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Cut heating costs with simple home improvements Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:23PM(ARA) — Saving money never goes out of style, especially when it comes to home utility bills. With a scorching summer drawing to a close and last winter’s deep freeze looming in their minds, many Americans are already looking for ways to curtail energy costs this winter.
Just get us there, already! Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:51PM90-minute delay, teeming, trashy waiting area, garbled P.A. announcements. Angry Dude is not happy
Interiors: Saving the planet and your bank account Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 9:13PMThe U.S. Department of Energy says turning the heat down from 72 degrees to 65 F for at least eight hours a day can reduce your heating costs by up to 10 percent.
Museum staff packs interior artifacts Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:45PMTexas Historical Commission employees are in the final stages of preparation for an upcoming exterior preservation project on the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site, scheduled to begin as early as Aug. 1.
Cooling your home Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:44PMWith temperatures rising, it's time to consider some cost-effective ways to beat the heat. The least obvious way to cool off involves Mother Nature. Large shade trees have a profound effect on the interior temperature of your home. Make a simple sketch of your house showing its location on your lot.
ALTEOS Interactive Window Systems By PPG Aerospace Certified On King Air 350i Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 3:58AMAir travelers onboard the new Beechcraft King Air 350i airplane are the first to experience the comfort, control and convenience of Alteos Interactive Window Systems by PPG Industries' aerospace transparencies group using Gentex Corp. technology
The art of the craft: Colors play up architectural features Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 11:39AMThe Arts and Crafts-style bungalow that Debbie Lee bought wasattractive, but she knew it would look even better if the syntheticsiding was removed and she could “play up” the home’s originalarchitectural details with several colors of paint.
Environmental groups sue St. Regis over seabirds Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 2:57AMPRINCEVILLE — Unable to reach an agreement after threateninglegal action in March, conservationists and cultural practitionersare suing the St. Regis Princeville Resort for the hotel’s allegedfailure to mitigate deaths and injuries of rare Hawaiian seabirds,according to a Thursday press release.
More Favre drama: Ankle surgery could impact decision to return or retire Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 10:44PMHere we go again. Another offseason, another Brett Favre surgery decision, another long wait, it appears, to find out whether he is going to play.
Rick Mather's design elevates Richmond museum's dour 1930s architecture Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 11:00PMRICHMOND -- From the street, the addition to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts follows roughly the same roof line as the rather dour brick structure it adjoins. A large expanse of glass connects the two spaces, and despite the obvious philosophical and aesthetic gulf between the new and old struct...
Rick Mather's design elevates Richmond museum's dour 1930s architecture Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 11:00PMRICHMOND -- From the street, the addition to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts follows roughly the same roof line as the rather dour brick structure it adjoins. A large expanse of glass connects the two spaces, and despite the obvious philosophical and aesthetic gulf between the new and old struct... Arts - Rick Mather - Architecture - Museums - Arts and Entertainment
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 BMW X5, Jam-Packed With More Features Than EVER Before Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 7:32PMOur very own Agent001 is down in Miami driving the updated 2011 BMW X5. What is the saying, "working hard or hardly working?" 001 is experiencing the beach city in its prime from its hot nightlife to the Everglades. And, thanks to the X5, he's got some nice hardware to do the exploring.
Madison High loses 24 MacBooks in break-in Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 2:54PMA thief or thieves broke into Madison High early Saturday morning and stole 24 laptops used by students studying English as a second language.
Urban Waters spirit runs deep Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 4:02AMConstruction of Tacoma’s new Center for Urban Waters is down to the final details. Ninety-seven City of Tacoma scientists, engineers and environmental inspectors will move into the building before this month is out. In July they’ll be joined by nearly the full 36-person staff of the Puget Sound Partnership, the state agency formed to restore the health of Puget Sound. • SLIDE SHOW: Tour the ...
Urban Waters spirit runs deep Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 1:49AMTacoma - Construction of Tacoma's new Center for Urban Waters is down to the final details.
SAGE Introduces World's Most Energy-Efficient Window Glass Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:02AMFARIBAULT, Minn.----SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., today unveiled the world's most energy-efficient window glass. The new suite of window glass products is the first to marry electronically tintable “dynamic window” technology with high R-value, triple-pane construction.
