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5 Things Homeowners Need to Know About Urine-diverting Toilets

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Drought is a major concern in the western United States, and with water in short supply, homeowners need to do everything they can to conserve water. The average American family flushes 27% of their household water down the toilet, so if you want to save water, you can start there. Standard flush toilets aren’t the only option any more, and replacing them with urine-diverting toilets can help you save water. Here are five things you need to know about urine-diverting toilets.…

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Make Sure Your New High-Efficiency Furnace Condensate Pipe Won't Freeze Up

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All types of furnaces have drain pipes, or condensate pipes. These pipes direct condensation that collects during the heating process out of the heater, and usually outdoors. In the Northern United States, it’s important to make sure the condensate pipe won’t freeze up during winter when you’re installing a new furnace – especially if you’re installing a high-efficiency furnace, as these models produce more condensation than regular furnaces. High-Efficiency Furnaces Produce Lots of Condensation…

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Does Your Home Smell Like Dirty Socks? It Could Be Your Heat Pump

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If your home smells like a locker room or dirty socks, the odor may be coming from microbial life forms in your heat pump. It’s a phenomenon that occurs in heat pumps to the extent that it’s been given the name dirty sock syndrome. If your heat pump suffers from a case of dirty sock syndrome, there are a few things that you can do. Here’s what you need to know.…

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