New Jersey residents can take advantage of the state's Clean Energy Program to save money on energy-saving changes for their homes. The program's rebates are especially popular. It's important to take full advantage of them to save the most amount of money.What is New Jersey's Clean Energy Program?This is a program that is designed to offer incentives to people for reducing their energy waste. It's a statewide program that can be used by...more
. One of the first steps any building owner can take toward an effective energy savings program is to establish the energy use of your building(s) and set a desired savings. Using new, easy to use tracking tools, you can establish the current energy use of your building and assess it with a free, online tool such as www.energystar.gov/benchmark. This EPA energy use rating system will rate your property on a scale of 1 to 100, and help you...more
Fine crystal and art glass are prized for their unequaled beauty and clarity. Used for goblets and bowls, art objects, chandeliers, vases, lamps, glass sculptures, and so much more, individual crystal objects d'art and collections are often handed down from generation to generation as beloved family heirlooms of great value. Some hold primarily sentimental value while others, such as Waterford crystal, are renowned worldwide for craftsmanship and quality, carrying significant dollar value as well. Unfortunately, crystal pieces can be quite delicate and all are subject to chips, cracks, scratches, and breakage. Whether valued for sentimental or investment reasons, damage to a beloved piece can be heartbreaking. The good news is that chipped or broken crystal may be repairable, thanks to modern techniques and materials. Small chips can be grinded away and polished to restore the crystal to full value. Acrylic bonding agents can be used to repair broken pieces, restoring them to usefulness. Missing pieces on crystal chandeliers, goblets, sculptures, and the like can be reproduced to restore the piece to its original beauty and function.If you have any heirloom crystal or art glass...more
Among a huge number of problems for the mankind nowadays the energy crisis is one of the biggest and frightening ones. Green energy can definitely play its role to easy this situation in future. People never paid much attention to green energy sources which always had been with us, unused and neglected and now the future population of...more
Energy efficient homes are very popular these days. Whether they are being retrofitted in order to reduce the home's environmental impact or you are trying to lower energy costs, the fact is that hot water solar panels are something that you may want to consider using.You may have only seen panel systems used to generate power. This is a more...more
Although tea has been around for almost five-thousand years, iced tea rose to a new level of popularity at the 1904 Worlds Fair in St. Louis. On that sweltering hot day, plantation owner Richard Blechynden realized that the only way he could get fairgoers to drink his tea was to pour it over ice. Perusing 19th century British and American cookbooks will show a variety of drink recipes that feature iced tea (most with an added kick from alcohol), but Blechynden is credited with bringing iced tea to the mainstream in America.We love iced tea so much that a huge 85% of tea consumed in the U.S. is iced, according to the U.S. Tea Council. Iced tea has become an important part of a health conscious lifestyle, as it contains flavanoids, which are believed to have anti-oxidant properties, and contains no sodium, fat, or sugar. Research has shown tea to be beneficial in fighting diseases such as cancer, heart disease and low bone density.Tea may be healthy, but it also has to taste great. There is an art and science to creating the best iced tea blends. Tea Trader Reserve, a division of Phoenix-based Coffee Reserve Brands, is an iced tea wholesaler and blender with a passion for fresh...more
If you've looked into remodeling your kitchen, you were probably surprised at the amount of cash it takes to update your look. Not only is it costly, it is also very time consuming. Furthermore, there are plenty of possibilities for things to go...more
New Orleans is one of the booming and upcoming cities of the United States. It is home to various attractions with the world famous French quarter and bourbon street's wild nightlife. It has a rich history portrayed by many museums in...more
New York has always been considered as a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. This can be attributed to the fact that there are so many nationalities living within the city. If you try to determine if there is really a particular dish...more
Highways are beneficial to cities because they provide a way for large amounts traffic to move quickly without the need to stop for intersection lights. However, there are times when new roads need to be built. Some of these reasons have to do with...more
Generating traffic for a website is one tough job, but producing traffic for a new website is even more difficult. You maybe are starting to put up your own online business that is why you are reading this article. You probably also...more
New Zealand is a hikers (or "trampers") paradise. The natural beauty and diversity is second to none and it's a great way to experience the country rated top dream destination in the recent British Travel awards. From golden beaches and...more