Recent Blog Posts
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March 9, 2012
Today, homeowners are aware of how important it is to conserve energy. Choosing energy efficient products before construction starts can have a great impact on the long term value of a home.
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February 1, 2012
Many homes experience air infiltration that results in poor energy efficiency. Air infiltration can cause an uncomfortable living environment any time of year, but its main toll can be found on a homeowner's heating bill during the colder seasons. Adding insulation alone simply isn't enough.
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January 6, 2012
One of the dangers of Carbon monoxide (CO) is that it is both odorless and invisible. This poisonous gas can be given off by some of the most common appliances in your home.
Any heat producing appliance, such as your propane or gas hot water heater, produces carbon monoxide.
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November 17, 2011
Properly maintaining your furnace filter is essential to protecting the air quality in your home as well as reducing future repair costs for your furnace. The two most common questions about furnace filters are: What type do I need? And, how often do I need to change it?
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September 23, 2011
Not only are locksets important for your security, they also add an attractive and stylish finish to the front door of your home. There are, however, many valid reasons to consider replacing them.
Wear and Tear Your first line of defense against unwanted intruders is a properly locked door.
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July 7, 2011
National Nail Corp has developed the CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening System. Though there have been other types of hidden deck fastening systems before this one, they’ve relied on clips. This often resulted in driving up labor and material costs.
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June 24, 2011
By making just a few small changes to your daily routine, you can save water, save money and preserve water supplies for future generations. The WaterSense label will help you identify high-efficiency products and programs.
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June 9, 2011
Look For EPA WaterSense Label:
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that is geared toward making it easy to find and select water-efficient products.
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June 2, 2011
Influences such as drought conditions and population growth play a primary role in the increased demands on the water supply. In turn, this adds an increased burden on the systems that obtain, treat and distribute water.
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May 19, 2011
Gaps and cracks:
When sealing smaller air leaks to keep air-conditioned or heated air inside your home, caulks and foam sealants are the product for you:
Gaps up to 1/2": CaulkGaps up to 2": Latex foam sealantGaps over 2": Polyurethane foam sealant
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