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People, Services, Topics Heard On the Air During my Show
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Links to products and services that we have talked about on the air. If you have heard a representative for a product or manufacturer on the McLendon Home and Garden Show, you will find website information for them on this page. All of these "things" you can find at McLendon Hardware. The services you cannot. For more product and service information click on the links in the descriptions (anything that is underlined is a link).
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Things (products, tools, chemicals, systems)
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12-10-11 Stanley Black & Decker
This website has all you need to know about Stanley Black & Decker tools.
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12-03-11 Dremel tools
This website has all you need to know about Dremel tools.
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12-03-11 Skil tools
This website has all you need to know about Skil tools. Helpful videos too.
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11-26-11 Holiday Bright Lights
This website has great ideas and images of many lighting items you can find in the McLendon stores.
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11-19-11 Top Pot Dougnuts
This website says: "Top Pot Doughnuts invites you to join us on our delicious journey of good taste. From our uniquely designed cafés to our hand-roasted coffee and hand-forged gourmet doughnuts, we’re committed to doing things the old fashioned way—beautifully, warmly, and with unfailing attention to details."
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11-19-11 Makita tools
This website says: "With nearly 100 years of experience in advanced motor design, Makita applies the latest innovation to engineer and manufacture the best power tools in the world. Makita Power Tools have more power and less weight, and are more compact and more efficient than any other."
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11-12-11 Sustainable Works
This website says: "We make saving energy, saving money and protecting the planet easy and affordable. We will coordinate the entire Energy Retrofit Process with our 4 Easy Step process.
1. Pre-Audit: Our volunteers will describe how our process works and request information from you to determine if your home is a good candidate for an energy saving retrofit. CFL 100 pxls
2. Energy Audit: Our skilled trade workers will inspect your home to determine where you can save energy and money. Thanks to federal stimulus funds and utility support, your audit will cost only $95 (fully refundable if we don't recommend any improvements) and includes installation of CFL light bulbs, shower heads and faucet aerators to start saving immediately.
3. Energy Consultation: An energy consultant will review the findings with you and suggest the most cost-effective steps to reduce your energy use. You will only select the extent of energy saving activities and costs that you are comfortable with.
4. Energy Saving Retrofit: We coordinate everything - contractors, financing, project management and final inspection - to make the process as easy as possible for you."
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10-29-11 Roxul Insulation
This website says: "Start your project with Roxul — the fire-resistant insulation that's made from stone. Home owners, contractors and builders rely on Roxul for no-compromise insulation solutions that help save energy and create quiet and safer homes. Roxul ComfortBatt Thermal Home Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer for more comfortable living all year 'round. Installing Roxul also helps you save money year after year by reducing the costs of your heating and air conditioning."
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10-15-11 3M Filtrete Filters
This website says: "Why filter your indoor air? Allergens are in the air. Indoor air commonly contains particles like pollen, mold spores, dust-mite debris and other allergens. Some of these particles, like household dust, are visible to the naked eye. Others, like particles that can carry viruses, bacteria and odors, are microscopic. To help reduce the amount of airborne particles, it’s important to use a high-efficiency air filter or room air purifier."
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9-17-11 Amerimax Rain Carrying Products
This website says: "Founded in 1946, Amerimax Home Products, Inc. (AHP) is a leading manufacturer of rain-carrying systems in the United States, serving the home center, lumberyard, co-op and two-step distributor markets. AHP offers steel, aluminum, vinyl and copper rain-carrying systems, soffit, fascia, flashing and roofing accessories to a wide variety of customers."
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9-10-11 Gardner & Bloom - Kellog Garden Products
See this website that says: "Blended Fertilizers - Our natural & organic fertilizers are made from pure ingredients that are safe for the environment. Horticultural - Our full line of horticultural products further enhance your indoor, outdoor & patio gardening experience. Single Ingredient Fertilizers - Our natural & organic single ingredient fertilizers are made from pure ingredients that are safe for the environment. Soils - Our soil amendments & fertilizers are great top dressers, side dressers & mulchers. Lawn Fertilizer - A great natural & organic fertilizer for both established and new lawns."
