Improving My Home's Energy Efficiency

What Is Fracking?

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The demand for gas and oil means that the oil and gas companies need to do everything they can to make sure that they can supply enough product to meet the demand. There are a lot of ways that the companies can do that. One way is through fracking. However, not everyone knows what fracking is.  Hydraulic Fracturing Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing. It involves deep well bores that are surrounded by rock that have gas or oil in them.…

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Howa Fireplace Insert Can Turn Your Wood Fireplace into an Eco-Friendly Heating System

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Although wood-burning fireplaces have a very natural and uninhibited feel, they actually aren’t considered all that eco-friendly in the heating industry. Not only do they create a lot of smoke that can contribute to air pollution (especially in and around cities), but they’re often very inefficient. In fact, some are leaky enough to actually increase your heating bills instead of decreasing them. Putting in a fireplace insert can be a great way to transform a leaky fireplace into an efficient and eco-friendly source of heat.…

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