Getting back to the basics Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:24AMMartha-philes get ready: The queen of all things DIY has a new paint line.
Povlows’ Marco home gleams in warm tones and bay reflections Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 3:53PMIrv and Beth Povlow’s spacious, multileveled home echoes the majesty of its cathedral ceiling: their foyer/great room rises to an impressive height of 24 feet, with tall columns mirroring those at the entryway. The entire house is similarly grand in scale, and customized carefully to its owners’ needs.The couple bought the house on Smokehouse Bay years ago, but waited to raze it until the ...
Extension Lines: "Still time to cut heat bill" Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:20PMWow! Just opened the monthly utility bill and was quickly reminded of the need to review some winter energy tips offered by the U.S. Department of Energy. Some things we can do yet for this winter...
Boeing 787 Flies with PPG Aerospace Transparencies, Coatings, Sealants Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:48PMSYLMAR, Calif.----A topflight team of products made by PPG Industries’ aerospace business for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet will simplify maintenance and reduce costs for airlines while enhancing the flying experience for crews and passengers who take to the skies aboard the world’s newest jetliner.
A Grand Experiment Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:09PMNever flashy, Fred Fisher's projects are sensible, sensitive, and always on point. Take his recent effort at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Center for Information Science and Technology is all of the above.
More home improvement trends for 2010 Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:36AMMost homeowners are unlikely to be building, remodeling or decorating with abandon in 2010, given the slow recovery from the recession. But if you do plan to update your home or garden, here are some trends to keep in mind. Home decor. The sleek, sophisticated but comfortable style known as “soft contemporary” will be a key look for the new year, said Kris Kolar, vice president of interior ...
A high-rise condo that offers more space Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 2:28AMThere seems to be a growing change in the way most developers and interiors designers are re-thinking the space they would want Filipino families to live in—especially when it comes to high-rise living.
City chic: Incorporate city style into your Main Street home Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 6:13AM(ARA) - When you look out your window, what do you see: the cool gray steel of high-rise buildings ... or vast, open expanses of green land? You don't have to stick to an interior style that mimics your surroundings; especially if it doesn't suit your taste.
Restored Academy of Music Ballroom Comes to Life Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 3:48PMChristine E. Brown details the history and recent renovation of the Philadelphia Academy of Music's 153-year-old Ballroom. At the Academy's Jan. 30 Anniversary Concert and Ball, the Philly Orchestra will be joined by Sting and Juan Diego Flórez.
How to save on fuel this winter Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1:41AMNew Jersey oil heat retailers are letting consumers know that it’s not too late for them to save on winter heating costs by tuning up their heating oil systems and taking other simple, practical steps to conserve energy.
Save money on your energy bill as the temperature drops Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 4:33PMWhen the temperature starts dropping your energy bill could start rising, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are some simple steps you can take to keep your home warm, and cut costs.
Home of the future Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 5:28AMMost homeowners are unlikely to be building, remodeling or decorating with abandon in 2010, given the slow recovery from the recession. But if you do plan to update your home or garden, here are some trends to keep in mind.
Easy things you can do to stay warm, save money Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 10:38AMWith a snap of bitter cold weather on the way, there are a number of things you can do to make your home more efficient while keeping warm.
Glass business shines brightly in Allston-Brighton Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 5:20AMLinda Mishkin interviewed Butch Rosales, owner of Stuart Glass Inc., 56 Leo Birmingham Parkway (Market Street), Brighton, on Dec. 14.
9 ways to protect your home from burglary Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:00AMEvery 15 seconds a home is buglarized. Follow these low-cost steps to protect your home.
Cityscapes: Chicago's add-on architecture Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 6:51AMEver since it opened in 1997, the office building at 300 East Randolph St. has served as a kind of oversize text message display for Chicago, capturing in one line of letters (or two) the city’s mood.
BOE accepts donation of temporary lights Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 12:06AMAnother chapter in the ongoing portable light issue came to a close on Tuesday night, when the Darien Board of Education unanimously voted to accept a lighting system from the Darien Junior Football Team.
