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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 22, 2014

Home Shows are a fun way for homeowners to explore the next and best products for energy efficient home improvement, plus upgrades for home beauty and comfort. There are several shows in Western Washington during the first quarter of the year, including ones in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Puyallup, Camano Island and smaller local ones. These shows typically cover products and services for both home interiors and exteriors, plus landscaping, outbuildings, cabins, remodeling and an assortment of home related products. In the area of energy efficient home upgrades, some of the new and expected to be hot items this year are:

1. A tank water heater with a lifetime warranty. Electric tank water heaters last 8-10 years and are famous for big ugly water leaks - until now. HTP has created a new tank which is made of stainless steel and has a limited lifetime warranty. Yes, that is for the buyers whole life. There is one consumable piece that must be replaced every decade which costs about $300 installed, vs the cost of a new tank at that interval. The stainless steel tank resists any corrosion and has no anode rod to corrode inside. With maintenance, the owner can expect peace of mind for many years. In addition, this tank is engineered for faster response time. So it refills with hot water faster than a regular electric tank will. This is a great option for electric tank customers. It comes in 40 and 50 gallon sizes and the stainless look is attractive.

2. Home energy audits (and auditors). With the increasing popularity of using an energy audit to plan your energy efficient home upgrades the right way, auditors have become a popular feature at the shows. Washington Energy will be bringing certified BPI home energy auditors to meet the public and answer questions at the Tacoma, Seattle and Everett home shows.

3. Ductless heat pumps continue to be popular in 2014. Ductless heating for electrically heated homes or as an addition to ducted heating has exploded in Western Washington over the past 2 years. At each show, visitors will find several companies with heat pumps on display including those by Daikin, the world leader in heating, and Mitsubishi, a top brand in ductless heating, plus others.

4. Tankless water heaters are also an area where technology has created greater home comfort. Energy efficient tankless water heaters are now being used for more than just heating water, they are running radiant heating systems for the whole house. Similar to the way a boiler works, some tankless water heaters are made to be able to interface with radiant heating systems. Radiant heating, most often seen as floor heating, provides even heat throughout the house and creates a wonderful feel under foot when you step onto warm tile. This type of heating is surprisingly energy efficient and there are rebates from several local utilities for the equipment. Find out more at your local home show.

Washington Energy Services, a leading home improvement contractor in Washington State, exhibits at several major home shows in the Jan-March timeframe including the Tacoma Home Show, Seattle Home Show, Port Susan Camano Island, and our Energy Audit team will be at the Everett Home Show and Phinney Neighborhood Home Fair. All of the products mentioned above will be available.

After the home shows end, the products can be found at the Washington Energy Services showroom, 3909 196th St SW, Lynnwood WA 98036 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

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Home security measures have become an indispensable albeit pricey necessity in the eyes of many homeowners today. This is particularly true for those who spend a great deal of time away from their houses or are about to take a long family trip, which means leaving them empty and thus very vulnerable to break-ins. As the Chinese New year holidays are around the corner, here are several simple and cheap ways you can minimise the risk of your home being broken into by burglars.

1) Lock everything up and stow away your ladders

The most important step that everyone knowns in regards to safeguarding your home is of course to lock all the doors and windows, but many homeowners get a little lax when it comes to the second-storey windows or if they live in an apartment or condominimium. If you live in a landed property and keep your handyman equipment outside, bring in any ladders you may have as burglars are not averse to using your own tools agains you. For high-rise homeowners living on higher floors, thieves can find creative ways to reach your home so be vigilant about those locks.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 21, 2014

Bardi Heating, Cool and Plumbing, an Atlanta HVAC repair company, relocated to a larger office in December 2013. The office is located in East Norcross, GA within metro Atlanta. Prior to the transition, the company was situated in a smaller office several blocks away from the new location. The move will positively impact clients as well. Staff growth will result in more appointment availability and increased work performance.

