dallas/fort worth house & home magazine, august 2009 issue
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A U G U S T 2 0 0 9 T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E A U G U S T 2 0 0 9 T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E
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The Energy-Efficient Home Tips to improve energy use and lowerutility costs
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PUBLISHER . . . . . . .Mike Harrison, Ph.D.EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda FlattenART DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . .Robert CoplinEDITORIAL INTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marie Williams
CONTRIBUTING WRITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lara Moffat
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ricky Pearson
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Amy Bouaazzi, Tammi Greene, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mendy Lea
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Around TownOut and about in the Metroplex
What’s NewAwards, store openings and more
GardeningSummer Gardening Texas Style
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on the coverThe Colleyville Eco-House built by GreenCraftBuilders, featured on Page 22, has reclaimedwood floors, Enviroglas countertops, Demilecspray foam insulation and a solar electric system.Photography by Ricky Pearson
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Two of the biggestconcerns for home-owners these days arefinancial matters andmaintaining a healthyhome. That’s why wehave devoted theAugust issue to clean,green living, featuringeco-friendly homeoptions and tips for
saving energy and money. There is no doubt that houses are
more energy efficient than they used to be,but there are even more ways to improveyour home’s energy use and lower monthlyutility bills. In fact, the Department ofEnergy estimates many homeowners couldsave 20 to 30 percent on energy bills bymaking some cost-efficient improvements.On Page 24, find out how to maintainand control your heating and cooling sys-tems, properly insulate water pipes andheating ducts and know when it’s time toreplace windows and doors for optimumenergy savings year round.
When using the words “green” and“home building” in the same sentence,some automatically conjure up visions ofbland walls, cold fixtures and boring inte-rior finishes. Thankfully today there aretons of eco-friendly options for the home.On Page 27, find the latest green productson the market that are environmentallysafe and healthy for your home.
For those who still doubt that a greenhome can be beautiful, don’t miss “LuxuryGoes Green” on Page 22. The ColleyvilleEco-House built by GreenCraft Buildersraises the bar for green home building.This home is full of eco-safe materials andenergy-efficient aspects, includingreclaimed wood floors, Enviroglas counter-tops, Pella windows and doors, Demilecspray foam insulation, a solar electric sys-tem and standing seam metal roof withEnergy Star coating.
On Aug. 28 through Aug. 30, House &Home will be at the Fort Worth Home &Garden Market at the Fort WorthConvention Center and at Visions: TheWomen’s Expo at Dallas Market Hall. Wehope to see you there.
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The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 GarlandRoad, Dallas, is featuring August DollarDays with weekday admission prices for$1 per person. The reduced price forweekday admission runs for the monthof August and will return to the regularprice in September. The parking fee of$5 per car remains the same.Information: 214.515.6500 or www.dallasarboretum.org
Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 MartinLuther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, is offeringan annual day-long series of classes
provided by the Dallas County MasterGardeners and the Texas AgriLifeExtension Service during “Earth-KindEnvironmental Stewardship Day” onSaturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Find out about WaterWise gardening,water conservation and environmentalstewardship for homeowners. Admissionis free. Bring a sack lunch. Information:214.428.7476 or www.texasdiscoverygardens.org
Add to your summer culinary repertoireduring “Seafood Extravaganza,”
around town
During Thornwood Gallery’s Artists Summer Celebration — now until Sept. 5 — find local art-work for 10 to 20 percent off.
