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      <title>4 Reasons You Should Not Get an Annual Air Conditioning Tune&#45;Up</title>
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      <description>Should you get an annual air conditioning tune&#45;up? Not necessarily. If you agree with these four statements, then there is no need...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-05-10T18:52:49+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Buyer’s Guide: What to Consider When Selecting a New Toilet</title>
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      <description>Are you looking for a new toilet? Don&#39;t buy one until you have read this guide...</description>
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      <dc:date>2012-04-27T18:58:12+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>4 Steps to Prevent Summer Air Conditioner Breakdowns</title>
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      <description>Every summer, we get numerous calls from people with air conditioner problems that could have been prevented. Learn how you can avoid the same mistakes by taking care of these four maintenance tasks...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-04-24T22:38:08+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>The Importance of a Maintenance Agreement</title>
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      <description>Like your vehicle, your heating and cooling, water heating, and plumbing systems require regular maintenance to continue running correctly...</description>
      <dc:subject>General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-04-04T19:11:34+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Improve Your Indoor Air Quality With a UV Germicidal Lamp</title>
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      <description>According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental health risks. Find out how to improve the health of your home&#39;s indoor air...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-03-27T19:14:52+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>How to Prevent and Clear a Clogged Drain</title>
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      <description>&amp;nbsp;Learn how to prevent as well as clear the most common plumbing problem: the clogged drain...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-03-22T18:45:19+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Heating and Cooling 101: Understanding The Parts of A Split System</title>
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      <description>One of the most popular types of central heating and cooling in Oklahoma are split systems. Most likely, you have a split system in your home without even realizing it...</description>
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      <dc:date>2012-03-13T15:24:13+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>High Energy Bills? Your Leaking Air Ducts May Be To Blame</title>
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      <description>According to the EPA, over 20% of your heated and cooled air is wasted by leaking ducts. That&#39;s a lot of wasted energy. It may be time for you seal your ducts...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-02-24T21:18:43+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Save Money &amp;amp; Improve Your Water Quality With a Water Purification System</title>
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      <description>Did you know that most bottled water is simply filtered tap water? You can save hundreds of dollars a year by using your own water instead of buying bottles...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-02-15T18:17:03+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Is a Zoned Heating/Cooling System Right For Your Home?</title>
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      <description>Do you have rooms in your home that are too hot or too cold no matter what you do? Installing a zoned heating or cooling system may be the solution to eliminating those frustrating hot and cold spots...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling, Heating</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-02-08T15:31:39+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Tips for Improving the Efficiency of Your Furnace</title>
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      <description>Paying attention to your overall heating system can help your furnace perform more efficiently and save you more money. Here&amp;rsquo;s how...</description>
      <dc:subject>Heating</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-01-30T14:56:41+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Removing Airborne Odors With Air Cleaners</title>
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      <description>What is an air cleaner? How does it work? Read on to find out...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2012-01-24T21:50:55+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Troubleshooting Your Low Water Pressure Problems</title>
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      <description>&amp;nbsp;Low water pressure is one of the most common plumbing problems homeowners experience and it can be extremely frustrating. Thankfully it is often fairly easy to diagnose and resolve. Here are some frequent causes of low water pressure recommendations we have for solving the problem...</description>
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      <dc:date>2012-01-09T23:45:29+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Avoid Costly Repairs</title>
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      <description>There are few things more frustrating than turning on your faucet to find very little or no water coming out. Frozen and burst pipes are common among homeowners that are caught unaware by cold winter weather. Ensure you are ready for winter with these tips to prevent frozen pipes...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-12-22T23:44:53+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>How You Can Save Money With a Programmable Thermostat</title>
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      <description>Are you away from your home more than a couple hours each day? If so, you are a prime candidate to save money on your monthly energy bills with a programmable thermostat...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling, Heating</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-12-13T15:44:12+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Your Opportunity to Save $8,750 With Rebates and Tax Credits Expires 12/31/11</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/your_opportunity_to_save_8750_with_rebates_and_tax_credits_expires_12_31_11/</link>