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9-3-11 Gardus LintEater for dryer vents
This website says: "Over time, your dryer vent fills with lint that sneaks by your dryer's filter. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. Isolated incident? Not at all. The Consumer Product Saftey Commission estimates that over 15,000 dryer related fires occur each year."
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8-27-11 Gardner-Gibson Sealants
This website says: "Gardner-Gibson is a full line manufacturer of roof coatings, waterproofing coatings, pavement sealers, caulks, wall repair patching and wallpaper adhesives."
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8-20-11 Glidden Paint
This website says: "SO HOW GOOD IS GLIDDEN®
PAINT'S FORMULA? Before our paint goes in the can, the Glidden® paint formula is torture tested in our labs to make sure it will stand up to the demands of your busy home. That's why 97% of people who use Glidden® paint would recommend it to a friend!"
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8-13-11 Ducan Decking Products
This website says: "About DUCAN - Ducan has been the manufacturer and distributor of the Dek-Master® waterproof vinyl deck covering system, the Roll-Dek® liquid rubber deck coating system, Concrete Driveway and Patio Sealer and Glaze acrylic concrete coatings and The Duke® all purpose cleaner and degreaser for the Retail Building Trade since 1964."
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8-6-11 Renton McLendon Experts
Renton McLendon experts - Mike from Electrical, Ken from Hardware and James from paint. Ask for them by name when you visit the Renton McLendon store for expert help in their departments.
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7-30-11 Gaco Roof
This website says: "If your roof is having trouble standing up to the elements, it's time for GacoRoof Silicone Roof Coating. GacoRoof offers long-term waterproofing protection in a bright white reflective silicone coating. Until now, the only choice for flat roofs were temporary fixes with acrylics which can erode from the sun and rain in 3 to 5 years. Finally, with GacoRoof, building owners can coat their roofs with the same long-lasting waterproof coating that professional contractors rely upon.
And, GacoRoof does not require a recoat every 3 to 5 years. Do it once and you're done."
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7-23-11 McLendon Home Services
You can purchase installation services right along with your product choices and pay for it all at the check out from all the McLendon Stores. Contract for your installation services from the name you trust - McLendon Hardware.
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7-16-11 Deckote
This website says: "Deckote was developed in 1975 as a heavy duty, semi industrial coating system for horizontal surfaces. This water based, 100% acrylic elastomeric coating, has been successfully used on millions of square feet of sundecks, porches, patios, roof decks, stairs, landings, boat decks, tennis courts, railings, basement floors, work areas, walkways and many other surfaces.
There are many cases in which Deckote has lasted for more than 10 years under all sorts of weather conditions."
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7-09-11 Ed Hume
Ed's website says: "Ed Hume Seeds is a family owned and operated business located in the Pacific NW. We've been selling the highest quality seeds and garden products since 1977. Our seed line is specially selected for short season and cool climate areas. This makes our varieties perfect for high altitudes and early or late planting in warm climates.
Our main goal through the years has been, and continues to be, providing the best quality products to our customers. For this reason we use only seeds from the current crop. Seeds that are unused at the end of the year are donated to charities worldwide instead of being held over for resale the following year."
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7-2-11 Wet & Forget
This website says: "Wet & Forget is the only product you'll need to solve all your outdoor moss, mold, mildew and algae issues. Not only is it non-caustic and non-acidic, it's also safe for all outdoor surfaces. Wet & Forget is easy to use. Simply apply with a garden sprayer, then sit back and let Mother Nature do the rest. Wet & Forget starts to work gently over time. Results can be seen within days for those less contaminated areas and over several months for more distressed areas."
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6-25-11 Ducan Decking Products
This website says: "About DUCAN - Ducan has been the manufacturer and distributor of the Dek-Master® waterproof vinyl deck covering system, the Roll-Dek® liquid rubber deck coating system, Concrete Driveway and Patio Sealer and Glaze acrylic concrete coatings and The Duke® all purpose cleaner and degreaser for the Retail Building Trade since 1964."
