When I was a kid I learned about solar power in science class every single year. I didn’t really think about it again until I was older & had my own apartment. I was shocked that our utility bills were almost as much as our rent. Can you say ouch? The costs have only risen & they just keep going up & up. Unfortunately, my income doesn’t increase with all of these added costs.
Besides the fact that I worry about some of the effects on the environment as well as on my wallet. Today I was at a site called Solar Panels Plus. I had no idea that I could get a solar air conditioner or water heating system.You can even use a solar collector with an existing hot water system & they come with a manufacturer’s 10 year warranty. Plus these systems are quite affordable. There are even Federal & State tax rebates & energy incentives available. It’s amazing to think that there is finally a source of energy that is good for your wallet & the environment.
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I was disappointed to find out that Trading Spaces had raised their budget to $2,000. Plus, they are still giving away $500 gift cards to Home Depot. Plus, they don’t have to pay for labor. Plus, there have always been rumors that Home Depot gives the designer’s deals on their products. I don’t know whether that’s true or not. With all of that, it’s just not practical for the average home owner to replicate a Trading Spaces room on a budget. If you aren’t on a budget, there’s no point in trying to have a Trading Spaces room. There are a lot of stylish, high end, non Trading Spaces rooms that you can have if you aren’t on a budget.
It’s good for the homeowners, but bad for the viewers. Most anyone can do a room makeover for $2,000. You should be able to buy new furniture & install flooring for that price. It’s not a challenge & the rooms all look very similar now. The designers don’t have to push themselves like they used to on the $1,000 budget. The only way I’m ok with the change is if they come to my house. (Just kidding, I wouldn’t let them in the door).
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I was watching a rerun of Extreme Makeover Home edition the other night & was crying like a baby. That show is so touching that it really doesn’t leave you a choice, you just have to cry. I was so excited to learn that Selectblinds.com is the only provider of window coverings for the show. Here are just a few reasons why:
The show is extreme. Obviously the title alludes to that. As such, most of the fixes I wouldn’t be able to do in my house. They would be too expensive. Select Blinds has a great selection of affordable Blinds.
Ty Pennington even used these blinds in his own house. Paul DiMeo also used them in his new house. These guys obviously know quality so if it’s good enough to go in their homes that’s really saying something.
They have a fantastic selection. Whether you’re looking for popular roman shades, shutters, or wood blinds Select Blinds will have it. It’s the easy, affordable way to give your house an extreme makeover.
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Dear New Trading Spaces Carpenters,
You come from a long & proud tradition of good carpenters like Amy Wynn, Ty, Faber & even Carter. All of these people were very likable personalitys. Some of which have made it very big.
However, the new carpenters are such prima donnas. There’s only one word to describe this new batch. Snippy. It seems like every single project they argue about how it’s impossible. The old carpenters would figure out a way to make the designer’s vision happen. You have to improvise when you only have 48 hours to decorate a room. If you say no to every single project you will have an empty room. Yes you are pretty, but so were Carter & Ty. It takes more than that. Shape up or go home, you will never be famous when you are so negative & annoying.
Sincerely,
A concerned viewer
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