23-05-2012 14:59 The Z-bar installation on Milgard replacement windows make replacing your windows on your stucco home easy. This video shows you how it works and how your Milgard Certified Dealer can do more than just installation.
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23-05-2012 15:08 When you want to change the placement or size of a window, a full frame installation is needed. A Milgard Certified Dealer will help you through all the steps, from choosing your window to installation and clean-up.
23-05-2012 15:13 Here's what to expect when you are replacing your old windows with Milgard replacement windows. A Milgard Certified Dealer will help you through all the steps, from choosing your window to installation and clean-up.
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Milgard-Block Frame Window Replacement - Video
24-05-2012 15:01 Replacement Windows - Andersen Windows makes a window conversion kit that can quickly replace older Andersen Narroline windows with far more energy-efficient windows. This video is an overview of the replacement window installation.
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Why Are so Many Consumers Adding Value to Their Home with Vinyl Replacement Windows in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area?
As one of the Greater Bay Areas many households; one knows as the home ages, home comfort during the warm summer months costs many Bay Area homeowners much more than it should due to older, poorly sealed, moldy, wood window frames. One way to keep the cool air in the house when one really needs it, without creating huge air conditioning bills, is to consider the benefits of vinyl replacement windows.
Most homeowners in the Bay Area have only one real choice for vinyl replacement windows, and that is the ThermoMax Window- an exclusive product only offered by California HomePro, Inc. The company sells and installs its own custom designed ThermoMax Window and Door series that features: Enhanced Screen Systems, Metal reinforcement, Cardinal IG XL Edge Spacer System and Micraguard Weather Stripping for the health conscious consumer. And, the ThermoMax Window and Door series is backed by an industry leading Double Lifetime Transferable Warranty.
California Homepro, Inc. realized that the homeowners in the Bay Area had resources like Lowes windows, Home Depot windows, Anderson replacement windows, Brothers vinyl replacement windows, Milgard vinyl windows, Marvin replacement windows and Sears replacement windows. And although these are all great companies, California Homepro felt they could do better and offer a more complete, custom triple pane window that exceeded the climate and energy needs of the households in the Bay Area.
So, after many years of installing just about every manufactured window in the industry throughout the California Region, California Homepro knew the quality of the windows California consumers were receiving needed improvement and decided to design the ultimate window system. California Homepros company model required that every aspect of the business placed the customer first. Seeking only the best materials, no subcontractors- only their factory certified and trained employees, a healthy corporate culture for all their employees being built on honesty, integrity and communication, and now the final piece- their very own ThermoMax vinyl replacement windows.
California Homepro has taken the time necessary, using their extensive knowledge, to design the ThermoMax vinyl replacement window that now fits the specific needs of the Bay Area homeowner at an affordable price. Standard features include:
Heavy vinyl construction for beauty and durability. Inside glazing gives protection and a clean sight line. Double strength to prevent breakage. Positive Action Lock or optional Singular Action Locking System. Fully interlocking meeting rails for airtight performance. Attractive beveled frame profile with detailed finish. Smooth operating stainless steel balance system. Tilt sash on hung windows for easy cleaning.
With California Homepros ThermoMax custom replacement vinyl windows, consumers all over the Bay Area are adding value to their homes while lowering their heating and cooling costs, and enjoying sound proofing with a cleaner, better looking view of the beautiful Bay Area Region. California Homepro, Inc. has the ultimate and exclusive window and door design with seasoned factory trained and certified technicians- all backed by a lifetime warranty.
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --One of the biggest barriers facing many Connecticut residents in improving the energy efficiency of their homes is the question of where to begin. However, something we do know is that with the warm summer months approaching, cooling season is just around the corner, which means higher energy usage and increased bills.
"We would like all Connecticut residents to know that there is a way to save money during this time," said Rich Steeves, First Vice Chairperson, Energy Efficiency Board. "Many people don't know where to begin, but the first step to consider is getting an expert into your home to conduct a comprehensive energy assessment. The best time to do this is when the temperatures are still comfortable, before it gets too hot. Think about how miserable it would be to insulate your attic in 90 degree weather."
By receiving an energy assessment, residents could save themselves hours of hard work and better understand how to become more energy efficient and where their money is being spent when it comes to energy usage.
"The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund's Home Energy Solutions program helps residents by sending trained specialists to their homes to perform the assessment, make on-the-spot improvements and provide rebates on appliances, HVAC systems and insulation, for starters. Our goal is to make sure your home is as energy efficient as possible, and in the end, save you money," said Steeves.
Through the Home Energy Solutions (HES) program, a technician will:
"Education of these programs is crucial, and knowing that you can use our experts to take weatherizing your home to the next level is equally as important," said Steeves. "Residents can opt for additional measures beyond the core services of the HES program, such as quality insulation and the replacement or upgrade of heating and cooling systems, and the upfront cost can be drastically reduced through rebates being offered by the Energy Efficiency Fund as well."
All HES customers can find rebates and incentives for numerous appliances on the Fund's website, but some of these rebates are available for a limited time only. For instance, zero percent financing for home insulation is available only until June 30, 2012 for all electric and gas heating customers.
The basic HES program incurs a modest $75 fee to be collected at the time of service and is available to all Connecticut Light and Power and United Illuminating Company customers.
