insulators
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How to Choose the Perfect Electric Blanket for You
As we head into a winter with soaring inflation and rising energy costs, an electric blanket can be a solid investment. They’ll keep you warm and they’re cheap to use. If you live in a drafty old home or your utility bills are becoming a source of anxiety for you, an electric blanket might be…
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The Easiest Ways to Soundproof a Room
If you live in an apartment or a condo with shared walls with other residents, or if you just really like quiet sleep, a noisy neighbour or loud traffic noise can be irritating. In the modern work world of hybrid and work-from-home situations, having a quiet workspace can also be challenging, especially with kids and…
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How to Insulate a Ceiling Trap Door to an Attic
Attics already have that mysterious quality, where items that were at some point important to us (or the home’s previous owners) fill boxes that we forget about, and then eventually rediscover. And the fact that many attics are accessed through a trap door built into the ceiling only adds to the intrigue. (Or maybe you…
