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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our full featured Walk-In Bathtubs provide ease of use, with very low threshold doors.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our Walk-In Bath Tubs will fit into almost any space where there is an existing bathtub or a larger shower space. In most cases we can install your new Walk-In Tub and use your existing tile and other surrounds. Our tubs have beautiful transitions to the walls and<br />handsome fixtures. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Your new Walk-In Tub will be a smart and </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">equity enhancing upgrade to your home. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have models for most budgets. Call today for an </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in-home, no pressure estimate! </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In addition to the ease of getting in and out of a </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Walk-In Tub, there are significant health benefits </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(and a Walk-in Tub may have some tax benefits </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">if recommended by your doctor). Here are some of </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">the health and therapeutic benefits many people </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">realized from Hydrotherapy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: times;">for: arthritis, diabetes, stroke, respiratory infections, asthma, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, scoliosis,carpal tunnel syndrome and bursitis. Hydrotherapy is shown to help in the healing process after surgery and for many other medical conditions. Your new Walk-in tub will reduce stress, and help you have extended mobility.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: times;">Pain Relief. The buoyancy from the water lifts 90% of your body weight which eliminates pressure on the spine and other joints. For many people this provides tremendous relief from pain. If you have pain from arthritis, surgery, injury, or many other sources, a new Walk-In Bath Tub could very well change your life!</span><br />
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Saving money thanks to the Sun. If solar energy does not save money does it really work?<br />
Solar power from the sun, it is in the light that the energy is transferred from the sun.<br />
That light travels at the speed of light <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light</a><br />
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<b>the speed of light = 670 616 629 miles per hour</b></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Photo Voltaic electricity or into heat that can directly or indirectly heat fluids that can be used for a variety of uses. Heating water can be used in industrial, commercial or residential uses.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In homes solar hot water is most often used for "hot water" that is used thru faucets and home appliances. Solar can also be used to for building heating systems. <a href="http://www.airconditioningplumbing.com/state.php?state=&section=Features_and_Benefits" target="_blank">HVAC</a> air conditioning systems </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Solar electric systems for homes are in demand due to aggressive rebates and incentives.</span></div>
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DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, federal, local, and utility incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc.</div>
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<li>Zoom in and see exactly which parts of your roof are good for solar!</li>
<li>Print the results in a report (View Sample).</li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal;">The LA County Solar map is based upon the most accurate large-scale solar model in the world, with solar radiation calculated every 5 feet. 250 million individual measurements include:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The California Solar Initiative offers cash back for installing solar on your home or business.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">California is striving to create megawatts of new solar-generated electricity, moving the state towards a clean energy future. And you can help!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;">Thank you for visiting the EPBB Calculator homepage. The calculator provides an estimated CSI system size and incentive amount of a solar electric system</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Consumer Energy Center went on line in 1995 to offer the public a one-stop site on the Internet for the latest information about energy resources and how to use them wisely in our home, work and vehicles. In March 2006, we unveiled our website with updated navigation and new features.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252;">SCE has long been a pioneer and a leader in renewable energy. Our long-standing commitment dates back to 1911 when we began operating our Big Creek Hydro system in the southern Sierra Mountains and continues today: SCE is the nation's leading purchaser of renewable energy.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.sce.com/solarleadership/solar-rooftop-program/default.htm">http://www.sce.com/solarleadership/solar-rooftop-program/default.htm</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252;">At SCE, we're passionate about solar and the promise it holds for a cleaner, greener energy future. We're educating solar contractors to help meet the demands of a burgeoning "green" economy, hosting informational workshops for customers like you who want to learn more about the benefits of "going solar" and investing in new solar technologies that will enable us to provide your home or business with clean, renewable power for many years to come.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5a5a5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">There is no doubting the importance of the delivery of water in Los Angeles, a semi-arid desert region with very little native water. In fact, the growth of Los Angeles is intricately linked to the history of the LADWP.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5a5a5a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The Los Angeles Aqueduct did more than supply water to the city. It also brought power to Los Angeles. During the building of the aqueduct, the city’s first power plant—located at Division Creek and built in 1905—was brought online to supply hydroelectric power for the aqueduct’s construction.