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Edwardian home gets a green makeover for a busy family
A new GreenPoint Rated remodel helps a young family enjoy connectedness and privacy in a modestly sized city home.
| Thinking of investing in a new refrigerator, washer and dryer or other home appliance? One item on the pro-and con list is whether it really makes sense to buy energy-efficiency appliances. The Energy Information Administration helps answer the … | |
 | With more than 860 million appliances in the U.S., energy-efficiency improvements can make a huge impact. That's why Whirlpool Corp. has continued to improve the performance of its products, said Jeff Fettig, chairman and CEO when he addressed the … |
 | While the outdoor-kitchen trend continues to be as popular as ever, it's based upon a little secret: it requires two of everything, including furniture and appliances. Now, NanaWall Systems has created an innovative way for homeowners to enjoy the … |
 | While log homes from Bracebridge, Ontario-based True North may look rustic on the outside, hi-tech secrets make these homes truly high performance. Built from white pine heartwood timber sustainably grown in northern Ontario and Quebec and certified … |
 | As the housing market recovers, the big question in 2013 is whether today's price gains will continue strongly enough to encourage builders to build and homeowners to remodel and sell their properties at a profit. "Not all remodeling projects are … |
 | Granite Transformations, a Miramar, Fla.,-based home remodeling retailer, offers a new line of countertops that incorporates up to 72 percent post-consumer recycled materials along with tempered glass and semi-precious man-made stones. The recycled … |
 | Point-of-use water filters make it easy to provide clean water for your family. And there's no more frequent point of use than the kitchen refrigerator. GE's new Café French door refrigerators features an advanced water filtration system. The … |
| We turn on the tap and expect hot water to flow for a soothing shower or washing dishes. But that's not always been the case. It hasn't been too many years ago – less than an average lifetime – that hot water came only after serious … | |
 | Ever bite into a choice cut at a high-end steak house and wonder why you can't get the same flavor at home? It's because many steakhouses use high-temperature infrared (IR) grilling technology that can sear meats evenly at 700 degrees or hotter … |
 | Do your part to stop the flow during the EPA's annual Fix-a-Leak week, which is March 18-24, 2013. Each year, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leaks from the plumbing in U.S. homes according to the EPA WaterSense Program. Repairing dripping … |
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Major Appliances Strategies That Sell Homes
Make the most of your selling opportunities with appliances that buyers love.Type: White PaperSponsored by: SCHOTT North America -
Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertops are increasing in popularity. Few materials are as versatile as concrete. Concrete can be molded into any shape or color, and can be made smooth or rough. Concrete countertops …Type: GuideSource: Concrete Network -
Buying Guide-Cooktops
Cooktops usually get quite a bit of use, so it is important to choose a model that will be cost and energy efficient. Before purchasing a cooktop, know the best choices for your household cooking …Type: GuideSource: hhgregg -
Kitchen Remodeling: Strategies For Energy Efficiency
A kitchen remodeling project offers many opportunities for improving energy efficiency. Improvements such as air sealing, insulation, installing energy efficient windows, lighting, and purchasing …Type: GuideSource: NAHB -
Do It Yourself Recipes For Eco-Friendly Cleaning
Most commercially produced cleaning products contain a variety of solvents and artificial fragrances. There are many natural alternatives that are just as effective for cleaning, without the added …Type: White PaperSource: Finger Lakes Buy Green
