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To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold weather months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering free in-home gas safety checks. During the gas ...

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Autumn brings cosy nights and stubborn draughts. A small gadget now promises to shift warmth where it’s needed most. At last, ...