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5a5a5a; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Solar Features and Benefits</span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you have a power bill of $150 or more a month, you can save with solar now. Start generating your own power now. Any power that you do not use literally spins your meter backwards and you receive credit from your utility company. Besides saving money the power company can pay you.<br /><br />With tax credits and rebates you can save up to 50% on your Solar system now, and save another 20 - 35% on you power bills. The cost of a solar system is less than your monthly power bill.<br /><br />Rent or lease. Cumulative savings over 15 - 25 years can be in the tens of thousands of dollars ($20.000 - $160.000).<br /><br />Solar is an Investment. Lock in low consistent energy cost now. As energy cost go up you save more money. (7.5 - 15 % annual increase)<br /><br />Most panel systems have a 25 year Warranty.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Not only do most of your home's appliances need additional power, but distribution panels with screw-in fuses are generally considered fire hazards. In many areas, insurance companies will not renew your homeowner's insurance your home has an electrical distribution panel with screw-in fuses.<br /><br />If your current electrical service to your home is less than 220 amps - and especially if it has a distribution panel that uses screw in fuses -- you should consider replacing it a top priority.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Ceiling fans</b> -- if you add extra wiring in your home, you can control the lights and fans separately from the wall switch, to adjust the fan speed, as well as turn off the light while leaving the fan on.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Garage</b> -- Can you use a power tool in the garage without unplugging the spare freezer? If not, upgrade the electrical service to your garage to reduce the possibility of a circuit overload.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Home entertainment centers</b> - wide-screen televisions, VCRs, stereos, CD and DVD players and home theatres all place large demands on your home's electrical capacity.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Never work on the wiring inside your breaker box yourself - have an electrician work on this because these wires continue to be live, even with the main switch shut off.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Use a circuit tester to make sure there is no residual current still flowing to the circuit.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Wear rubber-soled shoes.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Only use wood or fiberglass ladders.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Never work on electrical projects with wet hands, shoes or feet.</li>
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Remember: all electrical work requires review by your local electrical inspector to make sure the changes conform with local codes. If you fail to have the proper permits and inspections, it can cost you time - and money in penalties and possibly having to have the work redone. A licensed electrician will ensure that the work is done to code and that all the permits and inspections are taken care of.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Options and Features</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Sunrooms come in many different styles and sizes. Like any other home improvement project, it's smart start with a plan. Consider the following key points:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><img align="right" alt="Sunroom Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/sunrooms/sunrooms_2.jpg" hspace="10" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;" vspace="25" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Where will the sunroom be attached to the house?</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Will you use an architect's plan and a builder or purchase a kit? Is it going to be a DIY project?</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Will you use a glass roof, a partial glass roof, or sky lights?</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Do you want windows that open? What about screens for summer?</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Is security an issue?</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Home Bolt Down</b><br />Steel bolts or special foundation plates are fastened to the house's sill plate (the plate that connects the concrete foundation to the pony wall) to anchor it to the foundation.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Increasing Shear Strength</b><br />Sheets of half-inch plywood are nailed along the pony wall to increase its shear (horizontal) strength.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Your house is probably your most expensive expenditure and greatest investment. The potential damages to your house in an earthquake if it is not up to code are many times as expensive as the cost of retrofit. Unfortunately, earthquake insurance is not adequate protection against damage received in a severe quake. Insurance deductibles are usually high - 10% of the value of your home. Which means that your deductible on a $300,000 home would be $30,000. Additionally, if your home is damaged or demolished due to an earthquake, you are still responsible to continue paying your <a href="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/finance.php" target="_blank">mortgage</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083576990540100009.post-79975872111676559472012-08-04T17:10:00.005-07:002015-04-24T16:18:55.988-07:00Paint Painting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/painting_texture.php" target="_blank"><img alt="Painting and Texture Remodeling" border="0" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/images/painting_texture_title.gif" /></a></span><br />
