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November 23, 2011

Long Fence and Home gives the gift of happy, healthy homes this holiday season

As the seasons of giving approaches, our thoughts drift to one group that defines giving: American veterans. These men and women risked their lives and fought bravely for our country, but now that they have aged, they need assistance with basic household chores such as cleaning gutters, clearing brush, trimming tree limbs or maintaining their sidewalks and landscapes. That’s why Long Fence and Home, the Washington DC area’s leading home improvement company, is teaming up with Decorate-A-Vet to provide home makeovers for veterans in Northern Virginia this holiday season.

As part of the partnership, Long Fence and Home will install new gutter systems or new replacement windows in the homes of six veterans in Falls Church who served in either the Korean War or World War II. Through these installations, the veterans’ homes will not only become more energy efficient, but they will reduce the amount of maintenance needed for cleaning and repair around the home. The newly renovated homes will be unveiled on December 3 in a short ceremony.

Additional renovations that Decorate-A-Vet has commissioned to be done by other home improvement contractors are landscaping, mulching, painting, handrail installation and tree stump removal. These generous donations will improve the appearance and functionality of the veterans’ homes.

On top of the home improvements, Long Fence and Home is also collecting items for a Holiday Gift Box that will be presented to the veterans during their home unveiling. The team at Long Fence and Home will provide gift cards to stores such as Target, Dunkin Donuts and Giant along with a variety of holiday items to help spruce up the veterans’ homes in time for holiday celebrations.

If you would like to donate some items for the Holiday Gift Box, feel free to stop by 10236 Southard Drive in Beltsville, Maryland during regular business hours. Every little bit helps!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

November 23, 2011

Holiday tips from Long Fence and Home

Long Fence and Home wants to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Here are a few tips on how to make your home more festive for the big family dinner — in addition to all the delicious food!

Welcome your guests outside with fall door decor

Frame Example

We all know that doors can be beautiful by themselves, especially Long Doors, but why not spruce them up with some new, Autumn decor to welcome your Thanksgiving guests?

Instead of the typical autumn wreath, try hot gluing autumn leaves, acorns, maize, and branches to an empty, wooden picture frame. You can glue all around the picture frame, or keep some of the frame showing for a more rustic look. Either attach this frame to a regular wreath hanger, which you can hide by gluing leaves, branches, and more, or use an orange or mauve ribbon to hang the frame on your front door.

Welcome your guests inside with pumpkin pie potpourri

Pumpkin Example

Fill your kitchen or any other room with the welcoming smell of pumpkin pie.

Below is a great new way to fill your home with the welcoming smell of pumpkin pie.

Cut the top and clean out the inside of a few small to medium-sized pumpkins. Use an apple corer to make holes all around each pumpkin for venting. Rub seasonal spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and cloves throughout the inside of the pumpkin. Place a small, votive candle inside the pumpkin. When you light the candle, the smell of pumpkin pie will fill every room — before you even bake the actual pie!

We hope these small tips add some festivity to your home for the upcoming holiday. Again, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Sources: HGTV.com and Frederick Magazine (October 2011).

September 28, 2011

Long Energy Solutions to host booth at Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest

Long Energy Solutions will be at the Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest Sept. 29 – Oct. 2

Aside from enjoying lederhosen, schnitzel and delectable German beers, the best window replacement company in Maryland, Virginia and DC will also host a booth at the 16th Annual Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest. The event, scheduled to run from September 29th through October 2nd, will feature German food, music and dancing as well as Long Energy Solutions‘ state-of-the-art solar panels and its NASA-technology radiant barrier.

“Next Thursday starts a weekend of energy-savings and bratwurst-cravings,” said Director of Marketing Paul Murskov. “Long Energy Solutions will be at the festival showing members of the community how they can save money on their electric and gas bills with simple, cost-effective solutions.”

Admission to the Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest is free, but food, drink and rides cost extra. If you’re there, be sure to stop by and say hi to the team from Long Energy Solutions – we’ll be the people helping everyone save money!

September 20, 2011

Long Energy Solutions to exhibit and present at National Man Expo

Long Energy Solutions will be at the National Man Expo Sept. 24-25

The best window replacement company in Maryland, Virginia and DC will exhibit and present at this year’s National Man Expo on September 24-25 at Ripken Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. This annual event showcases the products and services that interest men and impact their lives, which is why Long Energy Solutions will display its extensive line of products that make homes more energy-efficient and sustainable.
 
Aside from the exhibit, Long Energy Solutions’ Director of Marketing Paul Murskov will also speak at the event regarding how homeowners can save money on their energy costs while at the same time helping out the environment.
 
“Through our top-of-the-line windows to our new solar panels, Long Energy Solutions will provide simple yet effective ways to reduce energy loss and maximize savings,” said Murskov. “Our team of specialists is dedicated to saving you money in the short- and long-term while improving the value of your home.”
 
Tickets are $20 for men and $15 for women and children. A $5 discount is available for men in the military, police department or fire department. The team from Long Energy Solutions hopes to see you there!

September 7, 2011

Long Solar – Solar Panel Package in MD, VA, DC Saves You Money

Long Solar

What you need to know:

THE BIGGEST REASON WHY SOLAR MAKES SENSE: 30% FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR SOLAR (LIMITED TIME – THE GOVERNMENT WILL GIVE YOU BACK 30% ON YOUR PROJECT)

The Details:

• The panels are plug and play: Add up to 15 total panels without changing anything at all
• How do we attach them? The panel system slides under your shingles and are secured
• How does it work? The sun hits the panels and creates electrons that then generate electricity. It’s like magic!
• What am I really saving? It depends on the house. Our product specialists will look at your energy output, the placement of your home and review all the numbers so you can make an educated buying decision.
• Why solar?Tax credits are 30% and cover labor, install and materials. That’s unheard of. For example, for windows, the government covers your cost of product, but doesn’t cover labor or installation.
• There are no HOA (homeowners association) restrictions AT ALL. This is huge for homeowners because very often they cannot change their door, windows, etc because of restrictions in the neighborhood. Solar is SO IMPORTANT for our country that the federal government has made it a FEDERAL LAW that no HOA can stand in the way of a homeowner who wants to have solar panels put on their home.
• We give every potential customer a complimentary energy inspection and site survey to establish what solar package is right for the homeowner and their home.
• Long Attic Mirror (sometimes known as radiant barrier) is a thin, silver lining placed in your attic. It’s made from NASA space suit technology and it reflects heat back to where it came from. In the summer, it pushes the sun’s rays away from your home and in the winter, it keeps the heat from escaping. If you ever have rooms or floors that are very different temperatures, attic mirror will even that out.
• Built in 24/7 monitoring so you can see your savings from day 1
• Affordable on literally any budget and we figure out all the details
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Long Energy Products