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      <description>The inefficient windows, ducts and heating and cooling system in your home could be wasting hundreds of your dollars in energy loss. Upgrading your home to be more efficient will not only save you money in the long term, but now is also more affordable with up to $8750 available in rebates and tax credits...</description>
      <dc:subject>General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-12-06T19:00:35+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Protect Your Family: Understand &amp;amp; Reduce The Risks of Carbon Monoxide</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/protect_your_family_understand_reduce_the_risks_of_carbon_monoxide/</link>
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      <description>Carbon monoxide (CO) is a dangerous, colorless and odorless gas resulting from incomplete combustion. If you have any fuel appliances in your home, such as a water heater, boiler, furnace, range or stove, you may be exposing yourself to unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide...</description>
      <dc:subject>Heating, Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-11-23T18:50:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>5 Tips For Maintaining Your Water Heater</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/5_tips_for_maintaining_your_water_heater/</link>
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      <description>Your water heater is an appliance you rely on everyday. By performing key maintenance tasks, you can not only save money on costly repairs, but also make sure that your water heater continues to run well for years to come...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-11-14T15:43:16+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>How To Prepare Your Home for the Holiday Season</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/how_to_prepare_your_home_for_the_holiday_season/</link>
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      <description>As the weather continues to grow colder, our thoughts inevitably turn to the oncoming holiday season. You may have be busy, but among all the activity, don&amp;rsquo;t neglect to prepare your house for the season as well...</description>
      <dc:subject>Heating, Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-11-04T16:26:19+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>12 Tips to Reduce Your Winter Energy Bills</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/12_tips_to_reduce_your_winter_energy_bills/</link>
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      <description>Winter is lurking around the corner. However, with these 12 tips from Pippin Brothers, you can reduce your energy usage and save money this winter...</description>
      <dc:subject>Heating, General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-10-26T15:08:50+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>6 Most Common Duct Problems In Your Home</title>
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      <description>We all take our air ducts for granted. But without them our cooling and heating units would be unable to bring our houses to comfortable temperatures. Improperly designed, failing or dirty ducts may be costing you money...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality, Cooling, Heating</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-10-17T17:55:01+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>What Are Tankless Water Heaters &amp;amp; How Do They Work?</title>
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      <description>Heating the hot water in your house accounts for nearly 30% of your energy budget. So finding an efficient, cost&#45;effective way to heat your house can reap real rewards. Tankless water heaters offer both point&#45;of&#45;use as well as whole&#45;house solutions...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-10-07T15:12:45+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>HVAC Tips for Improving Your Indoor Air Quality</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/hvac_tips_for_improving_your_indoor_air_quality/</link>
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      <description>There are many ways you can reduce indoor pollutants and the impact they may have on your health. We&#39;ve included a few to help you get started...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-09-21T18:47:34+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Improve Your Home’s Efficiency, Earn Rebates and Credits</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/improve_your_homes_efficiency_earn_rebates_and_credits/</link>
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      <description>Rebates and credits are now available for eligible energy efficient upgrades for up to $9,750. Learn more...</description>
      <dc:subject>General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-09-14T16:17:41+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>The Importance of Regular Plumbing Inspections</title>
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      <description>Like our HVAC and electrical systems, our plumbing systems are rarely given a second thought &amp;ndash; that is until there is a problem. Just like your heating and air conditioning units, your plumbing system should have regular inspections at least once a year...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-09-06T17:23:56+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>We Remember!</title>
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      <description>Nearly 3,000 victims... in the World Trade Center 2,606 died, 55 in the Pentagon, 246 on the four planes.&amp;nbsp; The overwhelming majority were civilians, including citizens of over 70 countries.</description>
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      <dc:date>2011-09-01T20:32:15+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Consider Your HVAC When Selling Your Home</title>
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      <description>When it comes to selling a home, the heating and air conditioning system can be a touchy subject between buyers and sellers. Before you put your home on the market, here are two hot button issues you need to consider...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling, Heating, General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-08-29T16:16:01+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Tree Roots and What They Can Mean for Your Sewer Line</title>
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      <guid>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/tree_roots_and_what_they_can_mean_for_your_sewer_line/#When:16:25:09Z</guid>
      <description>Learn about the damage tree roots can cause to your sewer line or septic field...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-08-19T16:25:09+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Understanding How Whole House Dehumidifiers Work</title>
      <link>http://www.pippinbrothers.com/blog/article/understanding_how_whole_house_dehumidifiers_work/</link>
