Recent Blog Posts
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February 1, 2012
Many homes experience air infiltration that results in poor energy efficiency. Air infiltration can cause an uncomfortable living environment any time of year, but its main toll can be found on a homeowner's heating bill during the colder seasons. Adding insulation alone simply isn't enough.
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February 1, 2012
GA energy codes are quickly changing, and the requirement to conduct blower door testing will take effect before we know it. ZIP System® wall sheathing from Huber Engineered Woods is one product that can make your life much easier with these new codes.
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February 1, 2012
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, homeowners could save up to 20% on their heating and cooling costs by air sealing and insulating. Using GREAT STUFF insulating foam is an excellent way to try and recoup some of those savings.
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January 19, 2012
On average, 10% of home electric bills are typically due to lighting. If you’ve done all that you can in regards to purchasing energy efficient bulbs and fixtures, then maybe the next thing to consider is making the best use of natural lighting.
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January 17, 2012
The green building and remodeling movement puts great emphasis on natural lighting, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.
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January 17, 2012
Have you ever heard the old saying "Sleep tight; don't let the bed bugs bite"? There's a reason for that saying and a reason for it being such an old one --they've been living with us for centuries. Even in these modern times, bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are still a problem.
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January 6, 2012
One of the dangers of Carbon monoxide (CO) is that it is both odorless and invisible. This poisonous gas can be given off by some of the most common appliances in your home.
Any heat producing appliance, such as your propane or gas hot water heater, produces carbon monoxide.
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November 17, 2011
Properly maintaining your furnace filter is essential to protecting the air quality in your home as well as reducing future repair costs for your furnace. The two most common questions about furnace filters are: What type do I need? And, how often do I need to change it?
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October 20, 2011
Green products are the catalysts that drive our movement toward a cleaner earth, but what makes a product green? Since the term “green” is used so often today for so many different concepts, how do we quantify it?
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September 23, 2011
Not only are locksets important for your security, they also add an attractive and stylish finish to the front door of your home. There are, however, many valid reasons to consider replacing them.
Wear and Tear Your first line of defense against unwanted intruders is a properly locked door.
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