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August 27, 2010

Quartz or Granite? Which Is Right For Your Kitchen?

You probably didn’t come to a decision to replace your kitchen countertops easily.  It is always a big project and will significantly change the appearance of your kitchen.  Now that you’ve decided to make a change, the pressing question is what type of material you should install?  There are several types to choose from, but currently two options are dominating the market – quartz and granite.  Which material is right for your kitchen?  The answer will vary depending on your preferences on appearance, pricing and maintenance.

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August 20, 2010

Friday Twitter Round Up

There was a lot of news to cover this week in the world of remodeling and home improvement.  Everything from the return on investment of certain projects like replacement windows and replacement doors, to Vanilla Ice getting his own home improvement show – seriously.  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.

AARP Maryland (@AARPMaryland)

How does your state compare when it comes to average price of electricity per kilowatt hour for residential customers (AARP)

Green Maryland (@GreenMaryland)

Maryland DNR’s 2010 Photo Contest ends Aug. 31. If you love outdoors & take photos, get your entries in & win prizes (Maryland DNR)

Long Fence and Home (@LFandHome)

Vanilla Ice gets a home improvement show…you read that right. #noreally (The Wrap)

Serious Materials (@GetSerious)

New study comparing energy-saving techniques shows windows give biggest bang for your buck. (Serious Materials)

Baltimore Charm (@BaltimoreCharm)

Maryland among cheapest states to close on a home.  (Baltimore Business Journal)

August 16, 2010

Kitchen Remodeling Tips: The Illusion of More Space

There comes a time in every kitchen’s life when changes are necessary.  Maybe it’s just a new coat of paint, a new dining set or something as large as new countertops and shelves.  We spend so much time in the kitchen it is difficult not to imagine how to make it look better.  Sometimes the problem isn’t how new your kitchen looks, but rather how big it appears.  The following are a few tips on how to make your kitchen look more spacious and welcoming.

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August 11, 2010

Attic Mirror Demonstration

Attics have never been so important in cutting energy costs as they are today.  Many people wonder how an attic cuts down energy costs and saves you money.  Robert Waldon, Long Attic Mirror Production Manager, demonstrates how attics use radiant barriers to prevent heat from escaping through your attic.

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August 9, 2010

The Difference of Krypton

What is krypton?  If you said Superman’s home planet – you get partial credit.  On earth, krypton is a whitish, largely inert gaseous element used chiefly in gas discharge and fluorescent lamps.  Its atomic number is 36 and you’ll find it on the far right of your favorite Periodic Table. Now with your chemistry lesson behind you, we’ll discuss the benefits of krypton filled windows.

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