PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR

THE COLD WEATHERDesign by K.I.M.

DESIGN TIPS- October 1

PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE COLD WEATHER

Design by K.I.M.

1. Winter Weather Basics: Storm Doors offer beauty and protection—usually at a very low price. Even if you aren't really that interested in storm doors, think of it as preventative maintenance for your entry door. Spending a few hundred dollars on a storm door can save you from spending a few thousand dollars on a new entry door.

2.Aluminum Storm Windows offer a lower cost alternative to replacement windows. Though not as efficient as a replacement window, this is still a dramatic improve-ment. Adding an aluminum storm window to a single pane wooden window will nearly double its energy efficiency! Storm windows are available in a variety of col-ors and styles to match your home and will also help preserve your existing wooden windows, helping them last longer.

3. Have you ever wished that your drive way & walkway could shove itself? Now it can sort of ELECTRIC SNOW MELTING involves installing a heating element (ProMelt) beneath outside surfaces. When activated, the surface is heated and the snow or ice is melted. It's that sim-ple. Installation is fast and worry-free and comes in easy to install rolls.

4.This is all about Design & Function: Thermoglance changes radiators from metal to glass. Very low key and very chic without changing the looks of the room. It can be controlled by a thermostat that detects room heat and adjusts.It can be placed on the floor or wall mounted, it just needs an outlet. It’s beautiful and functional and the ideal way to save space without sacrificing aesthetics.

5. Have you been dreaming of your own wine cellar but just don’t have the space? You can turn any room into a wine cellar whether it be open or enclosed. Convert small closets, parts of a room, basements, under the stairwells and even your garage. No space to big or to small for storage of your wine. You can build it yourself or check out Wine Cellar Innovations. They have great ideas for every space imaginable!

Bonus TIP: Tax Credit Opportunity by using Hunter Douglas:Enjoy big savings with some of our most energy efficient products and you may qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500. Must be purchased and installed by December 31, 2010.

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