WEEKEND TUNE-UP

4 Smart Thermostats . . . check it out and save money!

Find out what other great news you’ve been missing, visit Mashable.com.

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FEATURE FRIDAY

NOBLE COMPANY Freestyle Linear Drain

The Freestyle Linear Drain ensures a watertight connection is ensured due to a clamping collar with a bonding waterproofing membrane! Compatible with large format tile, these drains are available in six different lengths and four brushed stainless steel strainer styles.  Featuring a high capacity (45 GPM) drain, the system is suitable for barrier-free and ADA applications.

For more information, visit noblecompany.com.

 

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SO MANY SHADES OF GREEN!

Going green is great! And there are so many ways to go green, you don’t have to leave home to find them.

Simple Green Home Energy Tips

Green Homes on the Rise

Four Ways to Build Green on a Budget

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IT’S MONDAY . . . THINKING ABOUT A FACTORY-BUILT HOME?

Construction has indeed come a long way, baby. But can a manufactured home really stand the test of time and quality? Like everyone else prefab homes have their friends and their foes.

What is the difference between manufactured homes and modular homes?

Manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes, are built in factories. A modular home is built in sections inside a factory. Both styles conform to the same federal code regardless of where they are delivered.

On the negative side of the prefab fence, there are those who believe they can never compare to traditional construction homes in style and structure. On the positive side, some homeowners feel that the savings in cost and energy are well worth it.

To learn more, check out these links:

Modular House Floor Plan Guidelines

The First Factory-Built Home in N.Y. to Earn LEED Platinum

 

 

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TIPS FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR

Housing Zone Magazine posts the best 21 Innovative Kitchen and Bath Products from the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2012 in Chicago last weekend.

Click on the link above to check out what’s new in the world of Kohler, Moen, Delta and more!

 

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WEEKEND TUNE-UP

Dust, mold, nicotine . . . these are just a few of the things that can leave your home less than perfectly healthy. Ever asked yourself  “how healthy is my home?”

Check out the Ten Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Safer and Healthier at WebMD.

 

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