One of the newest and most innovative Tea Rooms in Michigan, the Franklin Village Tea Room is a reprisal of the original Tea Room located in the historic district of the Village of Franklin. Set in this historic town, which was built by the early settlers from New York and Massachusetts, in the 1840’s, the Village of Franklin celebrated the opening of its first Franklin Village Tea Room in 1975. Closed for more than two decades, Kathi Russell has opened one of the most elegantly beautiful Tea Rooms in the country.

Decorated with lush florals and balloon shades, and adorning her tables with some of the most beautiful English china that can be found, this Tea Room is breathtaking for all those who visit. Beautiful, white linen tablecloths on English round tables with white chairs makes this Tea Room sparkle. The menu includes a variety of teas, sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Hosting a number of special events in the Franklin Village Tea Room including Bridal Shower Teas, Baby Shower Teas, Birthday Celebrations, Red Hat Ladies Teas, as well as entertaining and educational Children’s Tea Parties!

A bright and cheerful environment for all those who visit, the Franklin Village Tea Room is an experience for all. Huge windows overlooking the Village, with the sun shining through, this Tea Room is both elegant and cheerful. A change from the ordinary Tea Room, a visit to the Franklin Village Tea Room sets the tone for an incredible visit to another era, another time, somewhere in the past. For those who can stay for only for an hour, or for those who can spend the entire day in Franklin, one should not miss this opportunity to sit for tea at the Franklin Village Tea Room. Visitors to the Tea Room will be treated to a free Walking Tour of Franklin, taking them on a self-guided tour from the “Cider Mill to the Cemetery”, walking past some of Franklins finest, old homes. Visit the Village Green, or stop off at the Village Library and take some time to sit awhile in the “Town That Time Forgot”.

Call now to book your special event, or to make a reservation for the Queen Victoria Afternoon Tea! Bring a friend or bring a group! All are welcomed in the Village of Franklin! For more information about the Tea Room or for visitor information, call 248-538-4300, and ask for the Events Coordinator.

While on your tour of Franklin, be sure to stop and see the Historic Snow House, just one block south of the Franklin Village Tea Room. This beautiful, old home has been restored to its original prominence. Situated on Franklin Road, today the Snow House is used by Villagers for fundraisers and other special event teas. The Snow House hosts an extensive collection of beautiful china and florals on display inside the house. Named for its most prominent resident, Alonzo Snow, the son of Scottish immigrants, this home is a polished gem in the heart of the historic district crown. The Snow House is a must see on your next visit to Frankin.

While on your Walking Tour of Franklin, be sure to stop at the Village Jeweler, Frank Yanke Design, and see his latest creation of the Franklin Village Charm Bracelet. Beautiful charms depicting the most historic landmarks in the Village. See his beautiful new charm of the Snow House, and listen as he describes how the design of each charm goes from a photograph, to the wax mold, to the metallurgist, to the bracelet. See his collection of necklaces, pins and bracelets, as well as his most beautiful custom designed jewelry.

Ready to embark on this journey? Please visit our website, http://www.franklinvillagetearoom.com to attain more information about the Franklin Village Tea Room.

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Having a new bathroom tiled?

The following article is in response to all the people that are actually considering having new tiling for for the first time round and for those of you that want a decent job done.

Read on and you can spare yourself lots of anguish and desperation (and some money too).

It is now quite often when I go to price a tiling job that I have to advise people on some problem on carrying out the work. The typical hotspots are:

  • bath out of level
  • fitted showers
  • shower trays and baths with excessive gap between these and the walls
  • lipped shower trays not set in
  • shower unit/controls at the wrong height
  • radiators, towel rail, basin already fitted, toilet pan height and servicing
  • old tiles still in place after having a new suite installed

How can the above hotspots interfere with the tiling you may ask. Well, it goes like this:

“Bath out of level”

One of the first things that I do when starting a bathroom wall tile installation, is to put my long spirit level on and along the perimeter of the bath. What I found often is that the bath is badly out of level, sometimes dropping towards the plug hole and on fewer occasions dropping opposite to the plug hole. Of all of the baths I have seen to date I have not yet seen a bath that has not got a natural internal fall in order to drain the water, so I cannot see a valid reason for not having the top of the bath level. It must be said though, that occasionally, some baths are simply badly built. No much thought has been given for accommodating the tiles

If the tiles to be installed are a medium to large size and have no strong pattern, then is not a problem for the tiler. He/she would just need to trim the tiles accordingly to the fall but if the level is too much out you can have problem when installing a bath/shower screen onto the bath edge.

if on the other hand you are installing mosaic or tiles with lines or strong patterns, the tiling will look awful as even the smallest level difference along the bath length will be very noticeable. When dealing with mosaic, doing cuts means more time and money.

