The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is educating the public about the harmful impact that strong winter sunlight has in the United States and it is urging consumers to consider installation of window film on their homes before the energy tax credit expires. “People in northern states may not know that because of the low angle of the [...]
Lack of Winter Preparation Puts One in Three Homeowners at Risk Research from M&S Money reveals the number of home insurance claims as a result of winter weather have risen by 200 per cent[2] over the last three years. The total cost of damages, from both insured and uninsured homes, now exceeds £600m per year. M&S [...]
Nov 29 2011 | Posted in
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Laminate flooring is not renowned for its heat-saving capabilities yet with winter approaching every drop of heat in the home is needed. We look at how you can warm up your laminate with a new rug creating a warm and stylish look in the home without you having to worry about those rising energy bills. [...]
Nov 28 2011 | Posted in
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DIY Network’s newest home improvement show, “I Hate My Bath,” features TOTO’s affordable luxury plumbing products in an episode that premiered Tuesday, November 22nd at 10:30PM ET / 9:30PM CT—with additional airtimes throughout the week. Hosted by Jeff Devlin, professional carpenter and licensed contractor, the new series searches out ugly, outdated bathrooms and the homeowners [...]
Nov 23 2011 | Posted in
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Homeowners planning home improvement and landscaping projects can visualize their dream home and yard — and avoid costly mistakes – using the new Showoff.com, a free online tool. VisApp LLC recently launched an extensive new version of the already-popular site, which now connects homeowners with suppliers and contractors. Almost 120 million homeowners are taking on [...]
Nov 22 2011 | Posted in
Home Additions |
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Organizers of the 2012 NARI RemodelOhio Home Improvement Show announced today The Sherwin-Williams Company (www.sherwin-williams.com) will be the presenting sponsor of the 31st annual winter home improvement show at the IX Center. The show, which will run from Thursday, January 19th to Sunday, January 22nd, will be called The 2012 NARI RemodelOhio Home Improvement Show, [...]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
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The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) today announced revisions to the Northern Climate Specification for heat pump water heaters (HPWH), the first since the release of the specification inOctober 2009. To develop the updated specifications, NEEA worked closely with The Northern Climate Heat Pump Water Heater Task Force, a group of more than 60 regional [...]
Just in time for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Overhead Door Corporation, a leading manufacturer of residential overhead garage doors and openers, announces the introduction of Door Report, an advanced garage door remote designed to give homeowners additional convenience, security and peace of mind. The Door Report remote is an innovative accessory [...]
Winter’s pending arrival brings with it the possibility of severe weather. DTE Energy continually prepares for the aftermath of winter storms that may hit Southeastern Michigan and urges its customers to do the same. Customers are reminded to keep safety as their top priority and to always stay away from any downed power lines that [...]
Nov 16 2011 | Posted in
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Homeowners in search of the best filtered drinking water should look no further than their kitchen sink, according to American Standard, which hopes that its new Streaming Filter Faucet will make great-tasting water easier to enjoy and better for the environment. The stylish kitchen faucet offers an easy means of enjoying healthy, filtered drinking water [...]
Nov 15 2011 | Posted in
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