http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com One of the big problems with living with heat these days is that we are all trying to save money on our energy bills. Whether it is because we are environmentally aware or whether it is because we have found that the cost of living is rising faster t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_579396_27.html 17th July 2008 It seems that summer is finally here and we are all enjoying the warmth, relaxation and ease of life in the sun. Wouldn't it be nice if it could carry on like this? Right through November and December and on....well... it can! Some clever No... http://www.a1articles.com/article_579392_33.html 17th July 2008 If you're living in a small space, you may find yourself tripping over things from time to time. That's why it's important to be creative about finding storage. 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