Category Archives: Living Green

Exciting Outdoor Rooms For Outdoor Living

Your backyard can benefit from the use of various textures and architectural details that will up the excitement level of entertaining. A dramatic wall can give a feeling of enclosure and privacy. This is a great solution when neighbors might be … Continue reading

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Get Ready For Patio Season!

Outdoor living has become very popular.  Stylish fire-pits, fireplaces and outdoor propane heaters have extended the time we spend on our patios.  As a result, every patio requires some maintenance and proper upkeep, especially after the winter.  It is easy … Continue reading

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SAVE MONEY WITH CEILING FANS

Electricity is expensive and everyone wants to lower both their heating and air conditioning bill. Lowering your electricity bill can be as simple as adding a ceiling fan.  Warm air rises and accumulates at your ceiling.  By running your ceiling … Continue reading

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New Exterior Doors. Your Key to Lower Energy Bills

Exterior doors that are old, not properly air sealed, or not properly installed can significantly contribute to air leakage and heat transfer Replace older doors in your home with energy efficient doors. This will lower your heating and cooling costs … Continue reading

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Make Your Home Energy Efficient By Reducing Air Leaks

You can make your home more energy efficient by looking for holes, gaps, and cracks around your home. These areas are not always obvious, but they are there, allowing conditioned air out in the summer and heated air out in the … Continue reading

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Insulation Makes A Big Difference

By properly insulating your home, you make your home more comfortable while reducing your heating and cooling costs.  Insulation is extremely effective because it provides resistance to heat flow.  The more heat flow resistance your insulation provides, the lower your … Continue reading

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SAVE Money with Energy Efficient Windows

GO GREEN and SAVE MONEY with Energy Efficient Windows Because windows typically comprise 10 to 25% of the exterior wall area of your home, energy savings begin with energy efficient windows.  New windows can lower your energy costs and give … Continue reading

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Beat the Heat with these Home Improvement Energy Saving Tips!

Virginia Home Repair is one of the leading residential and commercial improvement companies in Virginia Beach.  For more than 29 years, homeowners and commercial property owners have trusted Bryan Teabout, President and Owner of Virginia Home Repair to remodel and … Continue reading

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