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	<description>Stress-Free Home Design Build and Home Remodeling in MD and DC</description>
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		<title>Monitor Your Energy Usage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can read your own meters to help monitor your electric or gas energy use. During the heating season, your energy use should be compared to the number of heating degree days for the same time period; during the cooling season, compare your energy use to the number of cooling degree days. Heating and cooling &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Is Brick a Good Choice for a Patio?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 14:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Are brick patios as long lasting as concrete? A: With the right installation, brick can be a beautiful addition to your backyard. But, they can buckle if not laid properly. As usual, hire a reputable contractor for this project, and your patio should last for decades. The contractor should remove the topsoil and excavate &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Bring Sunlight Into Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daylighting is the use of windows and skylights to bring sunlight into your home. Today&#8217;s highly energy-efficient windows, as well as advances in lighting design, reduce the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours without causing heating or cooling problems. The best way to incorporate daylighting in your home depends on your climate and home&#8217;s &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to Cut Your Utility Bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Indoor Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cost-saving tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Stay disconnected. Unplug your cellphone and other electronic gadgets as soon as they&#8217;re fully charged, or you&#8217;re just wasting energy while they soak up juice all night. 2. Lighten up. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) if they stay on at least 15 minutes per use. Placing them in shorter-use spots like closets reduces &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Get Rid of Your Tub for More Space in the Bathroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Indoor Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bathroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tub]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re thinking about investing in home renovations, remember that taking away can be just as beneficial as adding on. Take the bathroom, for example. If you have a small bathroom that has a giant tub taking up space, why not have it removed? Removing the bathtub from your bathroom can really help open up &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Proper Insulation Reaps Benefits for Homeowners</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[energy efficient]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation to your home. Energy Efficiency Perhaps the most important building material in an energy-efficient home is the insulation package. Without a good insulation system, one that includes caulking and sealing, many of the other energy-efficient components and equipment &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Insulation Leads to Reduced Pollution Levels</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Properly insulated homes would significantly reduce the release of these pollutants into the atmosphere: Sulfur Oxide Nitrous Oxide Fine Particulate Matter  In the United States there are at least 45 million homes (65 percent) that lack the proper levels of insulation according to today’s energy standards.1. An additional 1.2 million new single-homes are built each year, &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Indoor Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[carbon monoxide poisoning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Product Safety Commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician. Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open. Use generators outside only, far away from the home. Never bring a charcoal grill into the house for heating or cooking. Do &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Is Return on Investment (ROI) Important?</title>
		<link>http://tabordesignbuild.com/is-return-on-investment-roi-important/</link>
		<comments>http://tabordesignbuild.com/is-return-on-investment-roi-important/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficient]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Tabor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[remodeling]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://tabordesignbuild.com/?p=4213</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By John Tabor, president, Tabor Design Build Trying to determine what constitutes a good return on investment for home renovations? It’s generally best to have conservative goals. Over time, factors such as inflation will raise the value of most well maintained homes, even without big-ticket remodeling. During the planning stage, it is certainly acceptable, even advisable, &#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Maintaining Ceramic Tile</title>
		<link>http://tabordesignbuild.com/tips-for-maintaining-ceramic-tile/</link>
		<comments>http://tabordesignbuild.com/tips-for-maintaining-ceramic-tile/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ceramic tile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floor covering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floor maintenance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Janice Howell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MODA]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guest Blogger: Janice Howell, MODA Floors &#38; Interiors, www.modafloorandinteriors.com Sooner or later, time, traffic, life and living will take its toll on any floor covering. Ceramic tile is no exception. Understanding the best methods to care for your ceramic flooring will help maintain its beauty and keep it close to its original condition. Plus, knowing &#8230;]]></description>
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