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Summer 2013

Black is the New Green

In the early 1970s, when the environmental movement was just gaining momentum, pop singer Joni Mitchell wrote her iconic song, “Big Yellow Taxi,” that lamented the destruction of natural areas…
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May 15, 2013
Black is the New Green
Summer 2013

Smart Home Improvement

In this day and age, it pays to make wise decisions when it comes to your home improvement dollars.  Problem is, breaking ground on a conventional project can be involved,…
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May 15, 2013
Smart Home Improvement
Spring 2013

Transform an Aging Room into a Dazzling Showcase

Looking for a simple, inexpensive way to turn an aging family room into a dazzling showcase? Inspired design professionals will tell you one of the most popular and cost-effective ways…
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March 15, 2013
Transform an Aging Room into a Dazzling Showcase
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Spring 2013

Start Now To Beat the Heat this Summer

To prepare for summer’s energy costs, homeowners are seeking out building materials that save energy, money and the environment.   Traditionally homeowners focused on energy efficiency during the winter months…
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March 15, 2013
Start Now To Beat the Heat this Summer
Spring 2013

Five Things Your Dad Was Wrong About

Your dad may have taught you the basics of baseball and what’s under your car’s hood, but did he get Yard Care 101 wrong?   1. Watering your lawn every…
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March 15, 2013
Five Things Your Dad Was Wrong About
Spring 2013

Evaluating Your Home’s Exterior

Quickly-emerging Springtime weather means it’s time to evaluate your home’s exterior. Owning a home means giving constant attention to the building products that go into protecting the structure of your…
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March 15, 2013
Evaluating Your Home’s Exterior
Spring 2013

Countertop Quiz

Do you know the answers to these commonly asked questions? How much does stone weigh? 3cm granite weighs approximately 18 lbs a square foot. An average kitchen of 80 square…
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March 15, 2013
Countertop Quiz