Reversing your ceiling fans and installing a programmable thermostat will take a chunk out of your heating bill. By Teresa Mears | Home Advisor The polar vortex already seems to have descended with a vengeance on much of the U.S. this year, setting records for low temperatures and threatening to send utility bills skyrocketing. While […]
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The frigid temperatures predicted bring with them a risk of pipes freezing and bursting. By Karen Wall (Patch Staff) MANCHESTER, NJ — With frigid temperatures predicted throughout Ocean County this weekend along with extreme wind chill temperatures, local officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid frozen water pipes. Temperatures are expected to drop
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By: Lyz Lenz | Mashable As a child snow days are exciting — the possibility of TV, pajamas all day, cookies, no school. But as a parent, the prospect can be a little more grim — messes, yelling, everyone eating your cookies and a 10-hour loop of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It makes you have newfound
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By: Stacey Feintuch | NJ Family Sledding is clearly one of the most fun parts of winter. But low temps, high speeds and uncertain terrain can sometimes result in nasty (and preventable!) trips to the ER. Make sure you’re heeding these safety tips this season. •Tuck in scarves so they don’t get caught on anything as
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By: Staci Giordullo | Angie’s List If winter weather leaves you puzzled on how to safely remove snow and ice from your driveway, sidewalk or landscaping, follow these tips to prevent damage. While a fresh blanket of white snow is a beautiful sight, the inevitable task of removing it can become a back-breaker if not
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