<img align="right" alt="Painting and Texture Remodeling" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/painting/painting_4.jpg" hspace="10" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;" vspace="40" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>What About Texture Coating?</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">An alternative to painting your home's interior and exterior every few years is texture coating. In addition to the many interesting patterns and designs that can be created with textured coatings, a wide range of color choices is also possible.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Many contractors offer 100% acrylic polymer-based protective, long-lasting and decorative textured coating. Texture coating can work as exterior protective and decorative coating over surfaces of concrete, masonry, stucco, wood, metal or acrylic-based textured coatings. It can also be used as an interior protective and decorative coating over prepared drywall, concrete or masonry surfaces.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br />A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to any home's exterior and interior. Not only does paint increases your home's beauty, but it also helps to protect your home from the elements.<br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Painting and Texture Remodeling" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/painting/painting_1.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="25" /><br />The type of <a href="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/painting_texture.php" target="_blank">paint </a>you choose to use depends on what you are painting - exterior siding and trim, or interior walls and woodwork - as well as the type of finish that you want. As a rule of thumb, purchase the highest-quality paint you can afford. High-quality paint is less prone to yellow as it ages, goes on smoother, and won't leave brush marks.<br /><br /><b>Latex or Oil?</b><br />Interior house paints are either latex- or oil/alkyd-based. Each has different characteristics and uses.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Latex</b> - provides the longest-lasting finish with the best gloss retention. Latex paints are easy to work with, dry quickly and are extremely durable. Additionally, latex paints clean up easily with soap and water.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Oil /Alkyd</b> - offers good adhesion, excellent durability and stain resistance make Oil/alkyd-based paints are excellent choices for trim in high-traffic rooms, such as kitchens and bathrooms. You can clean paint tools with mineral spirits.</li>
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A primer will help paint adhere to the surface, providing a more uniform appearance. Use a primer when painting over new wood, bare wood, or repainting over existing bright or dark colors. You will also need to use a primer when the surface you want to paint is porous or the paints are incompatible (such as when you apply latex paint over alkyd). An existing painted surface in good condition and compatible with the finish coat may not need an additional primer.<br />
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<b>Levels of Sheen</b><br />
Sheen is the term used to describe the degree of a paint's light has reflection. Both latex and oil-based paints are available in a variety of different glosses, which determines the luster or shininess of dry paint. The sheen of paint also determines its ability to hide flaws and how easy it is to clean. <img align="right" alt="Painting and Texture Remodeling" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/painting/painting_3.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="20" /><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Semi-gloss Finishes</b><br />Semi-gloss finishes work well on kitchen cabinets, the front door, banisters, railings and windowsills. They also highlight details in trim and decorative molding. Note: the higher the gloss, the more it emphasizes any surface imperfections.</li>
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<b>Flat Finishes</b><br />
Flat paints have very little sheen to no shine and hide surface imperfections." Since stain removal can be difficult, flat paint is usually used in areas that require little or no washing, such as ceilings or in closets, adult bedrooms and formal living rooms and dining rooms.<br />
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Purchase test quarts to review your color and finish selections at home. Paint a piece of scrap material such as cardboard, or even a portion of your wall, to study the effects of various light conditions.<br />
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<b>Consider Low -Volatility Paints</b><br />
When selecting an interior finish, consider water-based enamel instead of an oil-based gloss paint. Water-based gloss enamels emit less odor than conventional oil-based paints. Many paint manufacturers also offer low-volatility paints to promote healthier air quality.<br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Easy to clean</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Vinyl is often a good, affordable choice for kitchen floors. Vinyl is also resilient, providing a softer surface if you drop a glass or dish.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Tile, laminate and wood are also alternatives. Rugs and mats can soften harder materials.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">A light floor shows more dirt than a darker one.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Waterproof for sink, toilet and bathtub overflows</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Easy to clean and install, vinyl is a popular choice.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ceramic tile and marble are also stylish, long wearing options.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Newer versions of laminate and wood products can be adapted to high-moisture bathrooms.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Durable -- high traffic areas, pets and children mean a lot of wear and tear</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Functional - needs to accommodate a variety of decors</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Stain-resistant</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Carpet offers fibers and styles that are long wearing and stain resistant.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Hardwood and wood laminate also provide an attractive, durable option, especially with the addition of area rugs. A good choice for those with allergies.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Remember, lighter floors show more soil than darker ones.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Minimal traffic areas.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Adaptable to frequent décor changes.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Carpet is a traditional, long-wearing choice. Consider neutral colors to accommodate design changes over the years.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Hardwood or laminate floors are also attractive alternatives and a good choice for those with allergies.