By MARIE WILLIAMS
August 2009 Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. atSur La Table, 4527 Travis Street,Dallas. This cooking class exploresquick and easy dishes devoted to freshfish and other seafood. Chef KatyHume will share how to prepare light,healthy and delicious dishes sure toappease the palate. Cost is $79. Then,on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m.,explore what makes the Mediterraneandiet unique and one of the healthiest inthe world during “SummerMediterranean Dinner” with instructorKaty Hume. Cost is $69. Information:214.219.4479 or www.surlatable.com
From Aug. 22 through Sept. 20,Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass, 5100 BeltlineRoad, Suite 820, Dallas, presentsFeatured Artists Series 2009, highlight-ing diverse images in glass from artistsLeon Applebaum, Alice Gebhart, SusanGott, R. Jason Howard, Paul Labrie andjewelry from Adelle Read. An openingreception is Saturday Aug. 22 from 1p.m. to 5:30 pm. Information:972.239.7957 or www.kittrellriffkind.com
The 19th Annual Fort Worth Home &Garden Market Show is Aug. 28 toAug. 30 at the Fort Worth ConventionCenter, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth.Don’t miss hundreds of home and gar-den exhibitors with products and servic-es designed for homeowners.Information: www.thehomeandgardenmarket.com
The Visions Women’s Expo presents its20th Annual Celebration of the Last
Blast of Summer at Dallas Market Hall,2200 N. Stemmons Freeway, Friday,Aug. 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. andSunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoymore than 300 unique displays of shop-ping, fashion, food, entertainment, bar-gains, cosmetics, vacation and freehealth and beauty screenings. Ladiescan enjoy free facials and hair styling orbe athletic and participate in rock climb-ing or scuba diving. Information:972.499.7500 orwww.adjuvantexpos.com
The Fort Worth Botanical Gardenshosts its Fort Worth Orchid SocietySale on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Have a camera readyto snap pictures of beautiful displays oforchids. These flowers also can betaken home. The gardens are locatedat 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., FortWorth. Admission is free. Information:214.428.7476 or www.fwbg.org
If you’re looking to buy great pieces ofart at affordable prices, visit theThornwood Gallery Artists SummerCelebration, a group exhibition featuringworks by more than 20 artists fromnow through Sept. 5. Artists will be pre-senting their work at discounts from 10percent to 20 percent for all buyers dur-ing the exhibition. Thornwood Gallery islocated at 1605 Dragon Street betweenOak Lawn and Cole Street in the DallasDesign District’s Gallery Row.Information: 214.658.9990 or www.thornwoodgallery.com
Regenesis Design Build will be fea-tured on the second season ofHGTV’s, “Bang for Your Buck,” air-ing on Aug. 4. The company’skitchen project was chosen becauseof its extensive re-design, complet-ed within a timely fashion. ContactRalph Stow at 888.318.4753 orvisit www.regenesisdesignbuild.com.
The Chambers Collection, featuringcustom-made antique reproduc-
tions, is now available at Mews II,1708 Market Center Blvd., Dallas.The antique pieces are built fromscratch and hand finished to a soft,rich sheen. Margaret Chambers,ASID, also has some pieces at hernamesake shop, ChambersInteriors, located at 2030 IrvingBlvd., Dallas. For information, call214.651.7665 or visitwww.thechamberscollection.com.
Filter MD recently introduced theFilter MD Green Filter, a filter madefrom 100 percent recycled materialsand a durable plastic grid frame.The Filter MD Green Filter helpsimprove indoor air quality in thehome or building by eliminatingbypass of unfiltered air, whiledecreasing waste within our environ-ment. This filter is moisture andmold resistant and is a MERV 7 fil-ter. Many disposal options areoffered such as shredding, com-pacting, incinerating and in a fewcases, recycling. For information,call 214.678.9220 or visit www.filtermd.com.
Debbie Wright, president of SeedSucker Inc., has a vision thatincludes giving back to the environ-ment and community. Seed SuckerT-shirts display environmental mes-sages that support positive changefor our environment. The currentline is a soft blend of 70 percentbamboo and 30 percent organic cot-ton. Each shirt comes with aplantable hang-tag made with Lotkaseed paper, which is embeddedwith wildflower seeds. You can plantyour tag and watch it grow or throwit away because it is biodegradable.The company also offers Eco-Fundraising: “Apparel with aConscience.” Organizations canraise money by raising eco-aware-
ness and giving back to their com-munities. Seed Sucker is located at3600 Commerce St., Ste. 103,Dallas. Call 469.248.2500 or visitwww.seedsucker.org.
Millwork & More, which offer cus-tom-made doors, entry door hard-ware, decorative locksets, bathroomaccessories and fireplace mantles,is now carrying the full line of Jeld-Wen windows and doors. Visit thecompany’s show room at 2406 S.Jupiter Rd., #4, Garland. Call972.278.7901 or visitwww.millworkmore.com.
what’s new By MARIE W I L L IAMSThe ChambersCollection, fea-turing custom-made antiquereproductions,is now avail-able at MewsII and atChambersInteriors.Shown: “TheCorrine”French CountryTea Table and“TheMargarette”18th CenturyRegency ArmChairs
Seed Sucker T-shirts display environmentalmessages that support positive change for ourenvironment and are made of 70 percent bam-boo and 30 percent organic cotton.
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Your home is a direct reflection of your personalityand your ever-changing lifestyle. Whether you are look-ing for the perfect piece of furniture for your foyer, researching allyour “green” energy options or finding the perfect landscaper to cre-ate your outdoor oasis, Fort Worth’s new Home & Garden Market isyour local resource to make your home and garden the place youhave always dreamed it to be.
We have brought in leading guest speakers and experts to provideyou with the most current trends, information and know-how, you caninstantly transform your house into your ideal home and garden. Newhome-owner-friendly attractions have been added including:• The Antiques Appraisal Market -providing free verbal appraisals for
your treasurers• Stimulus Package Market -with home items to purchase that qualify
for tax deductions• Small, affordable concept gardens that will make your lot a curb-
appeal standout, courtesy of TNLA• Hourly “Texas Home Improvement Workshops” brought to you by
Jim Dutton and a variety of home improvement gurus!• A total range of new products and services from proven local con-
tractors – “from windows and doors to ceilings to floors... and muchmuch more!”
