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1. Humidifiers
HUMIDIFIERS A humidifier puts moisture back into the air and increases the comfort in our centrally heated houses. Very low humidity irritates nasal tissue, and dries out both skin and furniture.
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2. Energy Economics
Energy demand is increasing and it's likely to continue as Canada's population increases. Even after considering the massive switch away from heating oil, Statistics Canada expects the demand for domestic heating oil to increase at least three and a half per cent annually.
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3. Surprise The Landlord
Hopefully these savings will be passed along to you, by holding off rent increases. For apartment dwellers, financial savings from energy conservation practices are likely to go in the first instance to the owner of the building.
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4. Transportation And Energy
You should be prepared for continuing increases. Because compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane have become cheaper for heating, many homeowners are adapting their oil furnaces to gas or are installing gas heating systems in new homes.
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5. Home Mortgages
If you have substantial equity in your property, you'll probably prefer to pay the taxes yourself, or you may take over payment of them as your equity increases.
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6. Mortgage Lingo
The principal portion of the payment increases each month, while the interest portion decreases accordingly. Debt-service Ratios: In deciding whether to grant a mortgage loan, institutions consider the percentage that the principal, interest and taxes represents of the combined gross incomes of the borrowers.
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7. Moving Tips
Even though the rate per hundred pounds falls as the total weight shipped increases, you should hold a garage sale or give away heavy items before moving day.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/home_ownership/​finance_and_security/​moving_tips.html

8. Fireplace Inserts
Proper baffling not only increases efficiency, but also produces a cleaner burn. .
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9. Cures For Window Pain
Caulking windows, weather-stripping doors and adding storm windows can produce dramatic increases in energy efficiency and home comfort. Replacing the windows is similarly effective although the pay-back period is longer.
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10. Attic Fans
Even though the whole-house fan increases air circulation, it doesn't independently reduce air temperature or humidity. You'll have to cut a hole in the attic floor (the bedroom or living room ceiling), and install intake shutters across the hole.
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November 23, 2008