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Energy Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Windows 2009, 2010

If you have decided to purchase energy efficient windows, skylights, or storm windows for your home then you may qualify for a tax credit of up to $200.00. A credit is different than a deduction, a tax...

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Skylight Blinds, Skylight Blind - Uses of Blinds For Skylights

In any house or room, skylight blinds should be in every one, if you have enough space. If you don't, then that's ok too. The blinds are the right solution to your light bill problems. In addition to...

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Ice Damming Around Skylights - How To Minimize Heat Loss in These Areas

Skylights have often been associated with massive heat loss and inefficiency.  However, the area around the skylight is most likely the true culprit.  Most builders do not know how to insulate the odd...

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How to Make a Skylight Shade

In the summer the sun is directly overhead and it makes my kitchen too hot. The sun also shines directly on my head when I am at my sink, so something had to be done. I love the skylight for its light so...

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Solatube's patented Raybender® 3000 Technology and LightTracker™ Reflector to deliver an Effective Daylight Capture Surface (EDCS) significantly higher than our previous 10 inch and 14 inch Solatube models and nearly double the EDCS of copycat produc66

Tubular Skylight (Green) Home Lighting Trends to Watch: Sun Tunnels (Affordable Tubeular Skylights) in Albuquerque, NM

Thinking about shedding some light into a dark room during your next remodling project? You might want to start by thinking "Outside the box" . . . The "Box" Being the inside footprint of your home. Consider...

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Photography ideas : Trees in fog

A tree grove in foggy conditions is ideal subject matter for accentuating shape. Our best photography opportunities often occur when weather conditions are what many consider to be least favorable. To help...

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The House of the Future

Eco-friendly properties are all the rage, but a new-generation concept house in Denmark takes things a step further, producing more energy than it consumes. I had a most enjoyable visit and came away with a new view on housing.

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Reasons Why You May Need Blinds For A Skylight

Picking out skylight blinds that will go along with your skylights can be an easy process that doesn't have to be complicated. After all, if you have skylights already, you know all the benefits you get...

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Go Green With Skylights - Natural Light All the Time

Skylights have always received bad press.  They leak.  They are making the room cold. The sun only comes through in one spot on the floor.  They fade furniture.  All of these complaints are valid of...

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Pyramid Skylights - A Great Choice For Improving The Home

Why Go With Pyramid Skylights? The look of pyramid skylights can add so much to a business or a home when added to the existing structure. Pyramid Skylights offer a look that is elegant and warming, both in...

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