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It’s in everyone’s best interest to reduce the amount of energy we use. Not only do you reduce your carbon footprint and energy waste, you’ll also save money on your power bills. Here are some of the most useful and practical ways you can reduce home energy usage! Switch to LEDs – LED bulbs require an initial investment that puts …
Security film is one of the best security solutions available at an affordable price however, when not installed correctly it can fail catastrophically. Recently Capitol rioters were able to punch through window film with ease. Why? Because the film was not installed with its proper attachment system. Several bad practices include: A salesperson promoting that attachment just isn’t necessary; also, …
On April 19th, 1995 an explosion ripped through the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. It killed 168 people and injured 759 more. The explosion destroyed about 1/3 of the Murrah building and shattered glass in 258 more buildings. It was the largest domestic terrorist attack on U.S. soil. The bomb used in the Oklahoma City Bombing could …
These past several months have many people looking to improve facility operations and energy efficiency of their commercial spaces. With that in mind, we thought we would summarize this article was posted in FacilitiesNet about the three ways that commercial window film can improve facility operations. Three Ways Window Films Can Improve Facility Operations Reduced Energy Costs: When commercial window …
It has been quite the first half of the year, but the warmer temperatures of Summer arrived right on time. The hotter days of Summer often bring higher energy bills and uncomfortable interior spaces. Forbes Magazine published an article recently entitled “Six Tips To Save Energy, Reduce Bills And Keep Cool During Summer”. The article discussed six specific strategies that …
It has been quite the first half of the year, but the warmer temperatures of Summer arrived right on time. The hotter days of Summer often bring higher energy bills and uncomfortable interior spaces. Forbes Magazine published an article recently entitled “Six Tips To Save Energy, Reduce Bills And Keep Cool During Summer”. The article discussed six specific strategies that …
Memorial Day has passed and Summer is officially here with warmer temperatures on the way. Forbes Online Magazine published an article entitled “Six Tips To Save Energy, Reduce Bills And Keep Cool During Summer”. In the article, they discuss strategies that could be implemented to accomplish these things. We wanted to review four of them below. Reduce Electrical Consumption in …
Today is the official first day of Spring. While we may be getting some cooler days still mixed in we know that warmer weather is on the way. This is the perfect time of year to consider adding home window tint to your Spring home improvement list. So, while you wait for the sunnier and warmer days to arrive, consider …
Don’t Let This Happen – Protect Your Hardwood Floors! Furnishing a home can be expensive. From flooring to furnishings, the costs can add up quick. When you have that much invested, doesn’t it make sense to take steps to protect hardwood floors from sun fading? While many people and love an open and airy feel for their home with lots …
Whether in the middle of cold Winter or the heat of a hot Summer, have you ever considered how much impact the insulation of your windows have on your utility bills and home comfort? Are you aware that there is a Low-E retrofit available to improve the insulating performance of your existing windows. This innovative technology is called 3M Thinsulate …