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL MARKET – NEW THIS SEASON!In these economic times, many people are looking at various ways tomake money, even if it means selling off an old family heirloom. TheHome & Garden Market is featuring the Antiques Appraisal Marketoffering you the advice, knowledge and experts that will guide youthrough the process of finding out if your antique is trash…or treasure!
Attendees are permitted to bring in one antique for a FREE verbalappraisal. Items being appraised include: Jewelry/timepieces, Fine anddecorative art, Rare coins/stamps, China/smalls/silver, Sports memora-bilia, Crystal/Glass. We will also have a holding area within the appraisalmarket where we will “antique sit” your item while you visit the rest ofthe market!
Appraisers participating include the Heritage Auction Galleries.Heritage Auction Galleries is the largest collectibles auctioneer andthird largest auction house in the world. Heritage Auctions, establishedin 1976, offers a wide range of US & World Coins, Rare Currency, Fine &Decorative Art, Western Art, Illustration Art, Vintage Comic Books &Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment Memorabilia, Jewelry &Timepieces, Vintage & Couture Handbags, Sports Collectibles, Stamps,Historical & Political Memorabilia, Rare Books & Manuscripts, AmericanIndian Art, Air & Space Memorabilia, Civil War Memorabilia, Vintage &Contemporary Photography, Natural History Specimens and more!
Other appraisers joining the Appraisal Market include, Charles Gregg,Appraiser, Danny Tytenicz, The Ewok Shop Inc., and Willard E. Johnson,The Colonial Art Gallery & Co.
GROWING THE PERFECT FALL GARDENTexas Nursery & Landscape Association- Featuring over 6000 sq. ft. of spec-tacular concept gardens! Stroll through lavish landscaping displays in ashapes, sizes and designs by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association –showcasing the talents of over 10 top area landscapers and designers. Learnhow to grow your perfect Fall garden on a budget!
FROM WINDOWS AND DOORS….TO CEILINGS AND FLOORS…Find it all and more at the Home & Garden Market! Pools & Spas, HomeBuilding & Remodeling, Outdoor Living, Kitchens & Baths! Talk to the experts– all under one roof!
Check out the hourly “Home Improvement Workshops” by Jim Dutton andlearn how-to!
Sit in the FREE seminars and demonstrations at the Home & GardenTheater. Learn from experts like Michael Graves, Master Faux Finisher andHorticulturalist Neil Sperry! Bring your list of questions, because they have allthe answers!
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WHEN: Aug. 28-30, 2009 Friday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m./Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Fort Worth Convention Center1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
TICKETS: Adults - $9.00, children under 12 -free. Friday only -$7.00 for senior citizens. (Discounts cannot be combined.)$1.00 off discount coupons available at
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GREEN ENERGY LIVING• Advanced Technology 1200 • AirRite - H.E.R.S. Raters of Texas 1020• Airtight Insulation of Texas 239• All Pro Radiant Barrier 123• Efficient Attic Systems 841• Foil Barrier 819• Home Energy Doctors 119 • Green Mountain Energy 1014• Newspray 1042• Save with Insulation 916• Solartek Energy of Dallas 338• Texas Energy Concepts 201• Tradesman of Texas Air Conditioning & Insulation 226
GARDEN & LANDSCAPING EXPERTS• Arlington Men’s Garden Club 1330• Blooming Concepts 1328• Clark Gardens Botanical park 601• Fort Worth Cactus & Succulent Society 1333• Harvest Landscape 1039• Ideal Landscape Services 403• Natures Reflections 303• Orand Nursery 515• Scotts Miracle Gro Lawn Service 926
OUTDOOR STORAGE SOLUTIONS• Atlas Building Systems 1515• Monkey Bars – Storage Solutions 715
OUTDOOR LIVING• All Texas Deck – Sundek 314• Daylight Rangers 739• Designer Sunrooms 411• Outback Creations 639• Outdoor Living Pool & Patio 115• Statewide Remodeling 930, 933, 1215
POOL & SPAS• DFW Softub 511• Klapprodt’s Pools & Spas 615
HOME DÉCOR• 3 Day Blinds 945• Interiors by Decorating Den 1717• Michael Graves Faux Finishing 1327• Model My Home 1233• Nationwide Liquidators 1529
KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE• Bath Fitters 1006• D&D Remodel / Design 1718• Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen 215• Duramar Kitchen & Bath 130• Granitecrete 1000• Kitchen Solvers 833• Remarkable Bath – Rebath 200• Sears Home Appliance 1115• Shelf Genie 843• The Rockaway Company 1728• Your Construction Source 1710
WINDOWS• Amazing Siding & Windows 701• Champion Windows 503• Long Windows & Doors 736• MariTech Windows 839• Pella Windows & Doors 517• Phantom Screens 607• Woodbridge Home Exteriors 343
TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION –CONCEPT GARDENS• Absolute Accents, Inc. 636• Artisan Outdoor Lighting 625• Greater North Texas Landscaping 322• Harvest Supply Company – Natures Guide 629• Landscape by Design 623• Pavestone Company 437• Phillip’s Landscape Management 537• Prime Landscape 631• Smiths Lawnage Incentives 627• Whiz-Q Stone 337
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FORT WORTH’S NEW HOME & GARDEN MARKETYOUR NEW LOCAL HOME IMPROVEMENT RESOURCEAUGUST 28TH — 30TH AT THE FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER
SEMINARS & DEMONSTRATION ON THE HOME & GARDEN THEATER
FRIDAY4:00pm Michael Graves – Faux Finishing
How to create the Latest in Artistic Paint Finishes
SATURDAY12:00pm Jana Uselton, HSE - Owner / Design Coordinator for Model
My HomeLearn Home Decorating Tips from the Experts! Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale, the Do, and Don’ts.
