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Friday, September 18th, 2009
Today I participated in a Habitat for Humanity project in Newark, NJ. Before I get into the details of what we did I wanted to give a little background on how they operate. Habitat for Humanity (HFH) selects qualified applicants for housing and provides them with an at cost (materials) ...
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
Look familiar? Make any sense? Probably not. If you've been shopping for windows lately, this quick post might help.
Here's an explanation taken from the NFRC Website:
U-Factor
U-factor measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping. The rate of heat loss is indicated in terms of the U-factor (U-value) of a ...
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008
It seems to me that the idea of 'going green' is everywhere we look. On the TV, in the stores, in magazines,... I mean, c'mon, everyone's doing it. In a nutshell, the campaign calls for conserving resources and creating a better environment for future generations. There are countless ways to help the cause. What could ...
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