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 Practical Precautions
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Your "Winter's Coming" Checklist
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Conserve and Protect: that's what winterizing is about. Homes can take a beating in our cold Colorado winters, and so can your heating bill. After some education and practice, winterizing will become as natural a rhythm to a homeowner as is flying south to a goose.
Although the list is long, if it becomes routine, it can be completed in only a few hours, save hundreds on heating bills-- and possibly thousands on home repairs. Start by thinking of ways cold air gets into your home: windows, doors, pipes, and other openings. Then think about ways water might get into the home...Read More: Your "Winter's Coming" Checklist |
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New on YouTube |
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Parrish Cabinets
Parrish Cabinets has been Colorado's premiere custom cabinetmaker for over 40 years. Step inside our shop and get up close and personal with our team as we give you an exclusive sneak peek at our processes for the first time in history! (no eyewear protection necessary) >Take the Tour
We also invite you to subscribe to and friend Parrish Construction's channel on YouTube to stay up-to-date on all our videos including helpful how-to videos, the latest "Larry on the Level" episodes with answers to frequently asked questions, as well as 360 Virtual Tours of our projects (now with updated soundtracks) and more.
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Featured FAQs |
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Window Wonderland FAQ Guide
This month we're including a series of three FAQs as a guide for selecting windows.
Start at the beginning and click through to tour all three responses. Each new post expounds upon the last, hopefully shedding some light on your window wonderland!
1) Q: I want to save energy in my home by purchasing new windows. Generally, what sort of things should I consider regarding energy efficiency? A: Click here to read the answer.
2) Q: I'm selecting new windows for my home, but I'm confused by all the acronyms--for what appear to be rating systems. Can you help me sort out all of the 'E's and 'U's? A: Click here to read the answer.
3) Q: What type of window frame is better: wood, metal, fiberglass or vinyl? A: Click here to read the answer.
Do you have a building or remodeling question? Ask Larry. |
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Spotlight: Lighting |
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Seeing Things "In a New Light"
The average American home has had electric light fixtures for about 90 years. The simple act of turning on the lights is becoming more complex. Now we have to consider the choice of LED, fluorescent or (for a little while longer) incandescent.
Technology has changed and that has caused standards to change as well. Our good ol' standard 60 watt incandescent bulb is being ordered out of existence (by 2012) and replaced with more energy-efficient bulbs. For someone remodeling or building a new home, there are regulations. The city currently requires a certain number of energy-efficient lights to be installed at the time of completion for certain projects.
With CFLs and LEDs replacing incandescent lights, you are more likely to hear the term "lumen" or "lux" than "watts" when evaluating the new light bulbs. But what does it all mean?
Here are the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Lightbulbs. |
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Spotlight: Architect |
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Lori Schneider, AIA:
Studio BLUE Design
Lori Schneider, AIA has been an architect for 17 years and established her company, Studio BLUE Design, LLC, in 2004.
We at Parrish Construction are currently working together with Lori on the construction of an exciting new home in Thornton. It has clean, contemporary lines.
Her specialty is in residential design and she uses a variety of styles of design including Mountain Resort, Craftsman, Contemporary and Southwest.
Studio BLUE Design, LLC
lori@studiobluedesign.biz
voice: 303.818.5331
fax: 303.499.1068 |
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New at Parrish |
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Your Skylight Specialists
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Parrish Construction Co., is now established as a "3-Star Skylight Specialist".
We can help you strategically plan window and skylight placement throughout your home and skillfully install windows, skylights, solar tunnels and more!
Visit Velux for design ideas, then give us a call: 303-444-0033. |
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Summer Referrals |
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Thank You for
Your Referrals!
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Upcoming Events |
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Ah, Get Out!
- Oct 1-2 and 8-9: Open Studios Annual Art Show in Boulder County. Meet the artists.
- October 29th and 30th Adams County Home Show is the Fall Home & Decorating Expo/Kids Trick-or-Treat Street.
- Nov. 4-5 Annual Christmas Home Tour Vintage holiday style. Longmont.
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Green Energy |
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Energy Awareness Month
October has been Energy Awareness Month since a presidential proclamation in 1991. For more than 15 years, government organizations - in partnership with businesses, associations, and concerned citizens - have observed this month with activities and programs to promote public understanding of our energy needs and to reduce energy consumption in our everyday lives. |
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Parrish Construction
4770 Pearl Street
Boulder, 80301
303-444-0033
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