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Take On Your Summer Projects

Summer Home Remodeling Projects Summer is the season for a home improvement project, and I’m not just talking about changing the room the TV is in. Now is the time to invest in a proper upgrade to your home that changes the way you live in it. We’ve selected the best in money saving, energy efficiency, or just plain good-looking projects to invest yourself in this season. Central A/C Window mounted air conditioning installation is a notorious crime against your home’s energy. Unless you’re prepared to play a game of musical chairs, turning your A/C on and off as soon as you step in and out of each and every room, you’re going to be wasting a ton of electricity. This summer, install a central A/C in your home.  Not only is this a straight win to your home’s quality of life, it’s an incredible investment to your pocket. No longer will an inefficient A/C run away with your energy because a fine tuned central unit assures you only use what you need. Keep in min...

Find the Best Windows in Los Angeles

For homeowners, Searching for the best windows in Los Angeles can quickly turn into rocket science. Phrases like U - Factor SHGC2 and VLT3 jump into the conversation when all you really want is just a good window that can save on your heating and cooling. Let’s break it down. U - Factor: How good a window is at keeping heat in your house. Range: .20 - 1.20, the lower the better. SHGC2: How cool your windows will keep you during the summer. Rated: 0 - 1, the lower the better. VLT3: How much natural sunlight can get in through the windows. Rated: 0 - 1, the higher the better. We had a look at three major window distributors in Los Angeles and here’s how they checked out. Quality Brand U - Factor SHGC2 VLT3 Low American Craftsman 0.29 0.28 0.54 Middle Jeld Wen 0.27 0.36 0.62 High Anlin 0.24 0.2 0.45 American Craftsman $ Cost: Out of the three, American Craftsman proves to be the mos...

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