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Oil Heater vs Electric Heater
The choice between an oil filled radiator vs electric heater is a tricky and important question as those two heater types come with a lot of pros and cons. There are some similarities as well, like the fact that oil heaters are also powered by electricity because the oil inside…
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How to Build a Fireplace?
Building a fireplace can be a lot of fun but it must also be done with a lot of care and effort. A poorly constructed or planned indoor fireplace can be disastrous to your home if you’re not careful! On the other hand, if you do a good job, you’ll…
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How Much Does an Outdoor Fireplace Cost?
The average cost of outdoor fireplaces in the U.S. can range between several hundred dollars and several dozen thousands of dollars. This discrepancy depends on an awful lot of factors – the type of fireplace you’re going for, the materials used for it, its size, how it’s powered, what add-ons…
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What You Need to Know About Oil Heaters
Looking for heating appliances nowadays can be quite tiring if you’re new to this subject – there are just so many types of devices to choose from! One of the more unexpectedly good options, however, is oil heaters. With oil being such a controversial subject today it’s almost funny how…
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How to Tell If Propane Tank Is Empty?
Knowing an empty propane tank from a full one can save you a bit of nerve and may prevent you from ruining an otherwise well-planned barbeque. Fortunately, there are several different and simple techniques from recognizing if and when your propane tank is nearly empty. How to tell if your…
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How Much Electricity Does a Space Heater Use?
It’s perfectly normal to wonder “How much electricity does a space heater use?” when your wallet is not particularly ready for a hefty electric bill next month. However, having to choose between warming up your cold feet in the winter and keeping at least some cash in your wallet isn’t…
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How Much Electricity Does a Fan Use?
Fans can feel like a godsend during the hot summer days and can even find some uses in the winter when used in reverse and together with your heating system. How much energy does a fan use, however? Is it a good idea to leave your fan running during the…
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How to Remove a Fireplace?
Fireplace removal is something we’d generally recommend that you seek professional help for, especially if we’re talking about a gas fireplace. Still, it is possible to do this alone as well, if you’re careful enough both with a brick and a gas fireplace, so let’s go over all the key…
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Should You Get an Infrared Heater?
Picking the right heating tool for your home, garage, or workplace in the winter is quite key and there are usually lots of factors to consider. One of the more popular options is infrared heaters as they do have a lot of advantages and just a few specific disadvantages. If…
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Best Ways to Clean a Fireplace
Cleaning a fireplace, whether it’s a standard stone fireplace or a gas fireplace, is a tedious but important task. Nevertheless, the more regularly and effectively you do it, the easier it’d be. More importantly, however, it will also ensure that your fireplace works as safely and as efficiently as possible.…
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