The new office is housed in a single-story building on Peachtree Corners. The interior is dressed in calm, neutral colors. This larger office area provides the staff a myriad of benefits. The expansive space allows staff to spread out, yielding quieter working spaces. The larger space also affords Bardi the opportunity to expand staffing in the future and hire more employees.

The new office features a larger training room, conference room and meeting spaces, as well as a spacious break room for the staff outfitted with new appliances. The office includes a new Honeywell smart thermostat, which Bardi recommends and installs in homes across Atlanta. The bigger office space also provides ample storage for more parts, pieces, and tools of the trade.

The new office is a generous space for our company to grow into, said Gresham Ard, the residential general manager at Bardi. Our staff can spread out and really focus on work because its quieter. We have a lot of opportunities to expand storage and staffing, as well.

Bardi Heating, Cooling and Plumbing is a family-owned HVAC and plumbing company in Atlanta. Founded in 1989 by Alex and Susan Bardi, the company has been providing the Atlanta area with quality HVAC services for almost 25 years. Bardi also offers plumbing repairs and services, and is home to an experienced management team as well as an outstanding team of NATE certified technicians, whose number one priority is to keep their customers satisfied by always, always, always doing the right thing. For more information about Bardi, please visit bardi.com.

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Former B.C. Hydro environmental consultant John Kelly says the Crown Corporation deserved praise for right-of-way clearing practices in the 1980s and 1990s, but a section of the new Interior-to-Lower Mainland Line failed to avoid environmental damage.

Wed driven to Burke Mountain in Coquitlam recently to view the clearing for towers 5071 to 5075, the tail end of the ILMs 250 kilometers of towers and cables from Merritt.

Kelly wanted to see what this site looked like after being frustrated by what he found at Millionaire Creek in the Malcolm Knapp UBC Research Forest in Maple Ridge.

An environmental audit in June identified damage to the coho producer. It still hadnt been repaired in November as spawning occurred.

Other steps to mitigate impacts reseeding of scraped off vegetation, and water diversion channels were just being taken.

Luckily, sunny weather delayed the rainy season.

At tower 5071, at the base of the mountain, Kelly noted more failures to avoid damage, and mitigate impacts. Hed later report them to Maple Ridge stakeholders, including ARMS, the research forest and Rod Stott, environment officer for Maple Ridge.

Trees were felled and left across a stream, he noted.

Kelly thought theyd been cut a year ago, but the mess is still here and the clearing contractor is gone. This is very poor construction practice. Damage occurred when some trees were pulled out [by skidders].

ARMS favors the use of helicopters to remove trees more expensive, but less disruptive.

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TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects has recognized Richard W. Fawley among the 2013 AIA Florida Class of Citizen Architects.

The program was developed by the National AIA to recognize architects who use insights, talents, training and experience to contribute meaningfully, beyond self, to the improvement of the community and human condition.

Fawley has served the Manatee community for more than 30 years. In that time he has volunteered for many local organizations such as Goodwill Manasota and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Fawley is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Manatee Education Foundation, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce as well as several task forces and committees for other local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Corporations.

"I am proud to be recognized as part of the Citizen Architect Class, a distinguished group of professionals who, by their actions advocate for higher living standards, the creation of sustainable environment, quality of life, and the greater good." Fawley said.

John Neal Homes opens new Palmevera model

LAKEWOOD RANCH -- John Neal Homes opened its Palmavera model in the Haddington section of Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch.

The Palmavera is a new 2,884 square-foot floor plan with three bedrooms plus a den, and open great room layout.

Haddington features private roads, including its own transponder-controlled "residents only" gate, paver sidewalks and community landscaping. Neighborhood amenities will include three gazebos and a kayak launch. Homes will range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, with home and home site packages beginning in the high $400,000s.

MSC Foundation donates nearly $20,000

LAKEWOOD RANCH -- The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Michael Saunders & Co., handed out about $20,000 in year-end charitable grants for 2013.

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