“Fitted shower”

I is important to have the tiles to go behind the unit as this can avoid water penetration in the wall/s. Some showers have the hot and cold pipes covered with a plate. On these type of shower units tiling must be done before the unit is fitted as the tile can be drilled neatly to accommodate the pipe work; if not, the tiles will need to be cut in a way that will have to show an unsightly finish. If the plumber is fitting a new shower unit ask him/her to allow for the pipe work to protrude from the wall more than it is needed, then to wait for the tiling to be done before final installation. I have had situations where the shower has been fitted, without even allowing for the tile thickness between the cover plates and the wall.

“Shower trays and baths with excessive gap”

When installing baths or trays make sure to have very little gap from them to the walls otherwise you might end up using either too much silicone or having to install a bath trim. I am not in favour of these bath/shower trims or tile beads as I have found the baths and trays can move downwards causing the trim to separate and capillary action allowing water to draw into the walls. If you find that the bath or tray is not fitting tight to the walls it is likely that it is due to the right angled wall not being square to the other or that the wall is bulging. It is standard practice to slightly bed in the bath/tray into the wall; just enough for the gap to close. This also helps “hold” the bath/tray in place. Many times you would only need to channel one wall only. This is when the internal corner of the wall is not square. Again, only set the tray into the wall until the gap closes. Care must be taken not to inset the bath too much as you might have problem with the taps distance to the wall, hence preventing clear access on opening and closing them. Also, pay attention to the shower tray as if you inset this too much, you might have problems later fitting the shower screen.

“Lipped shower trays not set in”

Lipped showers are those trays that have an upstand along 2 or more sides.

These trays are supposed to be containing the water within the tray and avoiding water leakage into the adjoining walls. In theory this is great but I have carried out a number of tiling repairs due to this type of tray. The reason why there has been some problem with this type of tray is because of poor plumbing installation. On a few occasions the tray was placed against the walls (not inset into the wall). On other occasions the fitter did not inset the tray enough into the walls. I have noticed that there usually is a considerable lateral movement once I step on the tray during tile installation. This causes the tray’s upright lip to move (from inside outwards) towards the tile and doing so, de-bonding the first row of tiles and in turn allowing water to penetrate in the wall, causing problems. The only way not to have any problem with this type of tray is to make sure that the tray is set in the wall more than the lateral movement allows. Care must be taken not to go too deep in the wall as the shower screen might not fit inside the tray.

“Shower unit/controls at the wrong height”

A common problem that can be avoided is the placing of the shower controls height onto the walls. As it is important for the user to have the controls at the right height one overlooked situation is the height of the tile border. If there is no border then it’s not a problem but if you are considering installing a tile border, then get the tiler to relay with the plumber as you don’t want to spoil the border being interrupted by the controls. If the border is thicker than the main tiles then you can have more problems with the control’s cover plates not seating flush, also if the border is thicker than the tiles the tiler will need to know where the shower/bath screen will be going exactly as that part of the border where the screen will cover must not be tiled or the screen won’t seat flush.

“Radiators, towel rail, basin already fitted, toilet pan height and servicing”

On situations where basin, towel rail radiators and toilet are fitted, this is where a lot of time will need to be spent as it (unless removed) will require to cut around these items (if possible). Here if planned in advance the tiling would need to be carried out BEFORE the final plumbing installation. Reality is that many plumbers want to get in and out as soon as possible not worrying about the tiling (after all, they are not doing it, are they!). If you are going to have the floor tiled then you MUST have the basin (pedestal), toilet pan and any surface mounted radiator OFF the floor and the plumbing already prepared for the new floor height. If the existing floor is made of wood, then there is a big chance that the floor will go up around 1″ - about 25 mm but can only be assessed during the estimate or quote.

“Old tiles still in place after having a new suite installed”

This is another thing overlooked.

You have planned your project for a long time, the workers get in to replace the old bathroom suite with the one you really wanted for a long time. They remove the first row of tiles abutting the old suite and install the new one. Job done.

It is beyond belief that some people can do this. “The tiler can take the tiles off”.

