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We love the ambiance of the fireplace in the master bedroom of our circa 1910 home91

Hologram Fireplaces, An Easy Ambiance

At one time our circa 1910 house had, we estimate, 5-6 fireplaces. By the time we saw it in 2002 there was one. Hologram fireplaces, the modern version of the electric fireplace, to the rescue! They provide heatand ambiance for a fraction of the price of installing gas fireplaces.

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How To Care For Goldfish

This hub is intended for those that have never before looked after a goldfish, or have very little experience of doing so, and wish to provide the best quality living environment possible for your new friend; your Goldfish could live for upto 40 years if provided with the best environment!

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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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Saving Money with a Portable Space Heater

Introduction Are your heating bills too high? Do you want to save by money by turning your thermostat down yet you hate huddling in a blanket to stay warm? If you spend most of your time in one room, a...

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How to Set Up a Leopard Gecko Enclosure

Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles because they are relatively small and docile. Because of their size, they require small enclosures, but that doesn't mean that they can be neglected in...

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How to Choose a Safe Space Heater

One of the best ways to cut down on home heating costs is to heat only heat the rooms that you’re actually using. Think about all the times there are only one or two people at home. It’s silly to heat up...

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Buyer's Guide - Electric Patio Heaters

Electric patio heaters are the answer when working with a small space on your patio, a large gas patio heater is a cumbersome addition. Mounting electric patio heaters to the ceiling or overhang of your...

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Buy Greenhouse Accessories Online

So you've bought your greenhouse, and assembled it. But there are no shelving units, nor anywhere to put your plants except on the ground. Perhaps you have bare earth, perhaps you have slabs of concrete...

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Rocket Mass Heaters: Efficient Home Heating With Wood

A Rocket Mass Heater is a wood-burning device. Beyond that, it gets weird. Technically neither a woodstove nor a fireplace, the rocket mass heater is related to masonry heaters, rocket stoves, and traditional...

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Choosing an Energy Efficient Propane Furnace

Propane furnaces can be a great choice for an energy efficient home. The new propane furnaces are about 92 -94 percent efficient. These reasonably priced furnaces cost quite a bit less to run than electric or wood. They cost about 50 percent less per BTU to run.

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