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b></b></span><b></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083576990540100009.post-57259263972342599452012-08-04T16:59:00.002-07:002015-04-24T16:21:48.323-07:00Outdoor Living<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Landscaping Remodeling" border="0" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/images/landscaping_title.gif" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">As a homeowner, how much have you thought about landscaping? A beautiful lawn and backyard has many benefits? <a href="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/landscaping.php" target="_blank">Landscaping</a> can increase the value of your home by 15% or more, and home improvement experts estimate that 100% to 200% of your landscaping costs can be recovered when you sell your home.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Landscaping Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/landscaping/landscaping_3.jpg" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Landscaping Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/landscaping/landscaping_6.jpg" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">In the same way a frame enhances a picture, beautiful landscaping brings attention to your house. Whether you decide to do it yourself or hire an experienced landscape designer, the first step is to start with a plan. Remember, when creating your landscaping plan make sure to include both the front and the back of your house.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Take a few moments to think about what you want to accomplish with your landscaping.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><img align="right" alt="Landscaping Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/landscaping/landscaping_5.jpg" hspace="10" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;" vspace="20" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Landscaping ideas can come from anywhere - magazines, books or other people's beautiful outdoor living spaces. Cutting out pictures is a terrific way to determine your style, as well as give your landscape designer a better idea of the styles, plants and colors that you like.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">If you decide to work with a landscape designer, you should expect the process to include:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><img align="right" alt="Landscaping Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/landscaping/landscaping_4.jpg" hspace="10" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;" vspace="40" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Site Analysis</b><br />The layout for a landscape is similar to that of your home or office - with rooms for specific uses or activities. Connecting these "rooms" or areas to create traffic flow and interest is the primary challenge of a landscape designer. This is why it's important to determine the function of each outdoor area before laying out the landscape and to analyze how these areas relate to each other. As part of the site analysis, the landscape designer will make recommendations for drainage, locate walls, site a driveway, pool or tennis court, and determine final grades.</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>The Solution</b><br />Once you approve the initial concept, the landscape designer will create your final master plan that shows landscape areas, plant suggestions, hardscapes, materials and accessories. Your landscape designer can price this plan and upon your approval commence construction, or you can use it to obtain bids from your own contractors.</li>
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A deck or patio transitions to the indoors to the outdoors Which is why it's key to keep in mind the architectural style of your home when selecting the shape, style and materials for your outdoor space. Materials range from pressure-treated lumber to synthetics and composites for decks, and from plain concrete to textured cement, bricks and stones for patios. Given the wide variety of materials, your choice of styles - Tuscan retreat, Victorian garden, Japanese meditation garden or thoroughly modern - is only limited by your imagination and budget.<br />
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Building and landscape experts suggest keeping your selection of building materials to no more than two. This gives you more construction flexibility and in the final finishing stage. If you need a bit of color and privacy, you can add to your yard with outdoor structures, pergolas, pathways, outdoor furniture, potted plants and raised plant beds.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Driveways And Walkways" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/images/driveways_walkways_title.gif" /><br /><br /><img align="left" alt="Driveways And Walkways" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/driveway/driveway_1.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="25" /><br />Curb appeal is more than just a stylish paint color and spectacular landscaping. A large part of your home's curb appeal is your driveway and walkway. Certainly your home is more desirable - and valuable - if the driveway is smooth, free of cracks and weeds, and distinctive. In fact, treating your driveway as part of the landscaping is one of the hottest new design trends.<br /><br />But just because walkways and driveways are practical doesn't mean they can't also be good-looking. Begin your designing process by determining the natural paths people take to doors and any high-use areas. You want to avoid building a walk that will be bypassed in favor of walking on the lawn.<br /><br />Today, an increasingly popular driveway design choice -- concrete pavers - combines this beauty with practicality. Pavers are easier to maintain than concrete and asphalt, and last longer without needing to be repaired.<br /><br />Pavers also provide a safe, slip-resistant surface in beautiful beige, coral, variegated or darker blended colors, as well as blends to harmonize with a home's exterior colors.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/walkways.php" target="_blank">Driveway</a> Considerations</b><br />Here are some things to consider when redesigning your driveway:<br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Driveways And Walkways" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/driveway/driveway_2.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="25" /></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Add plants</b>. To soften the rigid lines, create a flowing path of flowerbeds along the driveway. You can plant annuals to add spots of color and use small shrubs or trees to vary the height.</li>
