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Will Outdoor Adventures survive Facebook outrage?
It was once the center of world attention, but today Canada's former 2010 Winter Olympics host city of Whistler, BC has become the focus of tens of thousands of Facebook users for the slaughter of some 100 unwanted sled dogs by their owners, Outdoor Adventures. These defenseless animals, owned by a tourism and outdoor adventure company, were mercilessly slain after the Olympic Games for business reasons.Prior to the horrendous slaughter of 100 Alaskan Racing Huskies, about one-third of its work force, Outdoor Adventures Whistler offered tourists a scenic 3 hour tour through the beautiful Soo Valley
Basement dehumidifiers, are they worth it?
Sealing up your basement and keeping moist air from getting in requires less de-humidification and saves energy, as well. Keeping basement doors closed, caulking windows, and sealing up cracks and holes in the wall will save money and energy. Insulating the basement wall with solid foam insulation panels is even better. The least and most reasonably priced thing one could do is to paint the walls with a coating especially made for basements.Ideally, basement humidity should be kept below the level that mold and mildew begin to grow, or 50%. Humidity levels below 40% can be uncomfortable for those
Preventing mildew in your home
Many homeowners have have upgraded their empty basement space into work shops, entertainment...
What happens after the circuit breaker breaks.
Once the electricity has stopped flowing, the internal bi-metal strip cools down and returns to...
Tips for hiring a local contractor
Image by pattie74_99 via FlickrWhen deciding on a home repair contractor, there are some basic...
Home Repair during the Recession
Image via WikipediaThe results of last year's poll on home repair are in and the results are...
Water Heater Repair
Image via WikipediaIf your water heater isn't working, or isn't supplying enough hot water, you...
Basic Home Repair Plumbing Skills
In the old days, if you were going to attempt to repair your own plumbing, you would have to have...
Saving Energy with a Window Insert
This time of year, many homeowners with older homes are frustrated with the cold and the high...