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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 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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September 3, 2010

Granite and Radioactive Kitchen Countertops

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 uranium decays it releases radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer.

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September 1, 2010

Kitchen Cabinets: Where to Begin?

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 scheme of your cabinets. This article covers: setting a budget, choosing a cabinet style, selecting a material and much 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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