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You don't want your driveway and walkways to stand out in your front yard like a sore thumb. You want the whole look of the front of your house to seamlessly blend together. Your walkway and driveway offer ample opportunities to be creative with the landscaping. It is all about your personal taste. Think variety - differing but complementary plant colors and shapes, heights, textures - to break up what could be a monotonous view. arouse visual interest both horizontally and vertically. Make sure that the various forms, materials and open spaces of your landscape are in scale with one another - and with your house.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083576990540100009.post-66346713262060625282012-08-04T16:44:00.000-07:002014-04-23T13:58:54.558-07:00Windows Doors<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Understanding Glass</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">In addition to the frame and sash materials, in choosing a window, you will want to consider the type of glass.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Windows/Doors/Skylights" border=")" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/images/windows_title.gif" /><br /><br />Windows protect you from the elements, affect the light, ventilation and temperature of your house, and add to your home's architectural style and curb value. In 2007, Remodeling Online estimated that the average wood window replacement project returned approximately 81% resale value, with vinyl window replacements returning 79% of investment.<br /><br />Since windows come in many shapes, sizes and types and are made from a variety of materials, your options are endless. How do you select the windows that are right for your home?<br /><br />First, consider your budget, your home's style and the window's function. Will you be opening it to let the cool spring air in or is it merely decorative? Don't forget to think about security and ease of maintenance.<br /><br />Here are the pros and cons of a range of windows. Generally, windows that offer better weather protection cost more, but they pay off in low maintenance and energy savings.<br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Windows Doors Skylights" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/windows/windows_2.jpg" hspace="15" vspace="20" /></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Vinyl -- Vinyl windows are made from rigid, impact-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC), with hollow spaces inside to make them resistant to heat loss and condensation.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Wood -- Wood will shrink and swell in response to heat and cold, so over time it will warp and rot unless it is protected. Wood windows typically come unfinished. Save extra work by purchasing wood windows already primed on the exterior and interior surfaces of the frame and sash. Certain manufacturers may also offer pre-painted windows.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Clad-wood - Many windows are wood inside and clad on the outside with extruded aluminum or vinyl. The cladding keeps windows maintenance-free for years. Aluminum cladding, while more durable, will scratch; with vinyl, the color permeates the material, so scratches don't show. Neither type of cladding will rust or rot.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Aluminum - These windows are more durable, thinner, lighter and easier to handle than bare wood. Because they are insulated, they reduce heat loss and condensation.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Skylights</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">A sure way to brighten up any room is with a skylight. Skylights provide up to 30% more natural light than traditional vertical windows, and can make a room feel bigger. Skylights are available for any ceiling or roof style.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">There are many brands and several styles to choose from. They include:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Ventilating</b> skylights work well in the bath or kitchen. In addition to providing extra light, the overhead ventilation creates an updraft. Ventilated skylights can be operated by:<ul style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Controlled by temperature sensor</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Remote control</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Electric on/off wall switch</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Manual or motorized hand crank</li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Fixed</b> skylights only provide additional light to a room. They work well in attics, bonus rooms or anywhere you want extra illumination or to enjoy the view. Styles and sizes range from domes to rectangles.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Tubular</b> skylights are small 10-inch or 14-inch diameter lights that can be used in spaces where full-sized skylights cannot. Hallways, bathrooms, even closets can accommodate a tubular skylight. Despite their small size, tubular skylights provide a significant amount of light.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Additionally, following are some extras you might consider when choosing a skylight:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Insulated thermal glass</b> - to prevent loss of heat in the winter and help cool the house in the summer.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Tinting</b> - to filters out ultra violet rays and additional heat.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Shades or blinds</b> - to screen out the rays of the full sun.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Screens</b> - to keep insects outdoors where they belong.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Skylight Installation</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Before you - or a professional - installs the skylight, you need to be familiar with your home's roof and ceiling.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Roof</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Skylights are available in sizes that fit standard 16- or 24-inch framing. Adding a large skylight means that the installer will cut one or more rafters. If the roof is conventionally framed with doubled up rafters on the sides of the rough opening and headers at the top and bottom of the opening, this should be an easy task. However a truss roof presents a challenge since trusses are carefully engineered to carry roof loads, and modifying them in the field is a bad idea. If your home has trusses, ensure you use skylights made to fit between roof members, or gangs several smaller skylights together to create a larger window.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Additionally, your roof's thickness will determine the type of mounting and flashing required. Thinner roofs such as asphalt or fiberglass use self-flashing or curb mount. Thicker, higher-profile roofs such as wood shakes, slate or clay tile require built-up curb and flashing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Ceiling</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">The type of ceiling you have will determine whether or not you need a shaft to direct light into the room.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">A cathedral ceiling skylight will mount directly in the roof.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">A regular ceiling needs either a straight or flared shaft.</li>
