With spring approaching our thoughts turn to outdoor living. Sundecks have become an extension of our indoor spaces. The typical square or rectangle deck of years past has been pushed aside to make room for new shapes and options that were unheard of 20+ years ago. Customers today are looking at alternative materials to pressure-treated [...]
Archive for March 16th, 2010
March 16th, 2010
Energy Bills Increasing?
One reason for high energy bills is an increase in the price of electricity or heating fuel. However, it is common to trace high energy bills to an in-efficient component (windows, heating and cooling equipment, ducts insulation) of your home or a failure of one of these components to perform as intended. It is not [...]
March 16th, 2010
What do these engery tax credits mean to me?
(ARA) – The tax credit for energy efficient replacement windows and doors, originally introduced in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is set to expire at the end of 2010, making this year the best time for homeowners to replace their windows and upgrade the look and feel of their home. [...]
March 16th, 2010
What is Design-Build?
Design/Build is a more efficient method of the old “find someone to draw it and then locate a Contractor” method. By working with one company for both, it saves you time and ultimately money. Contractors are more familiar with the cost of what it takes to complete a project. With the homeowner, Contractor and Designer [...]
