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
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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 →Thinking about upgrading you kitchen or bath? Want an quality cabinet and an great incentive. This promotion is for a limited time only. Modern Homes has installed Mid Continent Cabinetry for over 30 year and they have never offered an incentive like this. New promotions and details
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
Read more →According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heaters consume 14% to 25% of a home annual energy use. For most consumers water heater replacement decisions are not an easy because of cost and a wide range of efficiency choices offered. There is also a tax credit
Read more →Remodeling a kitchen requires more education and decision-making than any other project in your home. The design process begins with the layout, and planning continues with many more decisions to be made! 1. Use a professional kitchen designer to help plan and create your new kitchen atmosphere from
Read more →For a limited time there is a Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program has been extended! The rebates will be available for qualifying purchases and installations made from January 16, 2010 – February 15, 2010, or until funds run out, for the gas-saving products. Some of the credit
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