It must be appreciated that removing tiles after a new bathroom suite has been installed is no easy task and the risk of damage to it can be considerable. Also, at times, some sections of walls may need to be replaced or repaired according to the surface type and adhesive strength. Make sure that the tiles ARE removed prior to the new installation.

The same applies to kitchen installations.

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Understanding Why Portable Air Conditioners Offer Value

When the summer comes around and the sweltering heat takes hold on the environment, you might find yourself in dire need of a Portable Air Conditioner in order to remain relaxed and comfortable. Summer heat can range from simply discomforting to downright unbearable and whichever way the next summer season chooses to go, an air conditioner will be what you need to preserve your comfort whether in your home or in the office where you work.

Without an air conditioner, your productivity levels in the office may suffer due to lack of concentration brought about by excessive heat and discomfort or you may end up getting easily irritable and distracted for the very same reasons. All these are much calmer scenarios compared to the health risks of exposing yourself to high temperatures.

Permanent Air Conditioners tend to have a size disadvantage, they are rather big and bulky and while they do offer an optimal level of cooling, they tend to be big waste of energy and money if they’re cooling rooms or space which you are not making any use of. Portable Air Conditioners on the other hand are a much more personalized solution to your heat problems during the summer and they tend to focus on providing you with maximum value for money in terms of energy efficiency and operating costs.

A number of portable air conditioning units will offer you a level of versatility which is not possible with other air conditioning units like the Split Air Conditioning Units or the Window Air Conditioning Units. Thinking of where to place a portable air conditioner is not an issue as it was made to fit into the smallest of regular habitable spaces. You don’t have to make extra room, think about excessive building alterations or make substantial adjustments and running up installation costs which technicians and installers are all too happy to charge. All these factors make it a smart purchase for anyone thinking of buying one.

About The Author:
Kerry Top is a successful publisher and writes articles on many topics including air conditioners. He Provides detailed information about portable air conditioner, window air conditioner and split system air conditioner.

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Portable Air Conditioners have many advantages which all add to the allure behind these devices and the rate at which people rush to buy them. One of all these advantages which are offered, one of them tends to have a way of affecting some of the other advantages as well, this advantage is that of Energy Efficiency.

Basically what Energy Efficiency entails is the ratio of consumption of energy as compared proportionally to the amount of service delivered ( in this case -cooling) and the cost which it takes to render such a service to the end consumer. Energy Efficiency has its implications on cost advantages as well as health benefits as well.

Air Conditioners such as the Split System Air Conditioner and the Central Air Conditioner are expensive to purchase and expensive to maintain as well. Though they provide a remarkable level of coolness, they tend to suffer the disadvantage of using a remarkable amount of energy to provide this effect. The adverse effects of energy consumption is not for the environmentalists to debate on alone. Excessive consumption of energy also tends to affect the end consumer by showing up in the costs you run up in electricity bills as well as maintenance. Portable Air Conditioning Units tend to affect your pocket a lot less than other kinds of air conditioners.

Some Portable Air Conditioners may initially seem much more expensive than the seemingly cheaper Window Air Conditioner, but when it comes to use, the less energy efficient unit ends up costing you a lot more. While different strides may have been made to curtail the energy excesses of various kinds of air conditioners, few will provide the rather low level of energy consumption that the Portable Air Conditioners have always possessed. Other than this you can also claim bragging rights and ‘green’ points for being more environmentally friendly than your counterparts making use of other kinds of Air Conditioners.

About The Author:

Kerry Top is a successful publisher and writes articles on many topics including air conditioners. He Provides detailed information about portable air conditioner, window air conditioner and split system air conditioner.

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Your arrive home to your wife after a long day at the office. You’re tired and would love to just sit down and do nothing for a while, but seeing your wife and her amazing smile brings joy to your heart. You want to romance her and make her feel loved, but what can you do? You don’t want to turn around and run to the car to get her flowers - you would appear totally insane. You could watch the stars together, being it is late, but the deck’s main light is burnt out and you forgot to get a new bulb. What will you do? But then you remember the kit you bought for solar deck lighting.

Yet Another Delayed DIY Project?

You kiss your wife tenderly on the cheek, and then run out the to garage, explaining you need to complete something you’ve been putting off, but that you will be done by dinner time. Your wife knows of your bad habit not to get things done, so she smiles and nods, then turns to continue cooking.