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6-11-11 TimberTech
This website says: "TimberTech products add beauty to homes, businesses and resorts. What's more, TimberTech is low maintenance, safe, durable, and can even increase the value of your home. Low Maintenance - TimberTech maintains its color and beauty for years without the work of painting, staining or sealing. And, because it resists mildew, warping and insects, there’s no need to replace rotting, uneven or termite-damaged boards. This saves time and money over the life of your deck and fence."
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6-4-11 Pacific North West BBQ Association
This website says: "The Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of barbecue in the Northwest.The PNWBA is committed to educating the public in the furtherance and development of authentic barbecue knowledge through cooking classes, judging classes, and competition barbecue cooking events. Our organization is managed by a Board of Directors who are made up completely with volunteers."
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6-4-11 Gaco Roof
This website says: "If your roof is having trouble standing up to the elements, it's time for GacoRoof Silicone Roof Coating. GacoRoof offers long-term waterproofing protection in a bright white reflective silicone coating. Until now, the only choice for flat roofs were temporary fixes with acrylics which can erode from the sun and rain in 3 to 5 years. Finally, with GacoRoof, building owners can coat their roofs with the same long-lasting waterproof coating that professional contractors rely upon.
GacoRoof is the only coating on the market that stands up to permanent ponding water without bubbling, peeling or breaking down."
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6-4-11 Wet & Forget
This website says: "Wet & Forget removes moss, mold, mildew and algae stains gently over time from roofs, concrete, brick, siding, tennis courts, awnings, boat sails and wood decks without scrubbing or pressure washing. For your toughest outdoor cleaning jobs, apply some Wet & Forget...then forget it."
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6-4-11 Black Gold Potting Soil
This website says: "Black Gold Natural & Organic potting soil is so versatile it works for everything from hanging baskets to raised vegetable beds. This is not just any soil, it's a precise blend of everything your plants need to look their best and produce abundantly."
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5-28-11 Deckote
This website says: "Deckote was developed in 1975 as a heavy duty, semi industrial coating system for horizontal surfaces. This water based, 100% acrylic elastomeric coating, has been successfully used on millions of square feet of sundecks, porches, patios, roof decks, stairs, landings, boat decks, tennis courts, railings, basement floors, work areas, walkways and many other surfaces. There are many cases in which Deckote has lasted for more than 10 years under all sorts of weather conditions."
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5-21-11 Dr. Earth
This website says: " The nutrient content in each Dr. Earth product is formulated to provide the perfect nutrient ratio based on a plant's needs. Nitrogen is derived from fish meal, cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal, fish bone meal and feather meal. Phosphorous comes from fish bone meal, cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal and soft rock phosphate. Potassium from kelp meal, cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal and mined potassium sulphate. The nutrients are released quickly as the beneficial soil microbes, present both in your soil and in the product, digest the ingredients. Dr. Earth works with the natural cycle of growth feeding plants steadily, the way nature intended it."
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5-7-11 Cedar Grove Composting
This website says: "Cedar Grove products are:
100% NATURAL - Cedar Grove Composting offers a "100% Natural" line of products that help you grow healthier flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawns by utilizing the microorganisms found within properly made compost. Choose Cedar Grove Compost as a soil amendment to increase organic matter, nutrients and beneficial microorganisms that enhance growth, porosity, and water retention."
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4-30-11 Lilly Miller
see 4-16-11 below
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4-16-11 Basalite
This website says: "Welcome to Basalite Concrete Products. Basalite is one of the top ten largest suppliers of concrete products in the United States. Basalite began its core business with Structural Block, otherwise known as CMU (Concrete Masonry Units). Basalite has the materials to build sound walls, private and commercial buildings; fences for residential areas, gated communities, or a backyard privacy fence. Basalite produces many Ornamental and Garden products consisting of stepping stones, tree rings, concrete edging (in both concrete and recycle materials), along with decorative rock. Our Dry Mix product line consists of bagged concrete, cement, mortar, and sand products."
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4-16-11 Lilly Miller
This website says: "Lilly Miller®
* Moss Control, Dormants, Baits, Lawn Fertilizers, Specialty Garden Fertilizers, Garden Solutions, Rose Care, Weed & Brush Control, and Grass Seed.
