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Water-Based Lacquer for Wood Launced

Water-Based Polyurethane Lacquer for Wood Flooring Launced Blanchon of France has launched S.D. AQUA, a 100% water-based polyurethane lacquer for wood flooring. The first European professional lacquer to be Eco-label certified, and to hold an Environmental Data Sheet, S.D. AQUA meets very strict quality and environmental criteria. S.D. AQUA has been specially designed to achieve an excellent result as regards both covering capacity and resistance, with only two coats needed on bare wood – no primer required. Bl ...
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Air Filter Able to Battle Bird (Avian) Flu

With all the attention that avian flu (bird flu) is getting right now this seemed like good information to pass on.   Sanuvox UV Purification Systems’ Ability to Destroy Avian Flu (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) The use of Sanuvox Ultraviolet Air Purification Systems can be used as a ...
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Is it Time to Replace Your Furnace?

Is it time to repair or to replace that furnace? It is rarely easy to decide whether to repair or replace an expensive appliance when the time comes.  If the cost of repairing your furnace exceeds the cost of replacing it then the decision is easy but that is rarely the case.  More often a careful weighing of the pros and cons of each option is required.  The first step in your decision should be to get the opinion of a heating and furnace expert.  Have your furnace inspected and get an estimate for both re ...
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Alternative Fireplaces Selling Well

Fireplace sales blazing Sellers touting as long-term investments With natural gas prices predicted to rise by as much as 70 percent this winter, you might think fireplaces that use the fuel would be something of a hard sell. Not so, Bob Benhower says. In a showroom surrounded by more than a dozen gas-powered fireplaces and one that runs on electricity, the owner of Nob Brick & Fireplace in Fort Wayne says people are actually seeking out the products his company sells. ...
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Low Income Heating Help

We have added this story as a reminder that many state and city agencies work each winter to assist those who are struggling to keep their homes warm.  While this story comes from northern Pennsylvania if you know someone who needs help, or you feel you that you might qualify for assistance, check with your local state and city offices to learn how to apply. EASING THE COST OF STAYING WARM Weathering heating bills Local agency provides ways to shore up houses HUG ...
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Think Twice Before Replacing Your Windows

Window Replacement Not Likely Your Best Energy Saving Move There is a lot of talk these days about saving money on energy costs.  With the rise of heating fuel costs in the last few years it's little wonder that people are a bit pre-occupied by the matter.  But you can get some pretty un-cost effective advice if you aren't careful such as the little gem I read recently where people were encouraged to replace their older windows before winter hits. There is no question that new windows can impact the energy ef ...
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