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      <description>Whole&#45;house dehumidifiers are a great way to moderate the overall humidity inside your home...</description>
      <dc:subject>General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-08-09T16:13:43+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>3 Common Air Conditioning Myths Debunked</title>
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      <description>At Pippin Brothers, we hear a lot of myths surrounding air conditioning and keeping your home cool for less...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-07-26T21:09:54+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Why Isn’t My Air Conditioner Cooling?</title>
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      <description>Sometimes your air conditioner can appear to be running just fine, but still isn&amp;rsquo;t doing its job to cool your home. When this happens, there can be several possible causes that prevent your air conditioner from keeping you cool...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-07-18T21:50:44+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Drain Clearing Mistakes to Avoid</title>
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      <description>Here are just some of the most common mistakes homeowners will make why trying to clear clogged drains in their home...</description>
      <dc:subject>Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-07-11T14:37:22+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>What Could Be Causing My Sewer Problems?</title>
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      <description>&amp;nbsp;There are many reasons a main sewer line can back up. We&amp;rsquo;ve highlighted a few reasons as well as what may need to be done to repair them...</description>
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      <dc:date>2011-06-29T21:58:07+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>10 Signs It May Be Time to Upgrade Your HVAC</title>
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      <description>Instead of dealing with regular repairs and unexpected breakdowns, you might consider whether it&amp;rsquo;s time to upgrade or improve your HVAC system...</description>
      <dc:subject>Cooling, Heating, General</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2011-06-21T17:03:24+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>If My System Is Covered Under Warranty, Why Do I Need a Maintenance Contract?</title>
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      <description>Understanding the warranties that come with your unit and the role maintenance plays is important in making an educated choice that often translates into cost&#45;savings for you...</description>
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      <dc:date>2011-06-09T15:22:49+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Conserve Water, Save Money</title>
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      <description>It makes sense that the less water you use, the more money you save, but it&amp;rsquo;s easy to overlook simple ways to cut down on water waste. Believe it or not, seemingly small steps can make a huge difference...</description>
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      <description>Before the hot, muggy heat really grabs ahold of you, make sure your air conditioner is ready to perform all summer long...</description>
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      <description>According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you should check your air filter every month and change it at least every three months. Here&#39;s how...</description>
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      <description>Allergens like dust, pollen, pet dander, mold and other airborne particulates have been wreaking havoc on your indoor air quality all winter long. Now is a great time to clear the air. Learn how by reading these simple tips...</description>
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      <description>A heating and cooling system can be a little tricky when it comes to how well it&amp;rsquo;s performing...</description>
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      <description>Often overlooked, the ductwork inside your home can be a major contributor to the purity of your air. Dirty air ducts can lead to a whole host of air quality issues...</description>
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      <description>Here are a few plumbing issues sure to quickly cause frustration, and some insight as to what might be making them happen...</description>
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      <description>Especially when you have never had the need to call a HVAC contractor or plumber before, selecting the right company can be difficult. There are a lot of companies to choose from out there, but how do you know you&amp;rsquo;re selecting one that is trustworthy and will do the job right?...</description>
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      <description>Pretty soon (if not already by the time you are reading this ) we will be back to that familiar pattern of frigid and windy days followed by bone chilling and bitterly cold nights, and the ever&#45;looming possibility of snow, ice storms and freezing rain...</description>
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      <title>Eliminating the Frustrating Hot and Cold Spots</title>
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      <description>&amp;nbsp;Do you ever feel cold drafts or dramatic swings in temperature when you equipment isn&amp;rsquo;t running?</description>
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      <title>Stop the Spread of Germs; Purify the Air</title>
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      <description>Many of us spend the majority of our time indoors. What many don&amp;rsquo;t realize is the quality of the air inside your home (according to the US Environmental Protection Agency) can often be up to 10 times more polluted than the air outside...</description>
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      <dc:date>2011-01-20T14:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Deciding Between A Traditional or Tankless Water Heater</title>
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      <description>While both kinds are a good choice, selecting the type that is best suited for your home and lifestyle can be challenging...</description>
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      <title>Common Plumbing Problems and How to Avoid Them</title>
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      <description>Nobody wants to call the plumber for repairs. Especially when things go wrong unexpectedly, or if there is a plumbing emergency, the thought of unanticipated costs and headaches can make for a bad day gone worse...</description>