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<b></b><b></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083576990540100009.post-66437411309746428692012-08-04T16:35:00.001-07:002014-04-23T13:59:16.016-07:00Roofs<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>What is a Roofing System?</b><br />For the best durability and beauty, a complete roofing system includes hip and ridge shingles, ventilation products, shingles and a water-resistant underlayment.<br /><br />All roof systems have five basic components:</span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Structure: this includes the rafters and trusses that support the sheathing.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Deck/sheathing: these are the boards or sheet material that are fastened to the roof rafters to cover a house.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Underlayment: a sheet of asphalt-saturated material that is used as a secondary layer of protection for the roof deck.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Roof covering: these are the shingles or tiles that protect the sheathing from weather.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Drainage: the features of the roof system's design that allow it to shed water.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Flashing: this is the sheet metal or other material that prevents water seepage.</li>
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Synthetic roof products simulate various types of traditional roof coverings, such as slate and wood shingles and shakes. A point to consider: Although synthetic roof products may simulate the appearance of traditional roof coverings, they do not necessarily have the same properties.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Types of Shingles</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Today, there are many types and styles of shingles to choose from. The choices range from asphalt shingles to wood shakes and clay tiles, from steel panels to rubber lookalike slate. There is an increasing trend towards engineered roofing materials since building codes mandate using fireproof construction materials.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><img align="right" alt="Roof and Siding" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/roofs/roofs_6.jpg" hspace="10" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;" vspace="40" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Asphalt</b><br />Probably the most common roofing material is the three-tab asphalt shingle. As a cost-effective roofing options, asphalt shingles are available in a dozen or so different colors both solid and blended. These asphalt shingles are guaranteed for 20 to 30 years, which makes them an excellent value.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Fiberglass Shingles</b><br />These are comprised of a fiberglass mat, top-and-bottom layers of asphalt and mineral granules. They are available in architectural grades and a variety of colors that offer a textured appearance.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Wood Shingles and Shakes</b><br />These shingles are generally made from cedar, redwood, and southern pine. Shingles are machine-sawn; shakes are hand-hewn and rougher looking. Their natural look is popular but brush fire concerns limit their use.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Ceramic Tile</b><br />In sunny climates, you'll find ceramic tile roofs everywhere. Barrel tiles resemble half cylinders about 16 inches long. Remember that tile roofs are heavy, so your roof's framing must be strong enough to support the load. The process of installing a tile roof is labor-intensive, which makes an authentic tile roof more expensive than a three-tab asphalt shingle installation. In addition to ceramic barrel tiles, there are clay roof tiles options.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Slate</b><br />Slate shingles are typically used in the Northeast and true slate can be very heavy and expensive. An engineered slate lookalike fabricated from recycled rubber and plastic is only about one-third the weight and cost of slate, and can be installed using standard tools and techniques.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Selecting Materials</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Selecting the right <a href="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/roof_siding.php" target="_blank">roofing</a> materials is the first decision you need to make when you decide to reroofing. You'll want to consider style and color, performance requirements and warranty protection. You'll want the roofing materials' style and color to complement your home's exterior brick, paint or siding. For example, if you have a Spanish-style stucco home, you'll want to choose a tile roof; if you have Cape Cod traditional, a composite shingle would be the best bet.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Take a look at other homes in your neighborhood to compare colors and roofing styles. Do the other roofs fit into your neighborhood? Roofing contractors will also help you choose the right color and style for your house.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;">Your home protects you from the elements - keeps you shielded from the sun and wind, and dry when it rains and snows. Your air conditioning and heating system is what makes your protective home relaxing and inviting - cooling you from the intensive summer heat and humidity, then warming you when it’s freezing outside.