It’s not a mystery that can help make your home more energy efficient resulting in significant energy savings each year. However, what some of you might find interesting is the fact that replacement windows are considered one of the best return on investment when it comes to energy retrofits.

According to a recent study windows with a higher R value (inverse of the U value) are a better ROI than increasing insulation throughout the home or installing a solar system. Obviously there are some caveats to this blanket statement but it points out a consideration that many people have forgotten with all the talk about better performing insulation and cheaper solar systems.

Installing Replacement Windows

If you’re interested in in your home it’s important to learn about all the options and what will help you get the best ROI. By fa

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds
• 3/4 pound (340 g) whole-wheat spaghetti
• 1/2 head broccoli (about 3/4 pound, 340 g), tops cut into florets, stems peeled and sliced thinly
• 2 cups (500 mL, about 4 ounces) of snow peas, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup (250 mL) of unsalted almond butter
• 1/4 cup (120 mL) of reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoon (45 mL) fresh lime juice  
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha
• 1 scallion, green part only (about 3 tablespoons, 45 mL)

Directions
1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over a medium-heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden, about 3 minutes. Read more…

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The folks at Owens Corning are promoting their Duration Series Designer Colors Collection shingles this summer and fall with a great contest. The That’s My Roof Contest runs until October 2010 with monthly winners and one grand prize winner who will have their new roof completely refunded up to $10,000.

Ownens Corning Duration Series Designer Colors Collection Shingles

Bring fashion to your roof with our new Duration® Shingles Designer Colors Collection with SureNail® Technology. Made with brilliantly colored granules that add richness and dimension in a wide array of colors. These stunning shingles are designed for long-lasting performance with a 30-Year Limited Warranty, a 110-MPH Wind Resistance Limited Warranty, and Algae Resistance Limited Warranty.

With the help of famed color expert Lee Eisman, we have designed the Roofing Color Compass Quiz to help you pick out the perfect design combination for your home. Cli

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It was only a matter of time before we saw furniture with built-in iPads. The multi-touch technology is really cool to control things so chairs for home theater is a perfect place to built it in. iPad chair by Elite Home Theater Seating is a great example of this awesome combination. The chair is sleek and ergonomic. It features a quiet motor that reclines the seat back while raising the foot rest, strategically placed lumbar support, and a seat cushion normally found in a European sports car. Luxa2 H4 iPad holder firmly securing the remarkable device in its tight grasp with its 6 rubber pins.

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1 Thonet chair
First designed in 1895, this classic chair is made in one of the original Thonet bentwood chair factories in Poland. $119 US each, Crate and Barrel.

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