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September 17, 2010

Friday Twitter Roundup

With the news of Twitter’s overhaul, we decided it was time to feature some our favorite tweets of the week.  Twitter is a great way to stay up to date with interesting subjects and people, locally and around the world.  You can find us here, tweeting away great information from the world of energy efficiency and home improvement.  Here are a few “tweets” that caught our interest.

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September 15, 2010

How To Bring Dining Back To The Kitchen

Outside of the holidays, eating together as a family is quickly becoming a lost tradition.  One way to get the family back into the act of dining together is introducing an eating area in the kitchen.  Adding a dining element can take your kitchen from a food preparation area to the favorite gathering place for family and friends.

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September 13, 2010

Disruptive Innovation In Replacement Windows

“You have 2,400 windowmakers and they all make the same darn window…” – Kevin Surace, speaking on how our partners, Serious Materials, found an opportunity in a competitive market.

While in school, a few professionals from the highly acclaimed advertising agency, Chiat Day, gave us a workshop in the idea of “disruptive innovation”.  This is a shorter way of saying: “When everyone else zigs – you zag.” It is also the founding ideal behind the success of our window providers, Serious Materials.  When Tony Malkin, the owner of the Empire State Building, sought out companies that could make his famous building more energy efficient, there was no shortage of bidders.  However, sometimes the greenest house is the one that is already built.  Kevin Surace, the owner/CEO of Serious Materials suggested what the other window makers said was impossible – retrofit the building using an improved version of the existing glass.

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September 9, 2010

Finding The Right Kitchen Sink

“Everything and the kitchen sink”. Even in perhaps their most famous appearance, kitchen sinks are the last thing to consider. I’m not sure how this came to be, especially considering it is one of the most used functions in the home. I found this interesting article about kitchen remodeling and identifying the proper sink for your kitchen.  Much like replacement windows, the kitchen sink is another opportunity to create an unique space.  I hope you enjoy the read.

September 7, 2010

Long Energy Solutions: Energy Tips From Maryland Homeowners

Did you know there are over 100 million homes in the United States and around 60 million of those houses are under insulated?  This means the majority of homes are using energy inefficiently.   If your car had a gas leak, you could take it to the mechanic.  If you were feeling fatigued, you could consult a physician.  What about your home?  Who can you turn to when one of your primary investments is losing energy and costing you money at an alarming rate?  Long Fence and Home, a trusted name in the energy efficient home remodeling industry, introduces Long Energy Solutions.

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