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><b>A wide variety of home comfort systems</b></span><img align="right" alt="What Is Air Conditioning and Heating" border="0" class="imgborder" src="http://www.airconditioningplumbing.com/images/filler3.jpg" hspace="3" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;" vspace="3" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;">From basic, energy-saving models to sophisticated, technology-based systems, there are a wide variety of home comfort systems to choose from. Heating and cooling system installation requirements differ depending on the type of your home or building. Some homes were designed for split systems, with the air conditioner or heat pump outside and the furnace or air handler with cooling coil inside. While other homes were built to accommodate a single package unit outside the house, with only the ductwork and supply/returns inside.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;">The decisions you make about heating, ventilation and air conditioning - or HVAC - in your home or business directly affect your monthly energy usage and utility bills, as well as your health. Throughout this site, you’ll learn more about the costs and benefits of a new home comfort system vs. an older system, find valuable information about air filters and air purifiers, gather tips on air conditioning maintenance and installation, and learn what to look for in choosing a company to install your home comfort system.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span><br />
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Use this handy comparison checklist to determine which <a href="http://www.airconditioningplumbing.com/" target="_blank">HVAC </a>contractor will work best for your needs.<br />
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<b>The company</b><br />
Has a real shop with a showroom.<br />
Is reliable and licensed to sell, install and repair air conditioning and heating<br />
Specializes in home comfort systems<br />
Maintains a real address (not a P.O. Box or suite numbers)<br />
Welcomes you to visit their offices and shop facilities<br />
Is not a "Big Box" or retail establishment that uses subcontractors<br />
Is not a marketing, sales or referral company<br />
Does not subcontract or use labor pools<br />
Provides Contractors State License Board-required check list<br />
Is a member of the Better Business Bureau<br />
Is a member of the Homeowners League<br />
Is fully insured and bonded<br />
Has uniformed, professional and friendly crews who will respect your home<br />
Has company-owned trucks properly equipped with tools and parts<br />
Has a list of recent customer references<br />
Has experience with various HVAC installations<br />
Has a customer service department<br />
Has experienced service, maintenance and installation crews<br />
Has a supervisor on every installation<br />
Has home comfort consultants<br />
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<b>The technicians and workmanship</b><br />
Specialized in high efficiency heating and air conditioning<br />
Experts in air purification<br />
Properly removes and recycles harmful materials and refrigerants<br />
Designs, matches and verifies components to requirements<br />
Protects your floors and carpets during the installation<br />
Performs a complete clean up each day and at the end of the job<br />
All employees pass a thorough background and drug check<br />
All technicians have more than a two-year apprenticeship<br />
Encourages ongoing training throughout the year<br />
After installation will dial in, calibrate and balance your system<br />
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<b>Home comfort design</b><br />
Uses the latest technology and products<br />
Meets indoor air quality standards<br />
Uses zoning systems and proper ducting<br />
Includes duct cleaning and stabilization<br />
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<b>Home comfort system guarantees</b><br />
No-risk, peace of mind written guarantees<br />
On-time installation date guarantees<br />
12-month satisfaction guarantee<br />
Property protection guarantee<br />
"Apples to apples" low price guarantee<br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">General contractor - The general contractor oversees the entire and oversees the subcontractors, such as electrical, plumbing, painting, or roofing. Some contractors can help with planning and designing your renovation, while others do only the actual renovation work.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Interior designer - The interior designer can help plan your rooms to make them more functional and can solve space problems, as well as give your home a whole new look.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Design/build contractor - A design/build contractor sees the renovation job through start to finish. Design/build contractors usually work in conjunction with an architect or interior designer to help with the planning and designing phase.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Ask Questions</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Interviewing your potential contractor is the first step in making your decision on who to trust with your home renovation. Be sure to ask following questions:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Your Budget</b><br />Write down everything that you dream about doing for your home renovation. Then, make another list of all the things that must be renovated or updated. Consider how much more a month you could put toward a home improvement loan or how much money you have saved for the project. Pick up the phone and call architects and contractors to get an estimate of how much your renovation will cost. Compare the cost estimate with your preliminary budget, and decide what you can reasonably afford to do. Plan to pad your budget 20% or so to account for unexpected cost overruns.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Your Timeframe</b><br />Does your home renovation need to be completed by a certain time or event? Are you planning to move out of town or are you having a baby and need the extra room? Renovations can take longer than expected, so only plan to tackle what can be accomplished within your timeframe.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b>Your Skills</b><br />Can any projects on your list become do-it-yourself projects? Do you have the skills - much less the time - to tackle such a project? Most people think they can easily retile a bathroom, install new hardwood flooring or build a new room addition only to find these projects still remain half-finished years later. Be realistic about what you can and cannot accomplish.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Bathroom Remodeling" border=")" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/images/bathroom_title.gif" /><br /><br /><img align="left" alt="Bathroom Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/baths/baths_2.