You get outside and start looking for the boxed kit you had purchased earlier in the year that was meant to be a surprise for your wife - you just never seemed to have time to put them up before. After opening the third large box of forgotten junk, you start thinking that candles would be an easier option - but last time you watched the stars together, you fell asleep in each other’s arms. No, that would be a fire hazard waiting to happen.

Simple Instructions For Installation

You go through two more boxes and then finally find them, still wrapped in cellophane. You open one of the smaller boxes and read the instructions. You find they are pretty self explanatory and rush outside, trying to not be caught by your wife. Working at a fast but determined pace causes you to feel like a small boy once more, just like you did when trying to surprise your parents or a friend. After a short while, you get them all installed and try switching them on. The package said they came with pre-charged batteries, and you hoped they still held a charge after six months of neglect.

A Worthwhile Effort

Luckily for you, the solar deck lighting comes brightly to life, illuminating the deck with a romantic glow. You turn around to enter the kitchen and announce your surprise to your awaiting spouse when you bump right into here. She cracks a smile and laughs, then tells you that the lights are quite beautiful. She returns the the kitchen, grabs the dinner plates, and places them on the small round table in the corner of the deck. She then grabs two wine glasses and a bit of sparkling champagne.

“I thought we would celebrate you accomplishing a project all in one night” giggles your wife in a loving tone. You don’t answer but merely kiss her, tears filling your eyes. You are proud of your accomplishments, and love how happy you have made your wife.

After dinner you lay in each other’s arms, awash in the glow of the solar deck lighting as well as the moon, and slowly fall asleep peaceful and happier than ever.

Ernest Jarquio is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Solar-Panels-Central.com. He provides more resources on topics such as solar deck lighting, cheap solar panels and advantages and disadvantages of solar power that you can research on his website even while lounging in your living room.

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The advantage of low voltage cable lighting systems is that they have the illusion of floating in space. The cables are tightened between two hard surfaces and they can span up to twenty feet without any supports. This type of lighting is excellent for a room with a very high ceiling that would normally be quite difficult to light. A benefit is that these cables can be installed at any height you want and by adding supports; you can create a turn anywhere.

Another benefit of low voltage cable lighting is that it allows the homeowner to use their creativity in designing. It can also enhance security by increasing the lighting around the outside of your home at night if you choose to install them outdoors. They can shine on the home or along walkways around your house.

Before you head out to the local lighting store or do it yourself center, you should do some planning first. If your low voltage cable lighting is for the outdoors and not for security purposes then plan to have it accent something such as a garden, landscaping or statue. You will want to measure out the entire length of your planned lighting so you can purchase the appropriate length of wire.

Here are a few guidelines for the low voltage lighting system if installed outdoors:

  • Up lights are for trees and anything else that is tall
  • Recessed lights are for pathways or deck steps
  • Area lighting is for play areas or gardens
  • Pathway lighting should be approximately ten to twelve feet apart and not across from each other
  • Spot lighting should be for sculptures, water gardens or trellises

To get a better idea of what the lights look like, visit your local dealer or do some research on the internet. Low voltage cable lighting is a good investment but planning should be done before purchasing and installing. These types of lights have become quite popular recently. The type of bulbs used for this style of lighting is generally halogen or xenon.

Whether you are getting low voltage cable lighting installed or any form of lighting you should consult with an electrician if you are unfamiliar with installing lights or working with electricity.

Our site contains information for all your outdoor lighting needs including solar yard lighting and low voltage cable lighting along with many other lighting ideas.

by D. Karlson

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Creative expression often comes as you decorate your home for living. You want your home to live out loud! Self expression is that kind of decorating. You put yourself into the design and décor of your home with open ended expression of personal tastes and viewpoints by including expressions of your very own.

Do you love sunsets?

Select the colors of your favorite sunset as the foundational colors of your rooms. By selecting your favorite color of the sunset, you’ll know what colors to add to that foundation to replicate the brilliance of your memory.

The rich eggplant purple of dark night skies with a dollop of red hot orange, streaks of golden rod, and just a smidgen of pure sky blue resound in a room where the central focus is an opulent skyscape oil painting of the same colors. A large modern style painting hung on the wall above the sofa anchors the room, and you get the view twice. Once in the painting, and again in the colors of the room.

Do you love to dance?

Form and motion connect literally when your rooms resound with color and curves. Balance a square room with a splash of brilliant color swiped across a wall in a long curve. Allow the blend point to feature a bold stroke of color. The result will be modern, functional, with form and style.