1:00pm Steve Huddleston - Author of Easy Gardens for North Central Texas & Sr. horticulturist for the Fort Worth Botanical GardensLearn Water Saving Landscaping Tips, as well as what Plants are "Drought Tolerant"
2:00pm Neil Sperry, HorticulturalistSave Time, Money and Effort in Your Landscape and Garden / Q&A Session
4:00pm Jana Uselton, HSE - Owner / Design Coordinator for Model My HomeLearn Home Decorating Tips from the Experts! Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale, the Do, and Don’ts.
5:00pm Michael Graves – Faux FinishingHow to create the Latest in Artistic Paint Finishes
SUNDAY12:00pm Brant Patton – CEO SolarTek Energy
How to Green Your Home by Using Solar Energy
1:00pm Jana Uselton, HSE - Owner / Design Coordinator for Model My HomeLearn Home Decorating Tips from the Experts! Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale, the Do, and Don’ts.
2:00pm Steve Huddleston - Author of Easy Gardens for North Central Texas & Sr. horticulturist for the Fort Worth Botanical GardensLearn Water Saving Landscaping Tips, as well as what Plants are "Drought Tolerant"
4:00pm Michael Graves – Faux FinishingHow to create the Latest in Artistic Paint Finishes
Please be courteous to our speakers and guests and lower your cell phone volumewhile listening to the seminars. Thank you! All seminar times are subject to changewithout notice.
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3 DAY BLINDS 945
A AND A FENCE & CONCRETE 723
ABSOLUTE ACCENTS 636
ACCURATE FOUNDATION
REPAIR, INC. 917
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1200
AIR FILTRATION MANAGEMENT 1245
AIRRITE - H.E.R.S. RATERS
OF TEXAS 1020
AIRTIGHT INSULATION OF TEXAS 239
ALL PRO FOUNDATION REPAIR 1027
ALL PRO RADIANT BARRIER 123
ALL TEXAS DECKS, INC - SUNDEK 314
AMAZING SIDING & WINDOWS 701
AMERICAN INTERLOCK & MODULAR
CONSTRUCTION, INC. 707
ARLINGTON MEN'S GARDEN
CLUB 1330
ARTISAN OUTDOOR LIGHTING 625
AT&T ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS 1023
ATLANTIC SERVICE & SUPPLY 611
ATLAS BUILDING SYSTEMS 311
BATH FITTER 1006
BILL'S BIRDHOUSES AND |
COLLECTIBLES 1433
BLOOMING CONCEPTS 1328
BRENNAN ENTERPRISES 234
BROADVIEW SECURITY 823
CAREITY FOUNDATION 417
CERTA PRO PAINTERS 831
CHAMPION WINDOWS 503
CITY MATTRESS FACTORY 731
CLARK GARDENS BOTANICAL
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CLASSIC SUPEROOF 217
CULLIGAN 722
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LUXURY GOES GREENA COLLEYVILLE HOME IS ENERGY-EFFICIENT FROM THE GROUND UPPhotography by RICKY PEARSON
Building a green home doesn’t mean homeowners have
to sacrifice style.
KITCHEN & GAME ROOM• Reclaimed wood floors• Compact Florescent Lighting
Some of the most energy-efficient aspectsof the home are out of view, such as theHVAC system by Water Furnace and Demilecspray foam insulation. The water-wise land-scape was designed by Carol Feldman andinstalled by Blooming Colors Nursery.
Special Section:Green Living
The Colleyville Eco House is the perfect home to demonstrate thispoint. Construction of this luxurious, energy-efficient home started inMay 2008. Another collaboration between builder Chris Miles ofGreenCraft Builders and architect William Peck of William Peck &Associates, the home was completed in March.
