Cool Deal
As we do more and more to make our houses work less and less to maintain a comfortable temperature — a smart move if you ask me — products that just seem to make perfect sense come on-line to help us optimize performance.
That’s my sense of the Cool My Garage GF-14 Garage Fan and Attic Cooler from America’s Best Home Products.
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