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Recently a highly acclaimed architectural firm in Texas published
an article that helps identify ways for new and existing homeowners
to make their dwelling "green friendly". Gary Gene Olp, Founder and
President of GGO Architects outlines steps to becoming energy
efficient. Olp and his firm promotes green and energy savings by
installing a radiant barrier in the attic. Read on!Dallas -
Sustainability and energy efficiency have become significant
selling factors during the home-buying and home-building process.
In honor of Earth Day, Gary Gene Olp, Founder and President of GGO
Architects,...
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by
Deckorators solar post caps add a great finishing touch to any deck
or fence. At night, they enhance your outdoor living area with a
soft, welcoming glow. With a top-mounted solar lens, rechargeable
double-A batteries and long-lasting LED bulbs, these eco friendly
products require no wiring and mount easily to wood deck posts,
composite deck post or vinyl posts.You’ll find they’re very easy to
install and maintain. To begin installation, remove the protective
clear plastic film from the top of the cap. Pull off the top by
gripping the sides firmly, and lifting it off. Then pull the red
tab (if...
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by
Saving money around the house continues to be a major pursuit for
homeowners nationwide. And with a focus on “going green”, savvy
homeowners are looking for ways to cut energy use to reduce utility
bills and their home’s carbon footprint.There are dozens of ways to
curb energy use around the home. Sealing drafts by applying caulk
and weather-stripping around windows and doors, and applying foam
sealer around drafty outlets and piping leading outside can save up
to 5 percent on heating costs alone. Most important, installing the
proper amount of attic insulation with the proper airflow...
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Friday, May 21, 2010 by
There are several different types of pressure treated wood
available in retail lumber yards today. A discussion involving all
of them would result in an alphabet soup of acronyms for the
various types of treatment formulations.At Universal
Forest Products, we treat our ProWood Micro CA pressure
treated lumber with a formulation known as Micronized Copper Azole,
or MCA. And its makeup is simpler than you may have guessed.The
finished product contains two active ingredients to stop decay and
termite attack: copper and a non-metallic “organic” called
tebuconazole. “Azoles” are used in several...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by
Your home center may have several options when it comes to pressure
treated lumber for landscaping. You should know a few basic facts
about each before you buy.3”x5”x8’ landscape ties (nominal
measurement) Most 3”x5”x8’ pressure treated landscape timbers
(LST’s) originate as the center cants from plywood veneer peeling
mills. Logs are kept wet to make peeling easier and the peeled
cants arrive at the pressure treatment plant without benefit of
kiln or air drying. Lumber that is not dried before pressure
treatment cannot be fully penetrated by the treatment solution
during the treatment...
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Thursday, May 6, 2010 by
Making your home the hub for fun and entertainment can be as
easy as creating the space and inviting folks in. But it’s
important to make sure your outdoor living spaces are as safe as
they are fun. If you already have a deck, give it a thorough spring
checkup. See if you have any loose railings or balusters, and
inspect the structure of your deck for rotting wood, corroded or
loose fasteners and any mold and mildew.If you find that your deck
needs repairs, consider updating it with new composite decking and
railing. Latitudes, a leading composite decking brand, offers
several unique decking...
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Friday, January 15, 2010 by
Wood fuel pellets are an eco-friendly product, providing
a reliable and efficient option for home heating. With lower
temperatures and thinning wallets, Universal Forest Products has
the solution for your pellet stove fuel needs: Super-premium wood
fuel pellets by Rocky Mountain Pellet Company. Wood fuel heating
pellets are a great alternative fuel source for homes and
businesses. Heat from wood stove pellets is a carbon neutral,
environmentally-friendly heat source that reduces greenhouse
emissions, while at the same time providing exceptional comfort.
Use of wood pellet heat is on the rise...
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Thursday, October 1, 2009 by
With the real estate market slowly rebounding from its plunge and
credit still tight, housing figures show that more homeowners are
staying put. But that doesn’t mean they’re sitting idly by. People
are investing in affordable home upgrades that not only make an
immediate impact, but make their property more attractive should
they decide to put it on the market later. Today, when it comes to
upgrades for your home, it’s all about bang for the buck.
Homeowners are looking for the best return on investment as well as
simple, inexpensive ways to make dramatic improvements to their
homes. Outdoor...
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