The house, which was open for public touring earlier this year, is ademonstration project for the U.S. Department of Energy’s BuildingAmerica program to encourage homeowners and builders to live and buildin a more fiscally and environmentally sensible manner. The BuildingScience Consortium has included this home as one of its national projectsfor 2008. The list of certifications is impressive: USGBC LEED-H Gold,Green Built North Texas, NAHB Green – Gold and Energy Star.
The 4,800-square-foot home is expected to average only $150 a monthfor heating and cooling — quite a feat for a home of this size. The ameni-ties and finishes are eco-friendly and eye-catching, proving that goinggreen is beautiful in more ways than one.
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MASTER BATH• Plumbing fixtures and hardware by Morrison Supply• Glass tile and stone tile by Interceramic• Floor is heated with by hydronics (hot water)
FAMILY ROOM• Sealed gas fireplace by GDS of
Texas in Arlington• P ella Windows and Doors
MASTER BEDROOM• Pella Windows at the top of the
room are motorized to open for ventilation
• Furnishings and decorating by JH Interiors
BUILDERGREENCRAFT BUILDERS214.718.8424www.greencraftbuilders.com
ARCHITECTWILLIAM PECK & ASSOCIATES972.221.1424www.peckarchitects.com
WATER WISE LANDSCAPE DESIGNFELDMAN DESIGN STUDIOS214.331.2337www.feldmandesign.com
SOLAR PANELS & ROOF• 3kw (3000 watts) solar electric
system installed by Meridian Solar
• Standing seam metal roof with Energy Star coating by Distinctive Roofing
KITCHEN• Wood Dove Cabinets• KitchenAid appliances• Recycled glass countertops by Enviroglas• Plumbing fixtures by Morrison Supply
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ENERGY SAVINGS
BELOW: Replacing old doors and windows with energy-efficient ones from Jeld-Wencan save tons of money on your electric bills. Millwork & More carries the full line ofJeld-Wen windows and doors. Photo courtesy of Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
Special Section:Green Living
It costs more than $160 billion a year to heat, cool, light andlive in our homes. According to the Department of Energy, homesaccount for 21 percent of the country’s energy use each year and contributeabout 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Homes are more energy efficient than they used to be, but there are manyways to improve energy use and lower utility costs. The DOE estimates thatmany people could save 20 to 30 percent on household energy bills by makingsome cost-efficient improvements.
HEATING AND COOLINGAbout 46 percent of your utility bill is for heating and cooling. These homesystems also emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year.
“Homeowners should have their air conditioning system inspected by aprofessional every year to make sure it is working as efficiently as possible,”says Greg Latson, Director of Marketing for Green Mountain Energy, whichoffers renewable, pollution-free energy sources such as wind and water to cus-tomers. One of the most environmentally friendly options is the 100% Windplan in which electricity is made by wind only and prevents 16,000 pounds ofCO2 from being emitted (the equivalent of 17,600 miles not driven).
Also, make sure your systems are properly maintained and controlled:• Install a programmable thermostat — it lets you adjust temperatures auto-matically according to your schedule. You can save around 10 percent a year
on heating and cooling bills by simply turning the thermostat back 10 to 15degrees for 8 hours.• Clean or replace furnace filters once a month or as needed.• Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators; make sure theyare not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.• Avoid setting the thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turnon the air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster.• During cold months, keep draperies and shades on south-facing windowsopen during the day to allow the sunlight to enter, and closed at night toreduce the chill.• During warm months, keep the window coverings closed during the day.
Also, consider energy-efficient upgrades. If your heat pump or air condi-tioner is more than 10 years old or if your furnace is more than 15 years old,they may need to be replaced. It can save up to 20 percent on heating andcooling costs.
INSULATIONProper insulation throughout the home also can save homeowners moneythroughout the year. Insulating your water heater tank and water pipes pre-
tax credit for home improvements
Tax credits are available at 30percent of the cost, up to$1,500, in 2009 and 2010(for existing homes only) for:• Windows and Doors• Insulation• Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)• HVAC• Water Heaters (non-solar)• Biomass Stoves
Tax credits are available at 30percent of the cost, with noupper limit through 2016 (forexisting homes & new con-struction) for:• Geothermal Heat Pumps• Solar Panels• Solar Water Heaters• Small Wind Energy
Systems• Fuel Cells.
resourcesATMOS ENERGYwww.atmosenergy.com
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EFFICIENT ATTIC SYSTEMS866.428.9370, ef ficientattic.com
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PLATINUM ROOFING214.385.4800, 817.689.2413www.newmetalroof.com
vents heat loss. Insulate heating ducts inunheated areas, such as attics and crawlspaces,too. Keeping ducts in good repair can preventheat loss of up to 60 percent at the registers.
