When decorating your home for the winter it’s important to follow safety precautions. Our installation manager Gary has put together a list of important items to remember while you are out decorating.
Try to avoid connecting multiple strings of lights together as much as possible. Instead integrate a multi plug-in power strip with a fuse overload protector, particularly for indoors.
For outdoor lights use integrated timers with an outdoor rated plug-in. The timer will allow you to turn the lights on and off without you needing to remember to do so.
Also, make sure that you cover the male/female connectors of outdoor lights with electrical tape to make them waterproof.
Never use any electrical cords that are spliced, frayed or that are needing repairs. Instead, replace with newer cords to ensure safety.
Finally, use strings of lights that have a fuse in the plug. If there happens to be a short in the wire, the fuse will blow and may prevent the short from blowing the breaker.
As always, have a great holiday season and enjoy decorating your home.
Happy Holidays from your friends at Unique Home Solutions.
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Posted by Lindsey Richardt on September 30th, 2011
As the temperature cools, many homeowners notice water in the form of condensation on their windows. This is because when air is warm it holds more moisture; you can notice this in the form of humidity in the summer. Then when the warm air cools, it contracts releasing this moisture in the form of condensation.
Exterior condensation occurs typically when a cool night follows a warmer day; which we are experiencing now in the autumn. The warm air holds moisture, comes into contact with the cool window surface which causes the air to contract, which then leads to window condensation.
Interior condensation happens when you are performing some of your most common daily activities—such as cooking, showering, or even breathing. Whenever there is humidity in the home, it turns into condensation when it makes contact with the coldest area of the wall which is typically the window. The warmer the air, the more moisture it may retain; therefore when the warm air touches the cool window surface it will turn into condensation.
Condensation is a problem because moisture can turn into mildew or mold and can rot windows if they are made of wood. To prevent exterior condensation replace your windows with a glass package that includes Low-E and inert gas fill technology. These windows keep the glass surface temperatures higher, reducing the changes of condensation. To prevent interior condensation, keep a vent on during cooking, showering, using the fire place or other heating units. Also try to reduce the type of cooking that produces a large amount of steam and keep the bath vent running 15 minutes longer than the shower.
First and foremost we all would like to wish our Customers, Employees and their Families all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a Wonderful New Year.
At some point in our year we’ve all been blessed in one way or another. We at Unique are blessed to have jobs, a company that cares about us and loyal customers that continue to be involved in our community. This year our Events Manager Todd Riddle decided to share the wealth with our Customers this year by giving away a Limited Edition Red Nintendo Wii.
We would like to congratulate the Tate Family for being the lucky winners of this Nintendo Wii and we encourage ALL of our New and Future customers to get involved with Unique through Facebook, Twitter and make sure to be on the lookout for all of our giveaways at Home Shows, local Malls and make sure you check out our Events Calendar so you know where we are at all times.
The energy tax credit is running out, this is the very last chance to take advantage of the tax credit savings. Unique is one of very few home improvement companies that can still install your windows by the December 31 deadline, IF the window is ordered by Dec. 12.
The windows that qualify for the energy tax credit must have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings of less than or equal to 0.30, according to Energy Star website. Because Unique boasts a U Factor of less than .20 on most window styles, all of Unique’s windows are eligible for a federal tax credit of 30 percent of the product price, up to $1,500.
During the Last Chance Weekend, Unique is making the last opportunity to take advantage of the tax credit easy; we’re coming to you! Look for the Unique Home Solutions’ booth at the Castleton Square Mall and the Greenwood Park Mall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 10-12. Unique representatives will be available at these two convenient locations to offer great home advice and place on the spot window orders. Please bring window measurements in writing for accurate order placement.
Unique’s Employee Installation Crews are standing by, ready to install all window orders by December 31, ensuring homeowners receive the $1500 tax credit. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was established to supercharge the economy and aid in making America just a little greener. It is an opportunity to make 30 percent back on what was invested in replacement windows or insulation, up to $1500.
By installing a Unique Triple Ten window, homeowners are installing the most energy efficient window produced in North America according to third party ratings provided by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and National Fenestration Rating Council. Soft-Lite Windows, the manufacturer of the Triple Ten window, allows these third party organizations to perform random inspections of windows straight from the manufacturing line. This guarantees consistent quality and unbeatable protection from the elements.
Originally intended to end on December 31, 2009, the tax credit was extended until December 31, 2010. This means products have to be ordered and installed by December 31, 2010 to qualify. This exclusive opportunity is special to Unique as most window manufacturers are not able to produce and deliver the window while allowing enough time for installation. Fortunately, Unique Home Solutions can order most window styles by or on December 12 and still have the product installed by December 31. Visit our booth at the Castleton Square Mall or Greenwood Park Mall for more information, or call us at 1-800-800-1971!
The U.S. Marine Corps and Unique Home Solutions are already gearing up for Christmas!
2010 marks the fifth year Unique has participated in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program as an official donation drop-off location. Toys for Tots is one of the nation’s premier community action programs, looking after needy children since 1947. The Marine Corps expect to reach 30,000 children in Indianapolis and over seven million children nationwide by the end of the holiday season.
Due to the growing needs of local children, Unique is asking for everyone’s support as we have five huge boxes to fill! Bring new, unwrapped toys to the Unique Home Solutions Showroom located at 5550 Progress Dr. Indianapolis. Drop your donations off Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. through Dec. 17.
Unique Home Solutions is proud to participate in the Toys for Tots campaign, helping the U.S. Marine Corps deliver on their motto, “Every kid deserves a toy for Christmas”. Unique won the Commander’s Award for outstanding achievement and support of the program in both 2006 and 2007 and saw our largest the toy donation yet in 2009.
For 63 years, Marines have been the unchallenged leaders in looking after needy children at Christmas. The Toys for Tots message of hope has motivated youngsters to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. Toys for Tots not only benefits children, but the program also has a positive impact on communities, businesses, the Marine Corps and the nation. For more information, please visit www.toysfortots.org.
For more information or directions to the Unique drop off location call 1-800-800-1971.
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The U.S. Marine Corps and Unique Home Solutions are already gearing up for Christmas!