Secure today's energy, fuel tomorrow's mission Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 7:58PMThe Air Force theme for Energy Awareness Month is "Secure today's energy, fuel tomorrow's mission." This theme really hits home at Holloman with $18,000 a day in energy costs. The goal, however, is to reduce this cost by more than $5,000 a day by 2015.
Quick Renovations on a Budget Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 3:12PMCountry Living Contributing Editor Randy Florke transformed a dated Cape Cod-style house into a welcoming country cottage perfect for family living.
What a Wonderful Gundam Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 8:13PMThere is no good anime worth watching this season. So why not curl up with a good book? Like the ones below. FROM THE BACK COVER: "2307 A.D. The nations of the world are split into 3 major power blocs, each striving to further their own prestige and prosperity.
Invasion of the stink bugs: Early fall is their season Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 1:38PMThose stink bugs that creep into your house this time of year were originally from China. They were first spotted in the U.S. in 1996.
Select Blinds is Entering its Sixth Season as a Partner with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Tonight on ABC Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 6:00AMPatricia Heaton, two-time Emmy Award-winning actress, is a celebrity volunteer for this episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Also adding to the celebrity lineup the group Five for Fighting will also perform several new songs.
Save Energy and Money by Preparing Windows for Winter Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 9:00AMInvest in your home and offset rising heating fuel prices this winter by preparing your homes windows. Winterizing your home windows can save up to 10 percent on energy bills right away, according to the Department of Energy. Most heat escapes from a home through gaps around the windows, not through the glass itself. Failed caulk, gaps between the trim and the window, and bad window seals are...
Frontage feud Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 1:45PMBY NADINE ARMSTRONG The Hants Journal NovaNewsNow.com While most in downtown Windsor are giving a nod of approval to the new frontage colours, one building has business owners seeing red...
Sea, sky and San Diego Sunday, August 9, 2009 @ 4:24AMOnly sea gulls, it seems, fly high enough to sail past James Robbins’ wide ribbon of window-walls. Some days, wispy clouds enshroud his glass-enclosed condominium in downtown San Diego. Every night presents a festival of city and nautical lights, shining high and low, like brilliant confetti. This place was made for viewing boat parades, fireworks and air races.
Museum getting a new look Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 9:47AMLOCK HAVEN -A soft yellow building with shades of tan, brown and olive green trim is beginning to emerge. It's been two weeks since staff of the Clinton County Historical Society, friends and other volunteers began repainting the exterior of the Heisey Museum. And the pink and brown decor that has been a trademark of the museum at 362 E. Water St., is slowly but surely losing ground.
How to decorate your home with sleep and rest in mind Saturday, July 18, 2009 @ 1:10AMIn my travels with my clients, I have noticed I have overlooked my nurses, night crew or anyone who works the evening or night shift.
Renovation reality Sunday, June 28, 2009 @ 1:10AMBlood, sweat and tears go into this makeover.
Train project running on volunteer steam Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 10:17AMIt’s been a busy summer for volunteers from the Tower-Soudan Historical Society. The train restoration project has been moving ahead with work on the passenger and caboose cars.
Robert Indiana's EAT sign to go up after 44-year hiatus Thursday, June 25, 2009 @ 12:37AMRobert Indiana never saw his oversized EAT sign illuminated after it went up at the New York World's Fair in 1964. A day after being turned on, the sign with its hundreds of light bulbs was turned off because it was attracting hungry tourists who thought it was a restaurant, not a piece of art.
The best buys of summer under $25 Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 4:18PMHave fun and play safely on the cheap this summer. These best buys, old and new, are all under $25.
Running your air conditioner? Tips for controlling utility costs Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 11:27AMRunning your air conditioner? Tips for controlling utility costs
The Heat is On! AmerenUE Offers Tips for Keeping Cool this Summer Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 10:36AMAs temperatures and humidity levels are forecasted to be high all week, AmerenUE's energy experts are offering a number of tips for cost-effectively keeping cool this week and all summer long.
Couple restore Elgin homes to historical charm and character Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 1:22AMJohn and Holly Wiedmeyer are one of those couples that fell in love at first sight, and Holly has gone to great heights — literally — to show how much she cares for her husband. With the pair's Quality Painting and Carpentry business, the duo puts its passion into bringing luster back to the faded glory of Elgin's historic homes.