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Do Just One Thing for January 19, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | January 19th, 2009

1/19/09

Vacuum the vents throughout your home or wipe them down with a damp towel. Dust that collects around these vents can recirculate into the room every time the heat turns on. Cleaning them well will stop allergy-suffering at its source.

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Do Just One Thing for January 18, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | January 18th, 2009

1/17/09

Make sure the damper on your fireplace is completely closed. Keeping a damper open all winter long is like having a small window open. Brrrr! Not sure if it's open or closed? Place a featherweight plastic bag (like a grocery store bag) in the fireplace; if it flutters, it's probably open. By keeping the damper closed, you'll keep cold air from seeping in, saving you energy and money.

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Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2009

Do Just One Thing by by Danny Seo
by Danny Seo
Do Just One Thing | January 17th, 2009

1/16/09

Winter Warm-Up Week: Keep the blustery cold air outdoors by stopping drafts at windows and doors. Place a draft dodger -- a long fabric tube -- along the edges where cold seeps inside to stop it in its tracks. For smaller windows, you can make your own dodger: Just fill a large sock -- like an athletic sock -- with pebbles, tie a knot at the end, and place.

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