Many homeowners turn up their noses when they hear the words "boiler system." Boiler-style heating, while once a mainstay of the HVAC industry, has fallen out of vogue in recent years. While it is not necessarily the best choice for every home, boiler-style heating does not deserve such a bad rap. A lot of its poor reputation is derived from myths, rather than facts.
Myth #1: Boilers are a very inefficient heating method.
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Wire mesh can be found all over Pennsylvania, including places that you might never suspect. Wire mesh, also called wire cloth, is used for many purposes and comes in many varieties.
What is wire mesh?
Wire mesh is basically metal screen material, but much thicker than window screen. It usually has square or rectangular holes that range in sizes from 1/4 to 1/2 inches square. It can be made of many materials, such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper.
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Do you have a decorative fish pond or fountain? Do you have it drained for the winter? Now is the best time to attend to your water feature repair, to make sure that it will be in working condition come spring. Even if you don't think that there is a problem right now, having your water feature looked at while it's dry for the winter can potentially save you money in the long run.
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Imagine for a moment that you come home from work one day to find that a pipe has burst in your basement and is quickly dumping water into your home. You pick up the phone and call a plumber only to find out that it will be at least a few hours before anyone is able to respond to your call for help. Do you know what you should do next?
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If you have a cat and it has peed on your carpet, it can be difficult to remove the smell and the stain. The most important thing is to immediately remove as much moisture as you can. This will keep the urine from soaking into the padding and even the subfloor, where it is almost impossible to remove. If not cleaned properly, the urine odor will keep coming back.
Cat Urine Stains And Smells
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