MILLS RIVER, N.C. – What could be “greener” than wood trim on your home? How about synthetic trim that resists termites, severe weather and rotting. These days, green products are defined more by their longevity on the home than their natural origins. “The durability and long life-span of many man-made products provide long-term savings for [...]

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Contribution to educate consumers about how they can save water and fund global freshwater conservation programs through January 2012 PISCATAWAY, N.J. (February 1, 2010) – American Standard Brands, a leading manufacturer of bath and kitchen plumbing products in North America, announced today its commitment of $1 million over a two-year period to The Nature Conservancy [...]

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(San Francisco, January 28, 2010) — Action For Nature, a San-Francisco-based non-profit, is now taking applications for the 2010 International Young Eco-Hero Awards, which honor youth ages 8 to 16 for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research and protection of the natural world. Award recipients will receive up to $500 cash, an [...]

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Simonton.com/EnergyStar supplies all the information needed to order the right windows for your home! PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – On January 4th, 2010 the Energy Star® program introduced new criteria to improve energy performance levels of windows and doors for all regions of the country. As an Energy Star partner for the past eleven years, Simonton [...]

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Covering Whole House Attic Fans with New Shuttercover™ Trim to Fit – Jan. 6, 2010 – Most people would agree that leaving a window open in the winter would not be a good idea.  However, homes with uncovered whole house fans are essentially doing just that – increasing energy usage and costs for the homeowner.  [...]

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American Clay Adds US-sourced/made Lime Putty to Sustainable, Healthy Offerings Albuquerque, NM (January, 2010) – Award-winning, patented American Clay Enterprises kicks off 2010 with a major addition to their line of natural, sustainable and healthy plasters for interior walls and ceilings. The company is introducing their own Lime Putty. This lime putty can be used [...]

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Allentown, PA – January 5, 2010 – fiberAmerica, an innovative manufacturer of consistent, high quality and environmentally-friendly cellulose fiber insulation products, today announced the launch of its ‘Green Seal’ cellulose fiber insulation product line.  This environmentally-friendly family of insulation products provides homeowners with a cost-effective, healthier and more energy-efficient option than fiberglass products. “With proper [...]

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PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – What would you do if someone offered to show you how to save $10,000 on a home improvement project? Several lucky homeowners presented with this opportunity for the popular 10 Grand in Your Hand television show have followed expert advice and chosen to invest in energy-efficient Simonton vinyl windows and doors. [...]

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The following information about a recent siding choice survey is quite interesting. We found it very interesting because we’re located in the northeast where brick siding isn’t as common as the South and West. So we were very surprised to see that brick siding is the preferred siding in a majority of the Country. Roswell, [...]

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PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, President Obama hosted Simonton Windows® President Mark Savan and a small group of business leaders at the White House to discuss home energy efficiency issues and plans for the future. Held in the President’s Private Dining Room, the intimate group of invited business leaders included Savan, [...]

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