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="20" /><br />Today, bathrooms are considered more like spas than simply places where you can take a quick shower. A bathroom renovation can make a significant difference in the comfort of your life - and in the value of your home. The increase in value depends on a number of different factors, including the extent of the remodeling, as well as the fixtures and materials chosen. In 2007, Remodeling Online estimated that the average bathroom remodel project returned approximately 78% resale value.<br /><br /><b>DIY?</b><br />If you're handy and just looking for a cosmetic update, installing new flooring, cabinetry and painting are time-consuming but relatively simple tasks. If you're looking to completely remodel your bathroom, working with a certified kitchen and bath designer, along with a qualified contractor will save you time, money and headaches. Designers who specialize in bathrooms and contractors have the experience, skills and resources to work with you to create the room of your dreams - on time and on budget.<br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Bathroom Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/baths/baths_1.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="40" /><br /><b>Where to Begin</b><br />Look through home design magazines, visit showcase houses, research renovations online and review potential designer and contractor portfolios for ideas. From there you will know what you want and you can budget it out as well.<br /><br />A good place to get started is to make a list of everything you want to do to renovate your bathroom. If you had an unlimited budget, what would you do? With this exercise, you've narrowed down the style, the colors and the types of materials. Next you can begin to narrow your priorities down to determine what you can afford to do. Preparation will make it easy for your contractor to develop a plan that takes into account all your needs and that stays within your budget.<br /><br /><b>Financing Your Dream Bathroom</b><br />One of the most common ways homeowners pay for a bathroom remodel is by financing the project. Whether you tap into your home's equity, take out a home improvement loan from a bank or credit union, or take advantage of the financing available from retailers such as Home Depot or Lowes, you should be able to afford the bathroom remodeling project of your dreams.<br /><br /><img alt="Bathroom Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/baths/baths_3.jpg" /><br /><br /><b>Creating Realistic Expectations</b><br />It's important to remember that remodeling can often take several weeks - months if you're creating a master suite and bath or a whole house remodel. Of course there will be some noise, mess, and inconvenience during the process. But the final product - a beautiful new bathroom - is worth the wait.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><img alt="Kitchen Remodeling" border=")" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/images/kitchen_title.gif" /><br /><br />Kitchen remodeling is a great investment in your home. By remodeling your kitchen you can add value to your home, and at the same time save money with energy efficient kitchen appliances, The increase in value depends on a number of different factors, including the extent of the remodeling, as well as the fixtures and materials chosen. In 2007, Remodeling Online estimated that the average kitchen remodel project returned approximately 78% resale value.<br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Kitchen Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/kitchens/kitchen_2.jpg" hspace="15" vspace="40" /><br /><b>The areas to consider include:</b></span><br />
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<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Cabinets - Wood cabinets in oak, maple, cherry, hickory, pine, birch, metal and plastic, cabinet refacing and islands.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Countertops - Stone, marble, quartz, granite, solid surface, wood, metal, and Formica countertops.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Flooring - Hardwood, cork, bamboo, laminate or linoleum. Installation, repair and refinishing your floors.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Lighting - Light controls, chandeliers, fixtures, lamps, fluorescent lights, recessed and spot lighting.</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Sinks and Fixtures - Faucets, stainless steel, brass, plastic and glass handles.</li>
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<img alt="Kitchen Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/kitchens/kitchen_1.jpg" /> <img alt="Kitchen Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/kitchens/kitchen_6.jpg" /><br /><br /><b>Choosing a Designer and Contractor</b><br />If you're handy and looking for a cosmetic update, installing new flooring, tile or granite, cabinetry and painting are time-consuming but do-able tasks for someone comfortable with home construction projects. However, if you're looking to completely remodel your kitchen, working with a certified kitchen and bath designer, along with a qualified contractor will save you time, money and headaches. Designers who specialize in kitchens and contractors have the experience, skills and resources to work with you to create the room of your dreams - on time and on budget.<br /><br /><img alt="Kitchen Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/kitchens/kitchen_3.jpg" /> <img alt="Kitchen Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/kitchens/kitchen_4.jpg" /><br /><br /><b>Where to Begin</b><br />Look through home design magazines, visit showcase houses, and review potential designer and contractor portfolios for ideas. From there you will know what you want - a warm French Country or a sleek modern style; granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances; dark walnut or eco-friendly bamboo cabinets. The choices are only limited by your imagination.<br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Kitchen Remodeling" class="image_border" src="http://www.remodelinglocal.com/kitchens/kitchen_5.jpg" hspace="15" vspace="25" /><br /><br />A good place to get started is to make a list of how you use your kitchen and what you'd like to change. If you had an unlimited budget, what would you do? Are you a gourmet chef who lives in the kitchen? Do you entertain frequently? Or, do you rely on take-out several times a week? Next you can begin to narrow your priorities down to determine what you can afford to do. This preparation will make it easy for your contractor to develop a plan that takes into account all your needs and that stays within your budget.</span></div>
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