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cooked their meats outdoors to maintain a cool house . This simple idea can really help keep your home comfortable during the dog days of summer , while saving you money on energy costs .
With an outdoor oven and grill , barbeques can be a spontaneous dinner idea rather than a major event that must be planned days in advance . The grilling process gives steaks , chicken , fish and pork a wonderful smoked flavor , while reducing the overall fat content .
And it ’ s not just meats that can benefit from grilling . Bell peppers , onions , zucchini and tons of other vegetables take on a wonderful flavor when tossed lightly with olive oil , wrapped in foil and cooked on a grill .
With an outdoor kitchen , grilling is not just for summer either . Having a cover for rainy days and outdoor heating available , it can be done virtually year-round . Although just a simple oven and grill can change the way you live , a sink with running water and a fridge can really make cooking outdoors convenient .
For entertaining , the outdoor kitchen offers a way to spend time with your guests while preparing the meal . There ’ s also an entire line of in-ground sound equipment and specially made outdoor TVs . The televisions are completely waterproof , and three times as bright as a normal TV so they can be viewed even in strong direct sunlight .
Make Your Bathroom a Great Escape
Though your bathroom may not spring to mind as the place to hold your next cocktail party , with the right accoutrements your bath can be a great place to hang out and enjoy life . And if you live with family members , it may be the only place in your house where you can truly be alone for a bit .
Besides just being a place to “ get ready ” to meet the day , it ’ s also a relaxing space to recharge your batteries after a long week at work . Hydrotherapy is one of the best ways to relieve stress and help tired , overworked muscles . With tons of specialized showerheads , you can have everything from the sprinkle of a gentle rain to an invigorating massage to bring your body back to center . And a nice relaxing bath in a soaker tub can make the world go away for a while .
Does all this sound like a fantasy ? Maybe not . You may be able to make updates to your bath for less than you might expect .
If a homeowner is just updating and not moving plumbing , heating ducts and electricity , the makeover can start at around $ 10,000 . And the choices for today ’ s bath are incredibly enticing . Many homeowners are opting for larger showers that will not only get you clean but can also bathe you in LED lighting that changes colors to suit your mood . You can also enjoy your favorite music in
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-Patrick Coffman of Mt . Pleasant Window & Remodeling speaks about how replacing windows can actually add value to your home and save you money .
Windows reflect the unique style of your home to give it character . But more than just a great style choice , they can also work to add value to your home , make it safer and can even increase its warmth , leaving more money in your pocket after the monthly heating bill .
Coffman , who has worked for 30 years in the window and door industry , explains the property of glass this way , “ Heat and cold are both easily transmitted through glass . So in order to conserve the heat in your home , you need a good , thick quality glass .” Though it may be tempting to buy windows from a big box store with cheaper prices , homeowners are likely going to pay higher heating and cooling bills for the life of their home . Remarkably , you can lower heating bills from 20-50 % with quality windows !
Another important piece of the puzzle , however , is making sure they ’ re installed correctly . A botched installation can cause drafts , water infiltration and windows that are difficult to raise and lower . Make sure that you contact a company with qualified installers . “ All of our window and door installers are professionally trained , installing them day in and day out … They ’ re specialized talent ,” says Coffman .” This is not something you want to leave to a generalized contractor with limited experience . Thicker windows can also be safer because they ’ re harder to break , which is a great deterrent . And new , energy efficient windows can also increase the resale value of your home by as much as 70 % in the Pittsburgh area .
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You could go to a national chain store for windows , but who will you be dealing with if there ’ s a problem ? It will likely be an endless exercise mired in red tape to get help , which will end with finding a local contractor to fix the problem . It makes sense to hire a local company with a reputation for strong customer service in the first place . Even though Mt . Pleasant Window & Remodeling installs thousands of windows every year , they have just one service technician .
“ We don ’ t need any more than that ,” explains Coffman . “ We just don ’ t have that many complaints , but when we do , we make it right . Having someone that values the customer makes all the difference . This is a family-owned company that ’ s been around since 1975 . I could work a lot of places , but I choose to work here because of their core values and work ethic .”
Mt . Pleasant Windows & Remodeling also transforms baths , making them safer and easier to
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