We’re heading into the end of August and summer is coming to a close. Can you believe it? As we send our kids off to school and prepare for the next season, it’s important to turn our attention outdoors. Before summer officially ends, there are some end-of-summer maintenance tasks you’ll want to tackle—and this week we’re covering the topic of gutters.
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Energy Star 101: What to Know About Ratings and More
Whether you’re upgrading your exterior or you’ve improved the efficiency of your home within the last several years, you’ve likely heard of Energy Star. Energy Star is a staple in the home improvement and home appliance industry when it comes to product performance. In fact, there are 70 product categories and 1.6 million homes using these products today. It is a government-backed program that aims to educate homeowners on the efficiency of a product, whether it’s a washing machine or a replacement window.
Read MoreUniversal Windows Direct Continues to Climb Top 500 List with New Ranking
CLEVELAND — Universal Windows Direct is yet again moving mountains. The exterior remodeling company snagged a new spot on Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 list this year at number 15—a one spot-jump from last year. With hundreds of thousands of home improvement companies across the nation, Universal Windows Direct is honored for being chosen for the Top 500 list in 2017.
Read MoreThe Top 3 Upgrades to Improve Your Home’s Efficiency
Nearly every Charlotte homeowner wants a more energy efficient home. According to the Department of Energy, there are various sneaky sources that cause your energy bills to rise. For example, drafty windows can cause you to lose up to 25% of your home’s energy. Before even more energy escapes right out the window (or somewhere else), these are the top upgrades that are sure to improve your home’s energy efficiency:
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