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	<title>Long Fence and Home &#124; Best Replacement Windows In Maryland, Virginia, DC Blog &#187; Remodeling</title>
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		<title>The Home Improvement Season:  Preparation Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring time is closing in.  Its pace may not be as hurried as some would like, but I am confident warmer weather is on the way.  Spring is usually when homeowners begin their home improvement projects.  The days leading up to spring can be spent enjoying the last of your yard work free weekends or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Forgotten Energy Vampires</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Remodeling For The Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; NOW! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Kitchen Lab:  Give Ideas, Get Ideas</title>
		<link>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/the-kitchen-lab-give-ideas-get-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/?p=857</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When was the last time you remodeled your kitchen?  Kitchen remodeling is a fairly involved project, but it presents plenty of opportunities to be creative.   Did you know Long Kitchens also offers design consultation?  You may have your heart set on one idea, but getting a professional&#8217;s opinion will open your eyes to new possibilities.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen Remodeling:  The Problem With Granite</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:19:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You might recall our past post on this subject, but it is always great to have video evidence.  You can take the video in two ways.  1.  Granite, given it’s propensity to harbor decaying uranium, should be left out of the home.  2.   Granite, even though sometimes found with high levels of radiation, can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Friday Twitter Roundup</title>
		<link>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/friday-twitter-roundup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:19:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Long Energy Solutions: Energy Tips From Maryland Homeowners</title>
		<link>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/long-energy-solutions-energy-tips-from-maryland-homeowners/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/long-energy-solutions-energy-tips-from-maryland-homeowners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Granite and Radioactive Kitchen Countertops</title>
		<link>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/646/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now, we aren’t judging radioactive materials.  If not for them we wouldn’t have x-rays, carbon dating or Spider-Man.  We are merely suggesting that you limit their presence in your kitchen.  One of the most interesting aspects of granite is that it is pulled directly from the earth.  Unfortunately, uranium is often found in granite.  As [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen Cabinets:  Where to Begin?</title>
		<link>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/kitchen-cabinets-where-to-begin/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/kitchen-cabinets-where-to-begin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/?p=621</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you haven’t noticed, we have been focusing on kitchen remodeling topics in our last few posts. I found an article on choosing perfect kitchen cabinets I thought was particularly useful. Many homeowners don’t know where to start when thinking about a kitchen remodeling project. One aspect that really ties a kitchen together is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Beauty of Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen</title>
		<link>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/the-beauty-of-hardwood-floors-in-the-kitchen/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.longfenceandhome.com/the-beauty-of-hardwood-floors-in-the-kitchen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Murskov</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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