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property servicesHome Improvement Tips to Increase the Market Value of your Home - Part 3 We’ve already covered many aspects of home improvement tips in parts 1 and 2 of this home improvement series. Home Improvement Tips Everything from vinyl tile floors, property Maintenance, wood paneling, creative ways to make extra storage space, wallpapering, and more has been addressed. If you’ve missed either of these two articles, you may want to take time to read them. With winter drawing near, we now want to take a look at ways to get ready for the big chill. Making sure your thermostat is running at top efficiently and proper attic insulation will help ensure a lower energy bill this winter. Non-programmable Thermostats Like most mechanical devices, a non-programmable, old fashioned thermostat will need to be tuned up from time to time. A well-tuned thermostat will mean more uniform room temperature and a lower energy bill. If temperatures in your home swing from one extreme to another, try the following: 1. Turn the power off at the service panel. property services 2. Take off the thermostat cover; some snap off, others unscrew. 3. Remove visible debris and clean contacts. The style of non-programmable thermostat will determine which cleaning method is best. Use a clean, decorators london soft brush to clean contacts on some models; a photographer’s brush with a bulb for blowing air to remove dust is perfect. Some styles require you to turn the thermostat to the lowest setting in order to clean the contact; do this using a piece of thick paper. On round models, remove the body to reach the contacts; wipe contacts with a cotton swab that has been dipped in a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Once contacts have been cleaned, replace the cover. 4. Finally, check to make sure the thermostat is level. builders London Set a level on top of the unit. 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