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March 4, 2011

Miracle on 1810 Laurens Street.

Beginning in June of 2010, Long Fence and Home and Under Armour worked with Sandtown Habitat for Humanity to provide a home for a needy family in Baltimore City.  In December of 2010, the home was completed and dedicated to Mr. Kevin Wiggins.  This is Sandtown’s 300^th home and they are applying for LEED Platinum certification.  If granted certification this will be the first LEED Platinum home in Baltimore.

The video above shows the several stages and the people who worked to make this possible. It begins with the removal of the concrete flooring by Under Armour CEO, Kevin Plank and Under Armour Green Manager, Will Phillips. After the framing, Long Windows steps in to provide the hyper energy efficient windows and doors.  Lastly, the home is completed and we receive a guided tour of the home from Will Phillips.

Long Fence and Home couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this project.  We take great pride in improving the communities we service and thank Sandtown Habitat for Humanity for the chance to contribute.  We look forward to working with them again in the future.

A list of the home’s Green Features is provided after the jump!

To learn more about this project visit Sandtown Green House! Read more…

February 15, 2011

Long Fence and Home Supports the Maryland Ravens

Long Fence and Home, one of the largest home improvement companies in the Washington DC metro area, is proud to support the local wheelchair sports organization the Maryland Ravens. Through sponsoring our Client Service Representative, Claude “Wheels” Hall, Long Fence and Home will help the Maryland Ravens throughout their season and beyond. Read more…

January 25, 2011

5 Forgotten Energy Vampires

These days, it seems like you can’t swing a bag of garlic without hitting something vampire related.  From television shows, to tween romance novels to even my beloved comic books everywhere is a nesting ground for vampires.  We rarely ever consider the vampires we encounter in real life.  I’m speaking of energy vampires.  The appliances and practices we use daily that suck up energy unbeknownst to the user.  Alone, they are not a fearsome force, but when you have several operating in your home simultaneously the costs really add up.  After the jump, we will point out 5 ways you are unknowingly wasting energy. Read more…

November 16, 2010

Home Remodeling For The Holidays

With the holiday season among us, homeowners may be hesitant to invest in their homes.  Not including an expiring tax credit, there are several reasons to plan a remodeling project before the end of the year.  From inexpensive materials to readily available contractors, this post will document the five best reasons to remodel – NOW! Read more…

August 30, 2010

The Beauty of Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen

Are you at a loss for flooring ideas in your kitchen remodeling project?  Picking a commonly used material like tile or laminate is a good idea, but it won’t make your kitchen stand out.  Hardwood flooring is becoming an increasingly popular remodeling trend.  Various wood types provide a great selection of shades, colors and patterns to help enhance your kitchen for your family and friends.

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