Efficient Attic Systems offers clients insula-tion, radiant barrier spray and attic ventila-tion to help the home maintain a comfort-able, uniform temperature throughout theyear with significantly less use of heating andcooling systems. A thin coat of radiant barrierspray applied to the underside of the roofdeck can block up to 75 percent of the sun’sradiant heat from entering your homethrough the attic.
WINDOWSThe average home loses more than 25 per-cent of its heat through windows. Installingstorm windows can reduce heat loss between25 and 50 percent. Energy-efficient windowssave even more energy.
Locally, ClearChoice Windows come withenergy-efficient, Energy Star-compliant insu-lated Low-E glass for year-round energy sav-ings. Dual weather-stripping provides anenergy efficient, virtually weather-tight seal.
Another option is window film, which canreduce excessive heat gain through your win-dows giving you even more energy savings.
LEAKSA huge energy stealer is excess air leakingfrom your home. Seal air leaks around utilitycut-throughs for pipes, gaps around chimneysand recessed lights in insulated ceilings, andunfinished spaces behind cupboards and clos-ets. Also, add caulk or weather stripping toseal air leaks around doors and windows.
Making some energy efficient changestoday will pay off for years to come.
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The Green Revolution Begins at HomeTHESE HELPFUL PRODUCTS SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT — AND YOUR MONEY, TOO
Now’s the time to invest ingreen products that save energy,reuse resources or produce newenergy.
The newly passed American Recoveryand Reinvestment Act of 2009 providesbillions of dollars in economic stimulusfunds for renewable energy and energy-saving products. Through 2012, you canreceive a one-time federal income taxcredit of 30 percent off the purchase priceof solar electric systems, solar waterheaters and wind generators. And you canget up to $1,000 in federal income taxcredits for qualified home energyimprovements such as insulation andhigh-efficiency air conditioning systemsand high-efficiency heat pumps.
Whether you’re buying solar photo-voltaic panels for your roof or simply anew pail for composting, it pays to gogreen at home. Here are some products webelieve to be worth considering.
SOLAR ELECTRIC AND WIND
ENERGY SYSTEMS The solar pan-
els on the roof of this home are
from Standard Renewable Energy.
Six photovoltaic panels from SRE
cost about $14,000, but with the
stimulus funds’ tax write-off, the
cost is $9,800, and that, of
course, does not include the long-
term energy savings that come
from the use of these panels. The
panels placed at the back of the
house are not noticeable from the
street, yet provide energy that
helps run the house.
The wind turbine by Standard
Renewable Energy, placed behind
the garage, catches steady breezes
and provides additional energy to
the household. The turbine costs
about $18,000 to $19,000 before
the 30 percent income tax credit.
MOHAWK EVERSTRAND CARPET
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HARDWOOD FLOORING Mohawk
EverStrand carpeting contains 100
percent post-consumer recycled con-
tent, primarily plastic bottles. One in
every four plastic bottles recycled in
North America becomes soft
Mohawk carpet. On average, 30 plas-
tic bottles are recycled to make one
square yard of EverStrand. Over the
past 10 years the company has recy-
cled more than 22 billion plastic bot-
tles, keeping more than 1 billion
pounds of plastic out of landfills. Even the caps and labels of plastic bottles are used to make carpet
cores around which the carpet is wrapped, and the cores are re-used again and again.
Another option is Mohawk’s SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona. It’s made in part with naturally
occurring sugars from readily available and renewable crops.
Mohawk Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring is made from reclaimed woods rescued from old build-
ings. Every day, buildings and structures are dismantled across the country, resulting in waste
dumped into landfills. Fortunately, the deconstruction industry continues to salvage an increasing per-
centage of materials from old buildings. Many of Mohawk’s salvaged and reclaimed wood products
use antique elm and heart pine flooring recovered from these buildings. Mohawk EverStrand Carpet
and Mohawk Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring are available through Carpet Mills of America and All
American Flooring. Find Mohawk’s SmartStrand at PTI Hardwoods.
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the green revolution
SUNRISE SOLAR-POWERED ATTIC FAN The SunRise Solar-Powered Attic Fan
pays for itself by pulling heat out of your attic; less heat is driven back into your liv-
ing space, so air conditioning bills are reduced by up to 30 percent. The attic fan
burns no fossil fuels, creates no pollution and runs on a renewable energy source
— the sun. Even when you don’t need air conditioning, the fan circulates fresh air
through your attic to create a more comfortable environment. It helps prevent
mold and mildew growth. Available locally through CoolMyAtticNow.com.
ICESTONE COUNTERTOPS IceStone
durable surfaces are made from 100 per-
cent recycled glass and concrete. The prod-
uct currently comes in 27 colors, but the
color palette is infinite. IceStone durable sur-
faces are strong like granite, not as porous
as marble and heat-resistant like stone. The
chemical composition is VOC-free and 99.5
percent inorganic, making IceStone a non-
toxic, fire-resistant material. IceStone
durable surfaces are ideal for projects seek-
ing LEED certification. Available through
Pinnacle Marble & Granite.