* Something for every lawn and garden need."
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4-9-11 TimberTech
This website says: "TimberTech products add beauty to homes, businesses and resorts. What's more, TimberTech is low maintenance, safe, durable, and can even increase the value of your home.
Low Maintenance - TimberTech maintains its color and beauty for years without the work of painting, staining or sealing. And, because it resists mildew, warping and insects, there’s no need to replace rotting, uneven or termite-damaged boards. This saves time and money over the life of your deck and fence."
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4-2-11 Gardner & Bloom
See this website that says:
"Blended Fertilizers - Our natural & organic fertilizers are made from pure ingredients that are safe for the environment.
Horticultural - Our full line of horticultural products further enhance your indoor, outdoor & patio gardening experience.
Single Ingredient Fertilizers - Our natural & organic single ingredient fertilizers are made from pure ingredients that are safe for the environment.
Soils - Our soil amendments & fertilizers are great top dressers, side dressers & mulchers.
Lawn Fertilizer - A great natural & organic fertilizer for both established and new lawns."
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3-26-11 DeWalt Tools
Check out all the great DeWalt tool on their website which says: "DEWALT is firmly committed to being the best in the business, and this commitment to being number one extends to everything we do, from product design and engineering to manufacturing and service. A big part of how we make sure our tools are the best is spending time with our end users, listening to their needs and concerns and discovering new and better ways to get the job done."
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3-19-11 Bonide Products
This website says: "Bonide has always been committed to providing the best possible solutions for Home, Lawn and Garden Pest Problems. We are also proud of our complete line of Garden Naturals. Effective, time tested solutions that Bonide has been marketing since long before it was “hip to be green”
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3-12-11 Armstrong Ceilings
This website says: "Experience the extraordinary difference a small change can make to your home. For a minimal investment in dollars and time, you can totally transform any space with an Armstrong ceiling. Don’t settle for a boring white ceiling! In just one weekend, our DIY-friendly tiles, planks and panels can bring life to the “fifth wall” of any room."
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3-5-11 MarbleLife of Seattle/Tacoma
MARBLELIFE provides proprietary stone restoration, maintenance and care products and services to the leading hotels, commercial, business owners and entertainment people in the world.
Give Vince or Debbie a call at 253-833-8849
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01-08-11 Ed Hume
Ed's website says: "Ed Hume Seeds is a family owned and operated business located in the Pacific NW. We've been selling the highest quality seeds and garden products since 1977. Our seed line is specially selected for short season and cool climate areas. This makes our varieties perfect for high altitudes and early or late planting in warm climates.
Our main goal through the years has been, and continues to be, providing the best quality products to our customers. For this reason we use only seeds from the current crop. Seeds that are unused at the end of the year are donated to charities worldwide instead of being held over for resale the following year."
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Online Appliance Repair Clinic
Repair videos, diagrams, tips and parts online. This website is where I go when an appliance breaks in my house. The videos show how to make the repair and the parts come in a couple of days. Just have the manufacturer name and model number and you are ready to watch how to fix your broken appliance. Shop online or use their toll-free number 800-269-2609.
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Basalite Concrete Products
Basalite presents a complete offering of custom colors, shapes, and sizes in most product lines: Interlocking Paving Stones, Fence & Wall Systems, Ornamental & Garden Products, Retaining Walls and Structural Block Stucco.
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Bosch Tankless Waterheaters
This website says: "Bosch tankless water heaters have quickly become the choice for families demanding endless hot water. With an average life expectancy of more than 20 years, energy savings of up to 50%, and an endless supply of hot water, your family will thank you for years to come."
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Bosch Tools
More of my power tools are Bosch than any other brand. Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the $1 billion, 4,000 employee strong Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is the North American brand of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturer in the world.
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Charity Navigator
This is an excellent website to give listeners and the general public valuable tips to consider when making donations to charitable organizations. Do some research before you donate. See how much of your donated dollar actually goes to support the program's services rather than into the pockets of those who administer the program.
