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Deborah Percy is a mother of 3 children, including twins. They all live on the Kent coast, U.K.

She has established and owns a plumbing and heating business, which has expanded to include a wide range of building projects.

She has worked as a manager in

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Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs How to prevent frozen water pipes: 1 of 10
Water freezes at around 0 degrees centigrade (32 fahrenheit), but can still be liquid at -2 degrees (28 F). The risk of pipes freezing is, therefore, during long periods where the temperature is consistently at or below 0 or when there is a short burst of freezing temperatures, below -2. Prevention is the best strategy and t... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Gas furnace safety tips: 1 of 8
There are two main safety risks associated with all gas appliances including gas furnaces, the first is poisoning from carbon monoxide gas and the second is the risk of fire or an explosion as the result of a gas leak. Every year these events happen in homes across north America and Europe, with fatalities. Sadly, these deat... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) The difference between a propane and oil furnace: 1 of 4
To understand the differences between a propane and an oil furnace it can help to clarify the similarities first. These furnaces both produce heat by burning fossil fuels, therefore, they are dependant on non-renewable resources. They are used in areas of the country which do not receive piped natural gas. They require deliv... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories High tech baby care products that have improved our lives: 1 of 4
What are the most essential or desirable high tech baby care products? There are so many products on the market it can be daunting for new and expectant parents: so much to buy, so much choice and too much money. Fortunately most of the baby gadgets are not essential and, unfortunately, many are an extravagantwaste of money.... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to change a furnace filter: 2 of 7
Airborne particles are removed from the environment and prevented from passing through warm air heating systems via their filtration systems. These serve the function of protecting the furnace, particularly the fan. Some filters may also improve the quality of air in the home. The filter should, generally, be checked monthly... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety The benefits of shop-bought baby food: 1 of 3
Shop bought baby food is convenient, ready made and ready to eat. Any thing which reduces the amount of chores a new mom is burdened with must be a good thing. It could be argued that ready made baby food, offers much more, that it is the best food for babies. Parents will often see it written and hear it said that home made... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) The benefits of an electric furnace: 1 of 3
There are a number of benefits to having an electric furnace in comparison to one powered by fossil fuels. Safety, low maintenance, and simple installation, can be coupled with alternative technology and are all factors which an electric furnace has in its favor. * Alternative Power Source Many home owners are generating the... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to replace the thermocouple in a furnace: 2 of 5
Replacing a thermocouple is a fairly simple task. The thermocouple is a safety device in a furnace or boiler which prevents gas flowing if there is no pilot light. The gas valve opens to let gas flow to the furnace only when it receives a signal from the thermocouple, the signal is triggered by the heat from the pilot light ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Guide to baby strollers: 4 of 9
Most first-time parents would like help choosing the best pushchair. There seems to be so much choice and it can be hard to know what to look for in a new baby buggy. Those seeking to buy a stroller or buggy should start with these question: 1. What is the budget? 2. Direction of travel: should baby face mum & dad? 3. Do... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to get the most out of your furnace: 2 of 4
Getting the most out of your furnace involves keeping your home comfortable while keeping the heating and repair costs low. * Use Your Thermostat A programmable thermostat is ideal and well worth the investment if you do not have one already. If you are at home all the time and able to manually change the settings on a daily... More..