PELLA DESIGNER SERIES
WOOD PATIO DOORS
Pella Designer Series window
and patio doors work well for
the active family moving inside
and out multiple times a day.
With no strings or cords to get
in the way, Designer Series
French Hinged patio doors
remain classic, sleek and func-
tional. Pella’s products reduce
household energy consump-
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aged forests and low polluting
manufacturing processes.
EUREKA ENVIROVAC The Eureka Envirovac’s energy-
saving 8-amp motor uses 33 percent less energy than
the usual 12-amp motor. The average American
household vacuums about one hour per week using
a 12-amp motor. Envirovac uses 960 watts of ener-
gy an hour vs. 1440 watts of energy used per hour
by the standard upright vacuum. If one-fourth of
U. S. households used Envirovac over one year,
6,250,000 kilowatt hours would be saved. The
vacuum also features a reusable, washable
HEPA filter to reduce waste caused by dis-
posable filters and is packaged in 100
percent recycled, unbleached card-
board. Available at Wal-Mart, Target
and Sears.
MOTION-DETECTING
SENSOR PLUG Plug a
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only when it senses motion in
the room, then turns off later
when no motion is detected.
The SensorPlug saves energy
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ECO BY COSENTINO COUNTERTOP AND SURFACING MATERIAL
The newest countertop material on the market is ECO by Cosentino, a durable
surface of 75 percent recycled content made of post-industrial or post-con-
sumer materials. The materials are bound by an environmentally friendly resin
that comes in part from corn oil. Most of the materials ECO reuses have
reached the end of their lifecycle. They include: porcelain, mirror, glass, corn-
based resin, crystallized ash and stone scraps. During ECO’s manufacturing
process 94 percent of the water used is recycled. All minerals used in produc-
tion come from quarries fully restored under strict stewardship programs. With
ECO surfacing, builders can gain points toward LEED Certification. ECO by
Cosentino is available through all Silestone fabricators and at Lowe’s.
ECOROWE FURNITURE The
wood frames of all EcoRowe
Furniture are made of wood har-
vested from domestic forests,
which are replenished. The
company takes its eco-friendly
mission much further: furniture
arm cardboard is 100 percent
recycled paperboard; filler for down cushions is made from recycled plastic bot-
tles and the ticking material is no longer bleached; springs are made from recy-
cled iron ore; water-based lubricant is used on nails; for the foam used in mak-
ing furniture, more than 20 percent of the Polyol chemicals come from plant-
based renewable raw materials and the foam making process is free of ABAs,
CFCs and auxiliary CO2; the cotton is made of 97 percent recycled materials.
Find EcoRowe Furniture at Freed’s Home Furnishings and Z Gallerie.
KIREI BAMBOO Kirei Bamboo is an eco-friendly panel material with a variety
of looks usable in modern interior design. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable, sus-
tainable resource and the company uses low-or-no-added urea formaldehyde
adhesives for the production of the panels. Bamboo helps homes meet LEED
specifications. Available through Eco-Wise in Austin (www.ecowise.com).
the green revolution
KITCHEN COMPOST KEEPER The
KC2000 is a handy, portable compost car-
rier and perfect for short-term storage of
kitchen compost. The carbon filter on this
container helps eliminate odors. Keep your
pail or bucket clean with 100 percent
Biodegradable Compost Pail Kitchen
Liners from Biobags. Compost keeper and
Biobags available at Olive Barn online at
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SHOWERHEAD THAT WAITS FOR WATER TO
WARM Do you turn on the shower, then sneak
away to do something else while the water warms
up? You’re wasting water and energy. For a family
of three, saving as little as one minute of hot water
per shower can save up to $75 in energy bills and
2,700 gallons of water per year. The Evolve Chrome Water
Lily Showerhead changes everything. When you turn on your
shower, no water comes out. Brush your teeth or shave. Once
the shower water gets warm, the Evolve showerhead begins to trickle. That’s your
signal to pull the pull-cord for a full shower. The head, which works with a standard
shower arm, saves water and energy. Available for about $70 at Target.
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tions so you must investigate below the surface grade. Using a soil probe,probe the root ball in a few locations to a depth of at least 6 inches. If the soilis dry, then it is time to water.
With irrigation under control, fertilization of your garden is next in help-ing your plants retain their vigor through weather stresses. Texas has coldspells in the winter and hot summers, but the extreme fluctuations in tem-peratures that occur in spring and fall are what truly stress our plants. Thehealthier they are when facing these extremes, the more likely they are towithstand them without substantial damage. To understand your soil’s struc-ture, a soil analysis is invaluable. Visit www.txplant-soillab.com or http://soil-testing.tamu.edu to find out how to submit a soil sample. The report gener-ated will give an in-depth soil analysis of the level of nutrients in your soil,the soil’s pH value or how acidic or basic your soil is, and it also will makerecommendations for the amount and type of fertilizer you will need to addfor optimum plant growth.
