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Alternative Home Heating – A Comparison of Wood, Pellet, and Corn Burning Stoves

With steadily rising fuel costs many people are turning to alternative home heating methods. In this article I will review the basics of wood stoves, pellet stoves, and corn stoves, and some of the pros and cons of each.

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Wall Mount Heaters: What you need to know

What you need to know before you buy a wall-mount heater. Great advice that will steer you in the right direction.

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Why buy a pellet burner kit

A few years ago when the price of fuel sky rocketed and using propane for heating my home, I decided something needed to be done.  At the cost of almost $3.00 per gallon of propane and having a 400 gallon...

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How to Use a BTU Calculator

A BTU calculator is a powerful tool in the right hands, but like all tools, its usefulness depends upon the hands using it. If we know how to use it correctly, a BTU calculator is an invaluable aid to...

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Cool Ways To Heat Your House: How To Save Money On Your Home Fuel Heating Costs

Pamphlets and web pages with tips on how to reduce home heating costs are filled with suggestions that are usually either obvious, time consuming or impractical. Here are some slightly less obvious suggestions.

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Portable Free Standing Air Conditioner Buying Guide and Review for Consumers

Portable Air Conditioner Buying Guide and Review for Consumers

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My gas bbq grill is a few years old and the flames are uneven and orange: how do I bring it back like new?

Fire ! The result of fuel, air and sufficient heat to ignite the fuel. In the specific case as a BBQ, the fire is ignited propane or natural gas and air that has been released into the "mantle",a...

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TON OF REFRIGERATION

Due to the fact that in early stages refrigeration was produced by ice, the rate of removal of heat in a cooling operation was expressed in terms of tons of ice required per unit time, usually per day (24...

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Live Simple Live Free: Gear for your teardrop

Big Woody Teardrop Trailers Teardrops are made to be kept small and light plus they are generally used for weekend camping trips. This doesn't mean you can't improve them. They are perfect for those long...

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Replacement BBQ Grates. Get a Cheap and Heavy BBQ Grate and Boost your Grill's BTU Power!

Brown charring beef on the grill is one of summer's most primal pleasures. But too many of us contend with BBQ's that lack the potency to deliver that heat we dreamt of on those long cold winter nights. A sad...

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