Candace Osmond 
If you have a stove or a fireplace at home, whether it’s for heating the entire house or just the usual ambiance fire, it’s important to know the differences between wood varieties and what their burning properties are. It isn’t just about having a fire that can last longer and keep you warm, it’s also …
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When you first get the idea of moving to a new home (especially when transitioning from living in an apartment to living in a house), cleaning gutters is probably the last chore on your mind. Some people tend to underestimate the dangers of having unclean gutters, from the fact that they can ruin the structure …
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You don’t want to be stuck wishing you hadn’t put off researching the best snowblowers once the first storm of winter hits. I spent exactly one season cursing myself as I shoveled out my drive each morning that I hadn’t planned better through the fall for the winter gales of the Northern state I lived in. …
Read moreBest Ariens Snow Blowers: Powerful Models for Any Job [Winter 2020-21]
A good quality roof rake is one of the best ways to protect your home from ice and water damage during the cold months of the year. A roof rake is designed to sweep snow from your roof so that it doesn’t collapse under the weight or form an ice dam. These rakes also help …
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Christmas decorating is our favorite part of the holiday, if we’re being perfectly honest. Although you don’t have to go all out, there’s just something magical about a house that is adorned with decorations and lights. Think about it: You spend all year working on your lawn, keeping your house in shape, all that time …
If you think that there is one single tool you’re going to need throughout the entire winter, guess again. There are plenty of different ones that serve other purposes, so let’s take a look at what those tools are and what they can do for you, exactly. So, what do you do when you’re snowed …
Some would argue there is no winter without snow, but, at the same time, snow can be an inconvenience in so many different ways. Traffic becomes more difficult, sidewalks become more slippery, and heavy snow can cause ice dams that can eventually lead to shingle and home damage. That means that if you live in …
Gutter guards prevent your gutters from clogging with leaves and debris. It’s important to keep them clear for multiple reasons. Firstly, all that piled up dirt is unsanitary and can cause mold and mildew issues indoors and outside. Secondly, prolonged clogs will damage the structure of the gutters and maybe even your house. But choosing …
Snowball fights are peak winter fun, and they’re not something only kids are hyped about. I’ve met my fair share of adults excited about the winter holidays and the joy of whacking friends and family with frozen missiles. If you want to spice things up a little bit, we suggest adding a snowball launcher into …
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Are you new to using wood heat as your primary heat source? If so, understanding the different types of firewood and what’s best to burn is crucial. Pecan is a really versatile hardwood suitable for burning and heating, as well as cooking thanks to its aromatic smoke. Learn all about identifying, seasoning, and storing pecan …
Read moreIs Pecan Good Firewood? A Guide to Burning Pecan Wood