Energy Star and Windows

Posted on October 31, 2013 by DougB in Additions, Design Work, Kitchens, Whole House Renovations No Comments

The ENERGY STAR® service mark is an international standard for energy efficient consumer products that originated in the United States. It was created in 1992 during the Clinton Administration by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, […]

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Vinyl Siding vs Wood Siding

Posted on July 12, 2013 by DougB in Other Projects, Whole House Renovations No Comments

A Real Cost Advantage Three are two aspects to the cost of siding: materials and labor. In both, vinyl holds a significant advantage. On the materials side, the cost of quality wood siding has been increasing at a record pace. The price of premium vinyl siding has remained relatively stable and today is about half […]

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Argon-filled double glazed windows and doors

Posted on May 10, 2013 by DougB in Whole House Renovations No Comments

Conventional Double Glazing involves the creation of a double skin of glass filled with dry air so designed as to increase the energy efficiency of any building in which it is used by reducing the heat losses through the windows. This form of double glazing is far more effective than a single pane window. Further […]

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Bathrooms: A great home improvment & investment

Posted on April 26, 2013 by DougB in Bathrooms, Whole House Renovations No Comments

While not every bath can be the statement-making bath made popular in the ornate 1980’s, every bath can benefit from the flow of great new ideas entering today’s market. Even baths that can’t be enlarged are looking and feeling much better these days, thanks to inventive fixtures, attractive personal touches, appealing color schemes and […]

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Exterior Siding – An smart investment with immediate payback!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by DougB in Before & After, Other Projects, Whole House Renovations No Comments

Exterior siding is an improvement that adds curb appeal, equity-value and weather protection to your home. Choices for home exteriors have come a long way over the years. While wood, paint and bricks are no longer utilized as often as they used to be, another product has become more popular. Vinyl siding is a great low […]

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Questions to Ask Before Considering a Kitchen Remodel

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin in Blog Posts, Kitchens, Other Projects, Whole House Renovations No Comments

Questions to Ask Before Considering a Kitchen Remodel Renovating your kitchen is both an exciting and trying time – exciting because there are many decisions to be made, and trying because living through a kitchen remodel can be difficult. However, renovating your kitchen is one of the best returns on investment you can make to […]

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