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      <description>When your furnace isn&amp;rsquo;t working correctly, or just stops heating your home altogether, don&amp;rsquo;t panic. It&amp;rsquo;s probably not the furnace itself that is failing; it&amp;rsquo;s likely something else causing the furnace not to work...</description>
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      <title>Preparing Your Home for the Holidays</title>
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      <description>As the busy holiday season approaches, make sure your home is ready...</description>
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      <title>It’s Furnace Tune&#45;up Time</title>
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      <description>It isn&amp;rsquo;t all that unusual for many of us to carry on without taking any notice of how our furnaces are performing. That is, until it stops working. When a furnace finally gives up, it&amp;rsquo;s usually lack of maintenance that is to blame.</description>
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      <description>As previous years have proven, in Oklahoma, winter weather can sometimes be quite intense. With frigidly cold temperatures and long winter storm emergencies that can last days, it&amp;rsquo;s only wise to take the proper steps to ensure your home is ready for the coming heating season...</description>
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      <title>Water Saving Tips for Your Home</title>
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      <description>Despite knowing water conservation is of the utmost importance, many people today are still not taking the appropriate steps to conserve water. When less than 1% of the water on Earth is potable, being smart with your water use is not only good for all of us, it also means you&amp;rsquo;re saving money.</description>
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      <title>Control Your Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat</title>
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      <description>Controlling your comfort inside is much simpler to do, and less costly, when you are using a programmable thermostat.</description>
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      <title>11 Ways Pippin Brothers Can Help You Reduce Your Energy Bills</title>
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      <description>Today it&amp;rsquo;s so easy to spend more money than necessary when keeping your home comfortable. While there are many things you can do to save money on your energy costs, calling on Pippin Brothers can help you see significant savings, increased comfort and reliability...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality, Cooling, Heating, Plumbing</dc:subject>
      <dc:date>2010-09-02T14:01:19+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>10 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bills</title>
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      <description>Nobody wants to spend more money on bills than they need to. But, if you&amp;rsquo;re not careful, a lot of money can be wasted due to unnecessary energy loss.  We&amp;rsquo;ve compiled some easy and effective ways you can cut down on energy loss and save the money you work so hard to earn...</description>
      <dc:subject>Air Quality, Cooling, Heating, Plumbing</dc:subject>
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      <description>Depending on your skill level, do&#45;it&#45;yourself home repair or improvements aren&amp;rsquo;t a bad idea. Many times, when it comes to your home&amp;rsquo;s heating, cooling, air quality or plumbing, those tasks are best left to a professional.  We&amp;rsquo;ve compiled a list of common mistakes and poor choices homeowners make that we recommend you do your best to avoid.</description>
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      <title>Are my air ducts leaking?</title>
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      <description>While leaks in your air ducts can be problematic alone, the leaks can contribute to a whole host of other problems that can cost you money and compromise your health.  Having your air ducts sealed helps eliminate opportunities for harmful airborne contaminants to enter your ducts and posing a risk to your health. Sealed ducts also help to conserve home heating and cooling costs by reducing unnecessary energy loss...</description>
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      <description>A clogged toilet can happen to the best of us. When faced with this situation, there are several tricks you can try to unclog the toilet.</description>
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      <title>Cures for Common Indoor Air Quality Problems</title>
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      <description>According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. When many of us are spending most of our day inside, this can become problematic. Improper ventilation, carpeting, upholstery, cleaning agents, smoke, mold, mildew, dust and other airborne particulates play a big role in the quality of our indoor air. So, what can you do about it?</description>
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      <description>All too often, homeowners will attempt to tackle an at home plumbing task, but in the end need to call for service anyway. And so the familiar scenario begs the question: how do you know when to call a plumber?</description>
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      <description>Often when thinking about replacing or repairing your furnace or air conditioning system, your decision comes down to choosing between the upfront cost of an entirely new unit, or the expense of regular upkeep, and often unanticipated repairs. The information below can help you better determine which action you may need to take.</description>
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      <description>In case you missed it, check out the article highlighting Pippin Brothers. Local paper, The Sunday Constitution wrote an article titled &amp;quot;Retailers ready for energy stimulus&amp;quot; discussing how the rebate program will work.....</description>
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      <description>Summer is nearly here and as many of you are keenly aware, Oklahoma heat can be unforgiving. If you haven&amp;rsquo;t started to prepare for the cooling season, let today be the day.</description>
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      <description>Maintaining your water heater will not only save you money and time, but it will prevent you from an emergency in the future. Having a plumber periodically check your water heater is an important part of maintenance. You also have the ability to regularly maintain the heater yourself...</description>
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