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Checkbook Magazine
Nonprofit Puget Sound Consumers' CHECKBOOK magazine names names and rates the Puget Sound Area’s service providers in much the same way as Consumer Reports magazine rates products. This is where I go when I am looking for reliable contractors.
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Habitat for Humanity Outlet Store
A very large and changing array of used and new building materials, furniture and appliances. All purchases from the Habitat Outlet store support Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County build homes for families in need. Visit their website for more information including how to volunteer. www.seattle-habitat.org or call 206-292-5240
Services and Publications
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7-23-11 McLendon Home Services
You can purchase installation services right along with your product choices and pay for it all at the check out from all the McLendon Stores. Contract for your installation services from the name you trust - McLendon's Hardware.
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Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
This website says: "Despite the importance of the housing industry to the American economy, there is very little investment in residential technologies. This is especially true of the single-family homes that make up most of America's housing stock. PATH is a voluntary partnership between leaders of the homebuilding, product manufacturing, insurance, and financial industries and representatives of federal agencies concerned with housing. Working together, PATH partners improve new and existing homes and strengthen the technology infrastructure of the United States. PATH is dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing.
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Journal of Light Construction
This website says: "We're the leading online information resource for builders and remodelers. You can search every issue of The Journal of Light Construction from 1986 through the current issue. Selected articles can be viewed at no charge, and the rest are available for a modest per-article fee."
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Checkbook Magazine
PUGET SOUND CONSUMERS CHECKBOOK is the magazine that reviews and rates service companies in our area. Center for the Study of Services is a nonprofit consumer organization that accepts no advertising and names names of thousands of local area's best & worst service companies in their region specific Checkbook magazines. Call 1-800-475-7283 or click on the link above to subscribe.
"Each issue of CHECKBOOK is an invaluable, impartial compendium of information" ... Colston E. Warne, Founding President of Consumers Union, Publisher of Consumer Reports.
I look forward to each new edition and trust the reviews to be an excellent starting place to start looking for a service provider.
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Puget Sound Solar
Puget Sound Solar LLC, Lic# PUGETSS932MU, is an enterprise of Jeremy Smithson and Pamela Burton. Jeremy started Puget Sound Solar in 2001 with 30 years of construction contracting experience, and a desire to turn Seattle on to solar energy. Jeremy is a NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal and Solar PV Installer, a Washington State certified Electrical Administrator, and a popular lecturer and teacher.
Jeremy says of his Solar Site Evaluations: We'll look at your home or business, identify the best location for solar equipment and use software with real weather and product data to predict the performance of one or more proposed systems. We charge a modest fee for this service which can be credited toward any system you may purchase from us. Call Jeremy at 206-706-1931
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Solar Washington (A Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society)
Solar Washington is a private not-for-profit 501(c)3 association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, dealers, designers, consultants, students, and interested people. Their mission is to promote the development and effective use of solar and renewable energy and the related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington State through education. Solar Washington Info: info@solarwashington.org Solar Washington Message Phone: 206-222-7113
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THE WOODBURNER'S COMPANION
THE WOODBURNER'S COMPANION - Practical Ways of Heating with Wood, by Dirk Thomas
If you have a woodburing stove this is a book you should have and read. I have 25 years experience of heating with wood and I still found helpful tips to improve my fire building and starting and how to maintain a cleaner burn. If you like to have a fire in your fireplace or are thinking about purchasing a wood stove or fireplace insert this is the book for you. You can order on line or call 717-267-0867 to order a copy that will cost only $20 including shipping. Ask at your local bookstore to see if they carry the book.
This is what the publisher has to say about this book: 'Burning wood for heat can benefit your household in many ways, especially if you live outside the city. When petroleum and natural gas prices climb, the economic benefit of woodburning is clear. Add to that independence from outside forces, and heating with wood can bring you genuine stress relief. If the electricity goes off, you stay warm. And you have that feeling of security as you look out the window at a neatly stacked pile of firewood, your "savings account," ready for a cold winter's night.'
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National Association of Home Builders
This website says: "NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large."
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