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When reading through various home security tips, you suddenly feel disturbed that they all suggest leaving on lights, and even worse, television sets and radios to create an illusion of occupancy. As an environmentally-conscious consumer, all of that sounds like an excessive waste of electricity. On the other hand, it’s a proven fact that lights and sounds coming from an empty house deter burglars from attempting to break in. The best option is a compromise between the two by using devices like timers and motion sensors.

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It is very difficult to visit a city in the UK and not come into contact with a pigeon – we have all witnessed the kids running after them and adults ducking out of their way as they fly a few inches above their head. Unfortunately, in some areas they have become such a problem that local authorities have had to take drastic measures to control the bird population. There is one national pest control company that is able to offer a multitude of solutions for bird control London.

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With the threat of global warming, and the ever increasing government drive towards energy efficiency, renewable power is fast becoming the way forward in energy provision, not only on an industrial or commercial scale, but also at a domestic level.

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Wood pellets have recently started becoming more popular in the US and especially Europe. Pellets as a source of energy are a biofuel and an alternative to fossil fuels. They burn clean and provide a comfortable heat comparable to burning firewood but with more convenience and without many of the firewood hassles. But does burning wood pellets destroy forests?

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2008 was a tumultuous year for everyone primarily due to the volatile price of one commodity – oil. The world is so heavily dependent on this one commodity that any prolonged volatility of its price has a staggering spin-off effect on just about everything else. Who could forget when the price of oil hit an all-time high of $147 per barrel sending shock waves to every other market? And speculation that it would likely hit $200 per barrel only served to exacerbate the situation.

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1. I want to retrofit my home with a solar power system. Where should I start?
a. Hire a professional. For a retrofit, your only option for solar may be an active solar system…one that uses PV cells to collect the sun’s energy and convert it to electricity. An expert will be able to tell you if it’s possible to add overhangs and take advantage of your south-facing windows to create a passive system, or to see if a combination system is possible.

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When a burst pipe or a sudden flood strikes your home or property, flood damage in Pomona can be prevented by performing maintenance upkeep and by following a schedule of recommended repairs when needed. The most important part of preventing costly damage is prevention; the second most important part is acting quickly in the event that a flood or burst pipe does occur. Cleaning up after a flood or large leak is necessary to avoid thousands of dollars down the road in cleanup expenses and also prevents mold from setting in, which can be devastating to a homes structure and also to the health of its inhabitants. Here are some things you can do at any time to prevent major flood damage in Pomona.

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