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Understanding Insulation

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Understanding InsulationSubmitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, a New Jersey home inspection companyOne of the ways a house loses and gains heat is through conduction. Conduction is the movement of heat through solid objects, such as walls, the ground, floors and ceilings. Heat always […]

Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Increase Safety and Decrease Expense

Friday, May 16th, 2008

It is simply amazing to see what forms of alternative energy are changing our daily lives! Now more than ever, harnessing natural resources in the form of solar power, hydropower or wind turbines is becoming more of a priority. The cost of oil continues its upward spiral and there doesn’t appear to be […]

How Stained Glass Can Add Elegance To Your Home

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

If there is one way to throw a new light on your home, it’s through the stained glass you put in your windows. Whether you want to enhance old windows by replacing some of the panes, or are complementing the new Pella windows you’ve installed, stained glass can lend an air of grace and quiet […]

Alarm Controls Are The Brain Of Your Security System, Use Yo

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

The alarm control is the brain of your system. It is typically placed in an area that is out of the way like a basement, attic, closet or office. The motherboard and additional components such as radio receivers, backup power supply and zone expanders are inside this metal box, which is often locked. You will […]