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Energy Tax Credit For US Consumers

A 30% Energy Tax Credit for consumer energy efficiency is currently in effect in the US. If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, before Dec, 31, 2010, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Products qualified for the credit include bio ethanol fireplaces, and other energy saving devices, such as more efficient windows and doors, as well as insulation. It should be noted that only homeowners qualify for the credit. Renters who decide to buy an ethanol fireplace unfortunately do not qualify, nor can you claim the credit for vacation homes.

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Glass blocks can create contrast

Versatile Glass Blocks

Glass blocks entered the scene with the industrial revolution.

Glass bricks as they are sometimes called bring a touch of contemporary atmosphere to our homes, a touch of modernity in areas where stone tries to maintain a more rustic ambience. They can be transparent or translucent, clear or colored, but they always play with light.

Whether you use glass blocks for a wall or even a partial wall, to enliven a fireplace or to create [click to continue…]

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FAQs Regarding Cleaning uPVC Windows And Doors

December 16, 2009
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There are quite a few questions that people ask regarding how to clean uPVC windows and doors. However there are some questions that get asked more than most.  Perhaps more important than the questions as to what to do about cleaning uPVC windows and doors are the queries about what not to do.  Here is [...]

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Window Repair

November 25, 2009
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Windows like doors are susceptible to age and to get damaged by the years as they are exposed to the weather sometimes too hot sometimes too cold, rarely the way we want it. As time goes by weather stripping, caulk, frames and hardware on windows can become damaged or broken.

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Fighting Humidity In The House

October 31, 2009

Excessive humidity in a house is just as bad as a level of humidity too low. It is important to maintain an appropriate level of humidity for the human body to feel comfortable, and to prevent structural damage to your house, as well as cause damage to electronic equipment, cameras, books, pianos, and many more of [...]

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Glass Blocks For Showers

October 13, 2009
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Glass blocks have become more and more common for many uses around the house, both inside and outside.  Glass allows light to filter though into areas that  may otherwise rely on artificial light to illuminate them. Glass is tough and has some unique properties when compared to other materials used for shower screens, such as [...]

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uPVC Windows Create That Great First Impression.

October 2, 2009

We all know about wanting to make that really striking first impression.  Think back to that first date with someone you really fancied, remember that interview you had when you had to face your new boss across the table for the first time and how could you ever forget your initial cup of tea with [...]

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