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Going Green in the Home<p> <b><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Going Green in the Home</span></i></b> </p>
<p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;">Do you recall celebrating Earth day in school? There was usually a contest to design a poster encouraging you to be kind to our planet and perhaps you took home a small sapling to plant in your yard. Since its inception in 1970 we have continued to become more aggressive in our mission to reduce landfill waste, keep our air clean and preserve our natural landscapes. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we wanted to focus on ways to go green inside and outside of your home. </span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Switch to LED bulbs when an old bulb dies out. They last 15X longer and use less energy. An average bulb will only cost you $2 a year in electricity. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Standard" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->When your old fridge finally stops humming, look into a replacement bulb that has earned the Energy Star rating. A bit of research and you may find some models that have rebates or even give a credit on your taxes. This tip extends to any major appliances in your home.</span><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="Standard" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->If it glows, shut it off. The charger for your phone, your laptop and the latest game console your kids got for Christmas all drain electricity when not in use. The average family can save over $100 on their electric bill just by being mindful in unplugging when not in use. Using a surge protecting power strip to plug all the household chargers into can easily be turned off and on with one flick.</span><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span>Installing dimmer switches is another great way to save energy and extend the life of your bulbs. Along the same line, encourage family members to turn off lights as they leav</span><span style="font-size: small;">e the room. </span></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span>Drip-drip-drip----fixing that leaky faucet or running toilet means less water wasted.<b><i> </i></b>The running toilet alone wastes up to 6000 gallons of water in a month. Fixing it can save you around $70 a month on your water bill.</span><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: " times="" new=""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Invest in a great beverage container to cut down on buying cases of water. Keep a larger pitcher on hand in your fridge. </span></p>
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<p class="Standard"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Remodel the Right Way</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;">Look for products that contain the Energy Star or are Green Seal Certified. A.B.E. is proud to carry the Andersen and ProVia lines, which have both been recognized as industry leaders in the area of energy efficient products. These types of windows and doors will help your entire home be more energy efficient over the years.</span></p>
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<p class="Standard"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Outside the Home</span></i></b></p>
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<p class="Standard"><span style="font-size: small;">Be a conscience role model for your children. Encourage them to examine something before it gets thrown away and ask, “Can I recycle this?” Plant an herb garden and watch it grow, then cook something together using them. Spend some time outside appreciating nature or visit a local farmers market. When we all work together, even the smallest changes can have a big impact. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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2018-04-20T00:00:00-04:00EnergyEnergy Efficiency<p style="text-align: center;"> <input type="image" src="/uploads/image/energy.jpg" width="300" height="250" /></p>
<p class="Standard" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:60.7pt;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:51.8pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every year the EPA & US Dept. of Energy recognize businesses that are national leaders in promoting energy efficiency. These companies help America and the families that live here save energy, save money and strive to maintain a clean environment. Among the 163 recipients of the Energy Star Partner of the Year awards, we are thrilled to announce they are honoring two of our suppliers: Provia and Andersen Corp.</span></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:60.7pt;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:51.8pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Andersen Corporation is located in Bayport, Minnesota. The company prides itself in maintaining a long term commitment in the Energy Star program. In 2017 they added 7 more models and now offer 328 styles of windows in various price points. They have made several videos to help educate the public about the importance of reducing energy use and how that can save on utility bills. Their core mission is to “build brands people value and trust”. </span></p>
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<p class="Standard" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:60.7pt;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:51.8pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sugarcreek, Ohio is home to ProVia Doors and Windows. Homeowners and </span><span style="font-size: medium;">distributors can choose from over 3600 Energy-Star certified products. The company is dedicated to the education of the public and offers tours of their facility. They also participated in a camp in which they talked about the importance of quality and the impact it can have on your brand. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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2018-04-12T00:00:00-04:00Energy,Energy,WindowsWinterizing Windows<p>By now, most of you know that Energy Star ratings are an integral way to gauge the quality of a window's thermal and energy efficiency, and we are proud to provide dozens of models that receive the highest Energy Star ratings. Among these, we are especially proud of our line of ProVia Endure windows, which can be seen <a href="https://www.abedoors.com/windows/provia-endure.cfm">here</a> .</p>
<p>Two things that make ProVia Endure especially smart solutions as replacement windows involve obscure, but incredibly important, factors in the estimation of an Energy Star rating, these factors being "air infilitration" and "condensation resistance." </p>
<p>Air infilitration denotes a measurement of how much exterior air flow passes through the window pane, thus decreasing internal temperatures. Factory-tests conducted by ProVia ensure that all their windows exceed the industry standard for this measurement before they are released on the market. </p>
<p>Condenstation resistance denotes the material ability a window has to avoid condensation formation, which is a function of ambient humidity. Just like the case of air infiltration, laboratory tests on condensation resistance are performed on all ProVia windows before they are sold and installed by ABE Doors. </p>
<p>There are many ways to save on energy costs during winter, and purchasing replacement windows, such as ProVia Endure, through ABE Doors is just one way among many. Please call, return to our site, or visit our offices for more helpful tips on saving money during the winter seasons.</p>
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2016-12-22T19:33:00-04:00Energy,Energy,Windows,Energy,Winter,Windows