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Do you have a room in your borne that lacks char-acter? Looking for a solo-, don to high utility bills?' interested in ways to add beauty and value to your home? if you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you could be a candidate for a wood-burning fireplace or stove. With so many types Of woodburning appliances available, making a choice can be overwhelming! To make a wise investment, the Fireplace Institute recommends you first de-termine the purpose of the unit. Will it be a majorsource. of heat for your home?
Then you're probably bet-
ter off choosing an air-
tight stove, wood burning
furnace, or combination
unit instead of a fireplace.
Want to give a roorri
character and create a
foeal point? Then there's
nothing quite like the
charm of a fireplace.
Energy-conscious souls
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Winter
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Choosing and installing a woodburning appliance place. And, perhaps effi-ciency-boosting fireplace accessories would be a good investment. Making your final selec-tion. Bring your room di-mensions to a reputable! dealer to help determine the right size unit. And, be sure to insist on a model that's safety approved by a recognized agency. Your dealer will also be able to , answer any other ques-tions, tell you if you need a permit and recommend or provide a professional in-staller. Planning to install it yourself? Before you _do anything, . call, your local building code inspector.
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It's the season for blizzards
and cold snaps. When the snow
flies and traffic snarls, walking
may be the surest way to get
around.
To help keep feet warmer and
tnorecomfortable during winter
walks, the foot care experts at
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• Be Surethere's-roomto
spare inside boots. EXtra space
will provide "breathing room".
for feet, and channel -body heat
throughout the boot, to act as an
insulating layer of warmth.
• Leave fast)* tor better i
weather: ctimf gable, low-
heeled walking oots are best
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quirements and chimney construction and installa-tion standards. Get a per-mit if necessary. You may also want to check your fire insurance coverage. Read the manufactur-er's instruction before you. begin. Then follow them
to a letter. Absolutely do
bets for battling snow drifts,
slush and cold. On icy or muddy
days, opt for rubbery corrugated
boot soles that grip slippery
pavements.
• Winterize footware with in-
soles that shield feet from the
weather. Vienna-Cushions, ex-
tra thin insulation for all shoes,
or Sheep's Wool Fleece insoles
for fluffy warmth in winter
boots or work shoes, block out
cold and dampness to help feet
stay warmer.
• Invest in a pair of over-
sized, wooly socks as a second
layer for warm padding. Extra
socks also will help protect
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• Leather boots shouldbe
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polish or spray, available at shoe
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ter can 'eat into the leather and
leave evaporation marks. Apply
polish-or oil often
• Once you come in from the
cold, be sure to wipe boots clean
to keep them looking good as
new,
• Massage feet -that have
been out in the elements, and
dip them into a warm foot-soak
to get circulation going and
"take the chill off."
not skip the chimney pre-planning section in the front of every chimney manufacttirer's instruc-tion booklet. An increas-ing number of statistics show approximately 75 percent of all wood burn: ing equipment fires are re-lated to incorrect chimney installation. Whether installation is done by you or a profes-Sional, make sure it is in-spected to: avoid problems with your fire insurance coverage.. Once your woodguni- - - ing system is completed, regular - maintenance checks and safe use can guarantee productive and
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quate ", heating distribution as a result of leaks in the . ' ductwIrk, or furniture or drapes blocking the radi'tors and heating '• outle ', Dirty air filters will also r trict air-movement. Proper insulation makes
a big difference to the
amount ' of fuel needed.
With weathermen predic-ting a long and hard winter and the price of fuel conti-nuing to• cliinb, it's time to stop and consiir the effec-tiveness of ,our home
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by Paul Jacot Poor caulking, laci of • A humidifier replaces bathroom exhaust lani as' little as possible. • Turn down the heat to areas that aren't in use.,,, such as the- basement or guest room, • When away from home lower the thermostat set-ting. The safe minimum- is 50 degrees F. (10 degrees C.). • If you have a forced air system check once a month that your filter is clean.
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weather-stripping and moisture in the air and badly-fined storm doors makes the house more com-and windows will also rob fortable at a lower your house of heat. temperature. To simply and inexpen- • During winter when the sively improve your heating sun is shining, open your system, the following tips drapes to get benefit of any can be of help: warmth from sunshine. • Deflectors on the Household tips make a clean sweep of costs -Gr. utility, repair and maintenance refrigerator work overtime, re ,.,
bills push homeowners' ex-- suiting in higher electric bills.. WITH PALLING LEAVES AND RISING 'PRICES aignitling
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As a result of these spiraling faucets. One drop a second can tips out help **winterise the house iini astilse a elea•• energy costs, budget conscious waste as much as 600 gallons of invectivienergy cootss.(topileft)llealsingstortos windows rept-
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rently hard at work "winter- in the regular clean-up routine, a areas toeeraees the efficiency of the leadoff System we t:; izing" their homes. By taking homeowner can realizesubstan- -ATV'
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611 '400 often*, lights allows for the 'maximum
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they hope to offset the expenses savings, not only during the fall ittunconwer up to 600 talking of water a week.
that accompany Old Man Win- and winter months, but all year
ter when he blows into town. long.
In an effort to help home-
owners save money and energy.
these household tips to help
make a clean sweep of energy
costs. . Open Hood .
• Keep lamps and lights. well Open your car's hood occa-
dusted and clean. A heated bulb sionally and make sure that the
attracts dust and can reduce hoses ate in good condition.
lighting by as much as 50 per- You' can tell whether a hose i'
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terns for more efficieht output Battery terminals should be
The crevice tool of i vacuum cleaned and tightened it' avaite
no poWcp lows and the Ian rick% ' can make short work of
the radiator. should not he loose car warn .
• Clean storm windows regu(
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home. ,i high or too low, bend the spray •
• Empty the lint collector of nozzles into proper -posttiort
etc. Clogged vents waste energy
and reduce the machine's effi-
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solvent to -the resets atr in the
the clothes dryer after every ky-
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