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Deb Percy has established and owns a plumbing and heating business.

She has worked as a manager in the British National Health Service involved in finance, quality audit, customer care and strategic planning.

Her qualifications include Bsc (Hons) Sociology;

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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs How to thaw frozen water pipes safely: 2 of 4

To thaw a water pipe safely the pipe should be warmed slowly in order to avoid damaging the pipe. The joints are particularly at risk of splitting from the expansion of frozen water and any sudden changes in temperature. Before beginning to thaw the pipework it would be advisable to identify all main stopcocks so that the wa...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Carbon monoxide: Advice for students in rented accommodation: 1 of 2

Students living in rented accommodation for the first time should be aware of the dangers presented by carbon monoxide (C.O.). There are simple steps which they can take to keep themselves safe from C.O. poisoning which are within a student budget. Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas produce by burning fossil fuels such as gas, ...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Debunking the myths about granite counter tops: 1 of 2

Granite is a popular material for countertops and work surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. It gives the impression of luxury, quality and opulence. There is a great deal of ignorance about this stone, however, even among those who have granite in their kitchens. Debunking these common myths is important to ensure...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to maintain a gas furnace: 1 of 1

Maintenance of a gas furnace includes many separate task that take place to make it perform well and keep it working safely. What is required by way of maintenance will vary for different homes and different furnaces. Broadly the schedule should be as follows with activities which take place most often being detailed higher ...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips on maintaining a propane furnace: 1 of 1

Furnace maintenance is performing those tasks which keep it working safely, burning efficiently and help prevent unexpected breakdowns. In most respects maintenance of a propane furnace is the same as one fuelled by natural gas, there are some important differences. For a propane fuelled furnace it is important to monitor th...