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13 November 2011, by admin
Sears Home Services has provided the useful checklist below for winterizing your home, if you haven’t already done so. You can visit Sears from this link.
Maintaining Home Heating Systems
Now is the time to look at home heating systems—before sub-freezing temperatures become the norm. Clogged and dirty vents force heaters to work harder to warm the home, translating to higher heating bills. Sears customers can have their heating vents cleaned to help with air circulation and ventilation. This simple cleaning service will not only help keep homes warmer, it will also assist in keeping wallets a bit fuller, too.
Heating system preventive maintenance can also help ensure that your home heating system is running efficiently. A 20-point home heating preventive maintenance check prior to winter’s full force descending on homeowners will help safeguard against costly breakdowns in the future and in the midst of a winter storm when they can least repair it.
Additionally, for homeowners with aging heating systems that are 10 years or older, it may be time replace it with a more energy efficient option. To help determine if a new home heating system is needed, Sears customers can request a free in-home design consultation.
Reducing Window and Roof Drafts
An essential step to keeping cozy and saving energy is to
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22 February 2010, by Isabella
Therma Tru Doors – Therma – TRU, the nation’s leading manufacturer of Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors systems, announced that they have taken care of homeowners by complying with Strict New Energy Standards set by the government through the ENERGY STAR program for the Door, Window and Skylight category. The company also promised that it will continue to improve energy-efficient consumer products available on the market today.
The company has homeowners covered when it comes to meeting the new criteria of the Energy Star program that became effective on January 4, 2010. The Energy Star program has changed their criteria for the Door, Window and skylight category to continue to raise the bar for energy efficient consumer products available on the market today,” said Steve Jasperson, code and regulatory compliance manager for Therma-Tru. “Even with the new criteria, almost all of Therma-Tru’s fiberglass and steel entry door systems meet these strict ENERGY STAR guidelines and are also National Fenestration Rating Council® (NFRC) Certified.”
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2 June 2009, by Isabella
Target(R) launches Dror(TM) for Target, an exclusive limited-edition collection that includes bedding, decorative accessories and stationery. Target is committed to enlisting fresh and new designers that create stylish yet affordable products for every room in the home. Dror Benshetrit, known for his multi-functional design, will bring his space-saving innovations to his new limited-edition collection for Target.
Dror for Target features a variety of products, including comforters, quilts, sheets and tapestries in elegant shades of brown, raspberry, plum and aqua with textures and patterns that are destined for mixing and matching. The decorative accessories selection includes removable wall decals, a clock, lamps, a side table and a nesting bookcase. Stationery items include file folders, sketchbook and mini composition books that are emblazoned with modern graphics. Many products collapse, fold away or serve multiple functions, making them ideal for city dwellers, college students or anyone looking to maximize space on a tight budget.
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18 April 2009, by Isabella
Honored as one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 American Designers and House & Garden’s Top 50 “Tastemakers,” Filicia is one of the most recognized names in interior design. Known for five seasons as the design guru on Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, he was honored with an Emmy and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Art Direction. Filicia is currently starring in his own Style Network series Dress My Nest and is the recent recipient of Interior Design magazine’s Merit Award for Outstanding Eco-Design. He has earned numerous industry accolades for his work with high profile clients like Jennifer Lopez, the W Hotel chain, and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.
The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) is a proud collaboration with industry leaders in their categories. They are:
* Furniture – Vanguard (Fall 2009)
* Textiles – Kravet (Spring & Fall 2009)
* Lighting – Visual Comfort (Fall 2009)
* Area Rugs – Safavieh (Spring 2009)
* Hospitality Carpet – Shaw Hospitality Group (Fall 2009)
* Consumer Appliances – Amana (specialty refrigerators inspired by Thom Summer 2009)
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10 March 2009, by Isabella
With more demand for environmentally-friendly products, designers and manufacturers are introducing upscale luxurious and elegant options that prove stylish and ‘green’ can go hand in hand.
According to home improvement expert Leslie Segrete, “With so many great materials and choices available, you’ll be able to decorate stylishly, while making a difference for our planet.” Here are some of her tips on getting started:
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