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Congratulations! You are purchasing a brand new house! It is exciting to be the first people to move into the newly built home. Once you unpack and settle in you can begin to create memories. Consider the following tips to save money while you enjoy your new
Read more →Skylights have always been a great addition to a home to allow more light into rooms that dont have alot of light, the downfall being the sometimes long tunnels. Then came along the reflective tunnel skylight which they are great for adding light into a bath room, laundry room or other room you can’t
Read more →During a snow winter many homes are plagured by ice dams. An ice dam forms when the heat from your home escapes into your attic and melts the snow on your roof. The water will then trickle down your roof until it reaches the cold of an
Read more →A homes average air leaks are equal to that lost through an open window. With gas and electrical cost continuing to increase it has became crucially important to save energy by reducing air leaks in your home. An obvious choice in this is to add insulation to
Read more →Tips for Deciding When to Replace Windows Are you looking for tips to help evaluate the effectiveness of your windows and doors in a home, or a home your looking to purchase? Consider some of there for starters: You can determine how many panes of glass are in the
Read more →Tighter homes and more stringent residential energy-use standards are putting whole-house heat- and energy-recovery ventilators in the spotlight. Soon homes that will meet Energy Star standard will require to provide an adequate amount of outside fresh air intercalation but because it is not required doesn’t infer that it is not ideal for your
Read more →You can receive up to $1500.00 tax credit for eligible upgrades to your home. You can upgrade the efficiency of your home and save money in the long term on your utility bills and receive a Federal Tax Credit for completing the upgrade. Items would include HVAC,
Read more →When someone says “Green” or “Energy Star” there are a lot of things that most people think. Many are not sure exactly what it all means but most want to lower their energy cost/usage. When someone refers to insulation most think of the traditional insulation methods of
Read more →There are an abundance of furnace manufacturers offering wide range of furnaces. They range from the from the standard 80% efficiency furnace to a range of high efficiency furnaces. For some time Modern Homes, Inc has installed a 92% efficiency to ensure our customer had an energy
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