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OCTOBER 2006 | Volume 8
ideas for your home
Real Projects: Zero-Energy Home
If rising energy prices make you wonder if you'll have to tighten your budget and eat out a little less this winter, then you need to see this home. Built as a model of energy efficiency, this home building process was anything but normal. Equipped with energy saving windows, bamboo counters, and of course solar power, this home uses zero energy. Yours can too, read to find out how.
Natural Heating Ideas
There are many heating and cooling options that you don't have to be "Green" to enjoy. Geothermal heating units and solar panels top the list of savvy, long-term investments, while duct cleaning is a smart maintenance idea, not to mention caulking your windows. These days, having a green home means an efficient home that doesn't waste money. Is your home one? Read more

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1 . Bathroom Remodel
2 . New Windows
3 . Painting & Staining
4 . Kitchen Remodel
5 . Landscaping
6 . Heating & Cooling
7 . Maid Service
8 . Build an Addition
9 . Roofing & Gutters
10 . Siding
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Concrete Roof: Eco-Friendly

Concrete Roof A new roof is not only great for improving your home's appearance, but also performance. High-end materials like slate can last a lifetime, but don't neglect the items like gutter cleaning and exterior painting that help protect your home's exterior. While asphalt and wood shingles are popular roofing materials, enduring, eco-friendly materials like concrete are the best investments.
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Money Saving Windows

Money Saving Windows Would you be truly satisfied with a new home addition if it wasted tons of energy? Energy-rated windows look just as nice but perform like extra insulation. While you're at it, replace your roofing with a better looking, energy saving upgrade before the cold snap. And don't forget to have the ducts cleaned and furnace filters changed. Read more
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Ordinary to Extraordinary
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Energy efficiency and elegance for this custom home.

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Bathrooms

Luxurious master bathroom including fireplace, spa and more.

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