Despite the recent repeal of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing from the California Plumbing Code, homebuilders, plumbing contractors and consumers should be heartened to know that Uponor will continue its efforts to fully reinstate PEX in the code. “We are committed to giving Californians the right to choose the plumbing product that is best for them [...]

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This weekend is a great time to get some projects done around the house. Going green isn’t that hard if you take the time to think about little projects that save energy or help protect the environment. This weekend we planted our vegetable garden which is an excellent green home improvement project. Seriously, think about [...]

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NEW HOLLAND, PA. – Money-conscious homeowners are constantly seeking out ways to reduce their energy bills. Those consumers fortunate enough to be considering a new home purchase have a way of potentially saving up to 50 percent of total heat loss in a home simply by constructing with the right foundation system. “Homeowners should be [...]

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$5,000 Free Solar Sweepstakes at www.solarday.com (San Francisco, CA) – What’s new for SolarDay 2010? How about a national Solar Sweepstakes. It’s free to enter the $5,000 solar sweepstakes on the SolarDay website (www.solarday.com) to win a chance at a $5,000 credit off a residential or commercial solar installation for homeowners in the U.S. Really [...]

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DOE’s standards will kick-start a transition to advanced water heater technology and save Americans billions Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2010) — New efficiency standards released late yesterday by the Obama Administration’s Department of Energy (DOE) will deliver huge energy savings nationwide by making each of the millions of new water heaters installed more energy efficient, [...]

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Geothermal Heat Pumps Fort Wayne, IN – Water-to-water geothermal heat pumps from WaterFurnace International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional geothermal and water source heat pumps, now qualify for the ENERGY STAR® label thanks to a new ENERGY STAR specification for geothermal heat pumps that went into effect Dec. 1, 2009. [...]

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The folks at OldHouseWeb.com sent us some very useful information that we wanted to pass along to everyone in support of National Poison Prevention Week. Lead Poisoning In support of National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, OldHouseWeb.com presents, Lead Poisoning and Children: The Risks in Your Old House, a new guide and educational tool for [...]

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I wanted to quickly point out an article I wrote this week over at HCI. Next month new Lead Paint laws going into effect that will make a major impact on home renovations and remodeling. The new Lead Paint Law for 2010 will require extra scrutiny for homes that were built prior to 1978. Home [...]

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Leading U.S. plumbing brand to provide 12 water-saving toilets to help create the World’s Longest Toilet Queue PISCATAWAY, N.J. March 16, 2010 – American Standard Brands is taking a stand for global safe drinking water and basic sanitation for all, by standing up 12 high-efficiency toilets outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 [...]

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – MirrorMate® gives bare, plate glass bathroom mirrors the finished look of a beautifully framed, free-hanging mirror in a matter of minutes – easily and affordably updating the appearance of an older bathroom and adding character to new construction. “It is the most inexpensive and dramatic change that can be made to a [...]

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