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When it comes to windows, I want what I call: “a lot and not.” Whether it’s an awning window, bay window, casement window; double-hung, single-hung, new construction or replacement window I like a window with the best balance of design features, durability and cost. From the “lot” standpoint, I want to enjoy the way my [...]
I am NOT the only person the following has happened to: You’re at the store choosing an exhaust fan or range hood for the current bathroom or kitchen project. You’re face-to-mountain with a bajillion boxes and brands that correspond—somehow—to displays 8-feet overhead. Blood pressure rising. Then the real questions kick in. “Is this the right [...]
Simonton’s new Asure windows and patio doors do two things that I really like. First, they let in more light than other fenestration (fenestration: a five-dollar word for windows and doors) and second, they look great doing it. First, the light. I know it may sound like a reach to tout this feature—what glass doesn’t [...]
I have a whole “thing” I get into below about DaVinci‘s new Bellaforte Shake roofing tiles, but after getting an early look at them, I’m wasting time not starting at: BAM! DaVinci didn’t just do a great job on these shake-style tiles, they did a GREAT job on these and here’s why I think [...]
As a home improvement contractor, I have installed just about everything there is to install in a house. Floors and doors, shingles and shoe molding, cabinets and crown among many other combinations of building materials and surfaces that I can rhyme or alliterate (feel free to add to my list.) What I’ve seen while working [...]
Question: Here come the holidays and at my house that means lots of overnight family and guests, meals — and lots dishwasher loads and showers. Last year, I tried timing the dishwasher runs when I knew no one was showering or about to shower. But then one day I opened the dishwasher in mid cycle [...]
Question: The holidays at our house means lots of people visit, eat, and sleep over. And while this is what the holidays are about (at least so the cards tell me), it also means lots loads of dishes and lots of showers. Last year, I spent a lot of time trying to run the dishwasher [...]
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t wash your dishes by hand or pre-scrub them like my hard-core cleaning friend. The dishwasher isn’t just saving you time, you also are smartly saving money and energy. It makes sense that you use more water and energy when you wash dishes in the sink, as it’s like the shower [...]
http://www.TAPinsulation.com I’d say TAP Insulation’s blow-in attic insulation is a triple threat, but that’s not doing it justice. First, it serves its main master—insulating your house’s hottest spot efficiently. According to the company, TAP is 32% more energy efficient than traditional insulation. Second, the natural borates in the material serve as an insect repellent, [...]
In our ongoing effort to install products on our 100-year-old home that will be easy to maintain and help reduce our energy bills, we replaced our old windows with energy-efficient Simonton windows. The fusion-welded vinyl frames impressed me because they serve as a strong insulator. Matched with an ENERGY STAR qualified glass package, the durable [...]
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