How to choose energy-efficient windows for your home
Everyone wants to save money, but when you can conserve cash by conserving energy, it’s a win-win proposition. Energy-efficient windows prevent outdoor air and temperatures from seeping into your home’s interior, providing energy savings as well as a boost in your comfort. Before investing in replacement windows, get to know what the technology provides. Knowing how to choose the energy-efficient…
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Get ready for fall planting
Labor Day is sneaking up on us, the official end of summer. But if you’re a dedicated gardener, it’s not yet time to but the garden to bed. You might be enjoying the bountiful harvest of vegetables that you’ve cultivated this summer, but you can also plant additional veggies for picking in the fall. Lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, and collard…
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Johnson County Siding & Windows supports green remodeling
Energy efficiency represents a major initiative of the building and remodeling industries. We’re not just making improvements in homes, but in the way people live. When we can conserve energy and other natural resources, we are making a difference. At Johnson County Siding & Window Company, we partner with companies that share our long-range view of remodeling. James Hardie manufactures…
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August is food festival time in Kansas City
From bacon to baklava, Kansas City has something to whet your appetite in August. Three annual festivals will take place here, and you’re guaranteed to get your fill of food and fun. Heart of America Hot Dog Festival August 13 Baseball and hot dogs go together, so it makes sense that the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum hosts the annual Heart…
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5 reasons to capture and store rainwater
Kansas residents can 100 days with rain each year, for a total of about 24 inches. Lately, we’ve experienced some dry spells. It makes sense then to collect rainwater when Mother Nature delivers it. Here are 5 reasons to capture and store rainwater. #1. You always have water. Remember those dry spells when your lawn and garden are looking dried…
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De-clutter checklist: What stuff you should toss now
You have to be in the right mindset to purge your over-crowded home of excess stuff. It might help to give yourself a de-clutter checklist, so you can focus on what stuff you should toss right now. Books and magazines. Anyone one who is a reader knows how easy it is to build a large stash of reading material, but…
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Does re-siding your home add to the resale value?
The exterior of your home is like your face. It’s the first thing that people see. So, when a possible home buyer first sees your home, what face do you want them to see? That view could make the difference between them considering your home and just driving by. According to the National Association of Realtors’ “2015 Remodeling Impact Report”,…
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How to choose the exterior lighting for your front entry
The way you light your front entry in the evening not only illuminates the entrance, but enhances the look. You have various choices for exterior lighting here—ceiling mount (flush-mount or pendant), sconces, or both. A flush-mount exterior light fixture is ideal for an entryway with a low ceiling. Sconces work great when there is no ceiling at all. If your…
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Free fun with your free time in Kansas City
The summer is here—a great time to get out and explore all the wonderful things to do in your area. In Kansas City, we have plenty of great activities, without spending a fortune. In fact, you you don’t have to invest anything more than your time—and the payback is great! Check out this list of free fun you can…
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