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NATURAL AREA RUGS

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Natural Area Rugs offers the best quality natural fiber rugs at amazingly low prices. The company is the most competitive source for Sisal, Jute, Seagrass, Mountain Grass and Bamboo rugs on the Internet. Since they are the manufacturer and importer of natural rugs, they offer the best quality rugs for as much as 80% off retail prices, and FREE shipping in all continental US. Finally, they guarantee their customers’ satisfaction thanks to an impeccable customer service and return policy.

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Abundant Earth offers thousands of natural, organic, health & wellness oriented products for people who want to make a difference in the world. Categories include crafts, gifts, vitamin and herbal supplements, beds, futons, bedding, indoor and outdoor furnishings, games, lawn and garden products, recycling products, children’s products, pet products, personal care, health, and more! They are committed to excellent customer service, combined with high quality, well-researched products.

FURNITURE and FURNISHINGS

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BOOKS

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Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer and the second largest retailer in the United States! Over 30,000 products online: appliances, electronics, home décor, faucets, gardening supplies, lighting and fans, furniture, outdoor power equipment and much, much more. Hundreds of Popular Name Brands: DeWalt, Maytag, GE, Hampton Bay, Husky, Toro, Magnavox, Makita, Black & Decker, Hunter, Stanley, Cuisinart, Weber, Dremel, Milwaukee, and more!

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Bionaire has redefined home comfort. The company is dedicated to providing home environment products that enhance home comfort through smartly designed products that naturally complement your home and revolutionary technology that really works. See the air purifiers, air filters, heaters and fans and more.

SMART WINDOW TREATMENTS

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This company is the #1 retailer of window coverings over the Internet. Get Free samples, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and speak to a live specialist to answer all of your questions. Great style and function can make your home even more enjoyable and affordable to heat and cool. Also compare innovative products and prices for Curtains, Rods, Fans, etc. at ‘A Trendy Home’

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FLOORING

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LANDSCAPING

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Landscape USA offers an incredibly comprehensive array of planting, tools, composting, and everything for your garden, plus a great plant encyclopedia to match up where you live with what will work best in your yard and garden.

APPLIANCE RE-VAMP

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Appliance Parts Pros is the trusted online resource for solving appliance repair problems. Keep your appliances out of the landfill. They sell parts and accessories for all major home appliances. They help you determine the cause of the repair problem which enables you to fix it quickly and easily. In addition, because of an extensive inventory spread over multiple warehouses across the United States, they are able to deliver most orders within 1-2 business days! Also compare products and prices for new appliances, faucets, etc. at ‘Absolute Home’.

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Green Roofs

admin — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:52:31 -0400

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For shallow pitches or flat roofs on all or certain areas of your house, consider a Green roof. The technology has become very sophisticated and the insulation benefits are terrific as well as the run-off water prevention. Plant-filled rooftops offer an attractive and energy-saving alternative to a conventional one.

Green roofs typically cost $8 to $10 a square foot, whereas a regular roof costs about $4 to $6 a square foot. In addition to energy savings via the insulation factor, one of the top reasons for installing a green 'living' or vegetated roof is to absorb rainwater.

The ROI Calculation is based on the offset cost of a 2,000 sq. ft. section of a house. This calculation factors in the replacement cost of typical roof once over 20 years, and spreads the savings across the ten year life of the calculation.

Make sure to consult with a regional
landscape expert to determine the
right types of grass and planting for
your climate, and you may find that
variegated and some ornamental
grasses add dramatic interest to
your green roof ‘garden’.

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There are so many different blends of
grass seed and brands that create
‘mixed’ bags, make sure to find the
one that is drought tolerant to reduce
the need for over seeding in the future.

Also look into different types of
ground cover that requires little
maintenance.

Southern Overhangs

admin — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:23:23 -0400

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Proper shading strategies can reduce undesirable heat gain in summer and increase the desirable heat gain in winter. If you are not planning an addition or roof work, there are several good retractable awning solutions that are available. If you are undertaking exterior construction, then simply extending the overhangs is a very cost-effective solution because the added labor and material cost are not significant given that they already need to build the roof.

You, your architect, or your builder can actually calculate the overhang based on the latitude of where your live to shade all of the summer sun and let all of the winter sun heat your house. As an example an 18” overhang works in Philadelphia where the sun is 85% off the horizon in the summer at noon and drops to 25% over the winter.

The ROI Calculation is based on an additional 12" of overhang on 60 linear feet of the southern elevation and a matching 60 feet on the opposite side of the house to balance the aesthetics. Typical roof construction cost $6 / sq. ft. for asphalt or reflective roof, plus up to $6 for detailing.

A little extra shade, helps keeps the
direct sun from overheating your
house, and in this case the soffit
detail turns the corner to complete
the aesthetic with a fascia board
and trim.

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Smart Roofs

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:56:34 -0400

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Reflective roofs are a great option. If you need to replace your roof or add a new one for an addition, consider lighter colored 'smart' shingles to prevent increased heat transfer in the attic. You may also consider innovative new metal roofing shingles or the classic American vertical panel 'standing seam' like farm houses.

Metal roofing can save your between 20- 40% in summer energy costs. Metal roofs last about 3 times longer than asphalt shingles (50 yrs vs. 17 yrs), and they resist harsh weather, wind and fire.

You may qualify for a discount of up to 35% on your homeowners insurance. Metal roofs typically have between 25-50% recycled materials, and they are 100% recyclable at end of their life. A regular roof costs about $4 to $6 a square foot installed with materials accounting for about half of the cost. Asphalt shingle cost about $2.50 / sq. ft. vs. reflective systems at $3.00 / sq. ft.

The ROI Calculation is based on a 2,500 sq. ft. house with a 4,000 sq. ft. of pitched roof and a summer season AC cost of $800. If you use an Energy Star qualified metal roof, you get Tax Credits of 10% of cost not to exceed $500 total.

Why assume that asphalt roofs
are the best way to go, just because
so many homes have them?
The ‘smart’ shingled roofing
industry now offers an incredible
range of choices.

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Sealed Air Leaks

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:51:29 -0400

Highlights

Have a professional seal your home's air leaks. Typically, this reduces air leakage by 25%.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that air leakage accounts for up to 10 percent of a homeowner’s annual energy bill, or about $70 per year for an average U.S. household. Your top priorities are sealing the attic, then basement, followed by windows, doors, vents, electrical sockets, and anywhere else air is escaping.

To help find leaks, hire a professional to pinpoint them with a blower door test or infrared technology. If you properly seal your house in addition to insulation, you may even be able to downsize your heating and cooling systems.

The ROI Calculation is based on using a professional service provider, and savings of $15 a month over the course of the year. If you take the time to find and seal the air leaks yourself, the ROI naturally goes up.

Rubber weatherseal is typically guaranteed
for 5 to 10 years vs. the slightly less
expensive vinyl that may only lasts three
years. Go with rubber, and make sure that
you consider unexpected locations like the
perimeter of an attic access panel.

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