For more information on HES programs, please call 1-877-WISE USE, visit http://www.CTEnergyInfo.com or join in on the energy efficient conversation at http://www.facebook.com/energyefficiencyct.
About the Connecticut Energy Efficiency FundThe Energy Efficiency Fund promotes efficient energy use, helps residents and businesses save on their electric and natural gas bills, advances economic development, reduces electric demand, and helps reduce air pollution. Energy Efficiency Fund programs serve residential customers, including limited-and fixed-income customers, as well as business and municipal customers. Connecticut's energy efficiency programs are funded by a charge on customers' utility bills and administered by the state's electric and gas utilities including: Connecticut Light and Power, United Illuminating, Yankee Gas, Connecticut Natural Gas, and Southern Connecticut Gas. Additional information on Connecticut's energy efficiency programs can be found at http://www.ctenergyinfo.com or by calling 1.877.WISE.USE.
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CLEVELAND - An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation has found residential air conditioning and heating technicians in Ohio are not required to be licensed despite potential fire hazards from faulty installation.
In fact, 35 other states require technicians, who come into your home to do such work, obtain state licensing--but not Ohio.
Homeowner Keith Coppridge built his own home and thought he had hired "experts" to install his heating and cooling systems.
"I figured they were professionals at their job--otherwise they wouldn't be doing it," said Coppridge.
But eight years later, the unit malfunctioned and Coppridge searched until he finally found a "licensed" technician.
"It was deadly," said Todd Daum, who took the test to obtain his license. "This could have injured them if they been asleep when the fire started." Daum said wiring in the unit was installed improperly.
In Ohio, where hairdressers and beekeepers are required to be licensed--residential heating and air conditioning technicians are not.
Robert Reilage is a former Ohio Fire Marshall who said licensing is not a popular topic among legislators.
"Most people in the state are looking at less government--not more," said Reilage. He said unless Ohio's contractors demand licensing, it won't happen.
Meanwhile, no one is keeping thorough records.
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BRAINERD, Minn. When people in Brainerd run the dishwater, or take hot showers, they not only use energy, they create it.
The water they use and the waste they flush down toilets all flows to the sewer, which not surprisingly can be a pretty warm place - and heat can generate energy.
Brainerd officials say that unconventional source of energy to heat holds huge energy potential for heating and cooling buildings, likely starting with the city police station and a school building.
Under the right conditions that could save the city, the Brainerd School District and residents money.
"Everybody heats water," said Scott Sjolund, technology supervisor for Brainerd Public Utilities. "That's potential energy that could be extracted."
The idea for the project comes from Brainerd-based Hidden Fuels, a company that has been creating a thermal energy map of the city. In 2009, the company began working with the city and the Brainerd School District to seek a $45,000 grant from the federal stimulus package.
In 2010, a team led by Peter Nelson a principal of Hidden Fuels, installed sensors in the city's sewers. For more than a year they measured the temperature and the amount of sewage running through them.
"...There's a significant amount of energy -- literally enough to heat hundreds of homes within the streets of the city of Brainerd."
Mock-up design of what Roger's kitchen should look like when completed.
World-Herald reporter Roger Buddenberg and his wife are embarking on a major home remodeling project. He'll blog about the ups and downs, delays and accomplishments at omaha.com/living
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The Hounds
May 23
We aren't actually remodeling the dogs, of course. Although if that were possible ...
I bring them up because at first they were an obstacle to the project. (Note to self: "Obstacle" would be a good dog name.) Boarding two Lab-sized mutts for weeks and weeks would have been prohibitively costly. Instead, family friends (who have a dog of their own) came to the rescue. They have dog-sat.
The mutts return to our house for weekend furloughs, during which the poor creatures wonder, "What has happened to the place?" and, more important, "Where has the best dog-nap couch gone?" and "What time is supper?"
Soon they'll be home for good. The project is in the home stretch painting, the last bits of trim, a few last appliance hookups, a final floor finishing and the like.
Dogs make poor remodelers, as a rule. Both of ours shed a lot of hair a problem when painting. One is always happy, always interrupting, often mischievous. The other is crabby and naps a lot. (I'm told I resemble one of them.) In short, inviting them to a home improvement project would be like inviting the Bumpus hounds to Christmas dinner.
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Merlone Geier seeks OK for city's tallest building Nearby small businesses say they're being forced out
by Daniel DeBolt Mountain View Voice Staff
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"To realize we're potentially constructing the tallest structures in Mountain View, I was pretty surprised by that," said Environmental Planning Commissioner Chris Clark.
Developer Merlone Geier has proposed a 12-story, 167-foot-tall office building and parking garage as part of phase 2 of its redevelopment of San Antonio shopping center, an area that encompasses Beverages & More, Ross and Jo-Ann fabrics. To put that in perspective, the city's tallest building at 444 Castro St. is 145 feet tall.
The project also includes a 150 to 200-room hotel, 2,858 parking spaces and 66,000 square feet of ground floor retail facing a park along the Hetch-Hetchy right of way. Merlone Geier is already under construction on phase 1 of the project just south of the site, including a new Safeway, three apartment buildings and dozens of new retail spaces.
Residents packed the council chambers and expressed concern about the project's size and design and about several small businesses, including the Milk Pail Market, at the corner of San Antonio Road and California Street on property that Merlone Geier hopes to buy. The businesses face the possibility of having tall buildings towering in the background.
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