We recommend organic fertilizers since they naturally improve the healthand productivity of the soil, which in turn benefits the plants on multiple lev-els. Our defense is a proprietary product, Moore Life Enhanced CompostTea. Compost tea is a highly concentrated microbial liquid fertilizer producedby extracting beneficial microbes from compost. Ours is a specially blendedtea using a high-quality, microbial rich compost along with liquid molassesand fish hydrolysis. These additives assist in feeding the diverse population ofboth bacteria and fungi in our soils needed for healthy plants.
Lastly but certainly not least, mulch provides a blanket for your garden:keeping the soil temperatures more even, conserving moisture, providing ahealthy environment for critters (earthworms, bacteria and microbes) andeventually decomposing into the soil to provide much needed organic nutri-ents. Shredded hardwood mulches decompose naturally, improving the soil’sstructure and its fertility. A layer of 2 inches to 3 inches applied twice a year isimportant. In areas where it could be washed or worn away, it might be nec-essary to apply more often.
One note of caution, too deep a layer of mulch can be detrimental. As inplanting, when mulching, it is paramount to ensure the root flare of the plantis properly exposed. Making certain the root flare is uncovered is often themost proactive care that can be provided for a plant. This condition is oftenseen as a problem in trees, although other plantings are affected as well. Inlarger plant materials, lack of a root flare reduces oxygen to aerial trunk tissue,ultimately suffocating the plant; increased moisture causing swelling and agradual decay of trunk tissue; stunted growth of the trunk tissue by hiding orcovering potential injuries or problems that could possibly be treated; andhidden girdling or encircling roots that will choke or restrict development.Limiting the depth of mulch based on the plant size will guarantee the rootflare receives adequate circulation while still benefiting from the layer of natu-ral protection.
Our summers can be brutal, but with a little legwork now, your gardenwill be able to survive and thrive in the future. By applying a moderate cover-ing of mulch, tailoring a fertilization program to your soil’s requirements andadhering to appropriate watering practices, your garden will weather ourTexas summers.
Lara Moffat is a degreed horticulturist with a Masters in Landscape Architecturewho acts as an advisor to Moore Lawn & Garden and Moore Tree Care(www.moorelawnandgarden.com). The Moore companies have beenserving the metroplex since 1962.
Summer Gardening Texas Style by LARA MOFFAT
If you have lived in Texas long enough you are well aware of its finickyweather patterns, but August is fairly predictable: hot and dry. A hand-ful of ornamental plants thrive under these conditions, however most need ahelping hand.
To have a fighting chance during the hottest time of the year, properwatering, fertilization and mulch are vital to help your garden through thesummer months. The two primary issues this time of year are sun/shade vari-ances and wet/dry conditions. Over-watering a plant that favors dry condi-tions and good drainage can kill even the healthiest specimen, whereas thesummer sun is deadly no matter how much water shade-loving plants receive.
The first signs of heat stress usually appear in the wilting of leaves and ten-der stems. Succulent plants such as Impatiens or coleus will often lose mois-ture in the hot sun faster than it can be restored. Placing plants in locationsbest suited for their environmental requirements normally solves this problem.It’s common to see wilt on new growth during the hottest part of the day;therefore it’s necessary to check below the surface of the soil to access the mois-ture conditions and irrigate only when necessary.
Managing the irrigation system of your garden is necessary year-round butcritical during the summer. A weekly inspection should include turning oneach zone to ensure the valve is operating properly and inspecting the nozzleson every head to be sure they have not become clogged or misdirected.
A recommended watering schedule for the summer will usually be threedays a week for beds and turf. Remember, it is always better to water less fre-quently and more deeply than to water every day. If you have containers onyour irrigation system — hopefully on a separate zone — you will need towater those containers daily. However if they are watered on the same zone asbeds or turf, you should run the zones in a manner suitable for the bed or turfand supplement containers by hand watering.
During periods of normal rainfall, a well-maintained and programmedirrigation system will do an adequate job of supplementing the water require-ments for most of our trees. Without soaking rains though, your trees willrequire a deeper watering than a normal irrigation cycle will deliver. In mostcases, it is best to water manually with a hose or a soaker hose; water slowly forabout an hour in the root zone under the tree canopy. Once the area is soaked,relocate and repeat the watering process until all the root zones have been wellwatered. Be sure to break up the watering times, if necessary, to prevent surfacerunoff. Frequency will be determined by both soil and environmental condi-
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Plants in containers can add bright pops of summer color. If you have an irrigation system,make sure containers are on a separate zone from the rest of the landscape and water themdaily during the summer.
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