce the chance of sl
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Sep 15th 2018
Bathroom Makeover Ideas
The great thing about making over
your bathroom, is that because of its small size, the cost can be fairly
reasonable, but the benefits can be great. This article and video
provides 5 types of makeover ideas for your bathroom:
Functionality ImprovementsEnergy & Water SavingHealth & SafetyBeautificationSpecial Needs of the Elderly.
Let’s start by first looking at some
suggestions for functionality improvem
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Sep 9th 2018
25 Dishwasher Tips
25 Dishwasher Tips
Your dishwasher uses jet sprays of
hot water to clean your dishes, and an electric heating element to dry
them off. This article and video gives you 25 tips that will help you to reduce energy, improve performance, and extend the useful life of your dishwasher.
DISHWASHER OPERATING TIPS1. Get the water in your sink running hot before sta
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Sep 3rd 2018
Plumbing Tip
Don’t leave hot water in
kitchen or shower hoses. The hoses will last longer if before you shut
them off you run cold water through them after using hot water.
Aug 28th 2018
Clothes Dryer Safety and Energy Tips
Did you know that
dryers are the second highest energy-consuming appliance in most homes?
And lint build-up is one of the major causes of the over 15,000 dryer
fires that occur each year.
This article gives you tips for keeping your dryer safe and for saving energy too.Why Is Dryer Care So Important?
Washing and drying clothes is not typically a task that most people
enjoy. It never ends, and if you have a large family, your washer and
dryer are likely running constantly. And a dryer
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Aug 19th 2018