A long slow curl of light reflecting color might reveal a decadent structure of modern art poised for viewing on a table at the end of a hall. A chunk of color splashed on the end wall, coiled through the house in circular motion, repeated in paintings of modern dancers, rhythmic forms, or elegant furniture offered in a repetitive fashion marks a cadence worthy of action.

Do you love reading?

Creating a quiet ambiance, elusively imparting decadence to a room, channels energy away from a quiet corner to allow plenty of soothing comfort. Nature lovers abound in rooms with cozy nooks filled up with books, a lamp, and a comfy overstuffed chair. The use of warm soothing colors enhance the room.

A wealth of energy releasing brilliance can be achieved with welcoming colors of nature. Open up the corner with vivid hues found along nature’s path, to create a natural affluence of resilient consolation. Spending an afternoon reclaiming your life with a book in a corner you designed for soothing comfort will bring meaning back to your life.

Are you ready to live the life of your dreams in a home you design?

Jan Verhoeff enjoys the powerful influence of color in her life. Her views include resilient home design and décor. Get tips for decorating and designing your home at http://designhome4sale.com with a FREE home staging ebook and Subscription to Design Home Tips and Updates.

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Decorating a small bedroom can be a challenge, since most of us spend a good deal of time in this space. You want a comforting space to unwind in, yet you don’t want your bedroom to feel cramped or cluttered. Here are some easy decorating ideas for turning your small bedroom decorating into an easy, breezy makeover!

*Use the smallest sized bed in the room that you can be comfortable in. If you have a small bedroom, chances are you are going to want to give away that California King! Even if you can get it to fit, it will overwhelm the room, and make you feel like getting across the room is a task left to the Iron Man Competition.

*Keep other furniture to a minimum as well. You may be able to eliminate the need for a dresser if you have plenty of closet space for a closet organizer. Hang most clothes, keep sweaters and folded items in hanging cubes, and use the drawers of your side table for your delicates. Under bed storage is a lifesaver when decorating a small bedroom!

*Decide whether you want to try to create an open, airy space, or you want to work with the dimensions of the room and create a tiny, cozy jewel box that wraps you in comfort. Neither choice is right or wrong, just what you choose! For an airy room, choose a color scheme that is simple and light. Try pairing white with one other color, such as periwinkle blue or fresh spring green. Cool colors will expand the space. For a cozy room, use rich, exotic colors with a neutral to ground the room. Paint the ceiling as well to continue the feel of either cozy, or open and airy.

*Use white or your neutral for the bed covering. Since the bed is the main focal point of the room, keeping it simple to the eye will make the room appear less cluttered.

*Speaking of clutter…have none! Easier said than done, but try plastic containers that can be slid under the bed, or hang shirred fabric over bookshelves to simplify the look.

*Hang curtains or blinds so when they are open they clear the window totally. Even covering the window an inch or two on each side causes a lot of light to be lost, and makes the room seem smaller and dreary. Also, hang curtain rods near the ceiling, and have the curtains reach the floor. This brings the eye up, and adds height and drama to a small room.

Be willing to cut the clutter, and try new ideas and you can decorate your small bedroom! Open and airy or wrapped in comfort, whatever way you like to wake up in the morning is yours!

Kathy Wilson is an author, home decorating columnist for LifetimeTv.com, and editor of several popular home and garden websites. For hundreds of free do it yourself home and garden ideas, please visit her websites now at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com, and http://www.TheGardenGlove.com . Also visit her work at home site at http://www.Women-on-the-Net.com, where ANY woman can learn to make money on the internet!

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If you have a boring builders kitchen backsplash you would like to update, but are decorating on a budget, here are some great ideas to create a one of a kind custom look for your kitchen with creative backsplash decorating!

Use cast off or leftover tiles to make a mosaic backsplash for your kitchen or bath. Break tiles into smaller pieces, and attach to the backsplash area on whatever pattern you choose with a silicone caulk. Grout and seal the backsplash as you would any ordinary tile job. If your leftover tiles are not the right color, prime, paint and seal them before you grout. Some tile shops will let you have their broken stock for free…call and speak to the manager and ask.

Use decorative plates from your own cupboard, yard sales, or even your dollar shop to create cottage style backsplash decor. Plates are easily washed, add style and color, and can be hung in just a few minutes.

Paint a simple mural in your backsplash area, then seal well with polyurethane to protect it from damage. If you don’t have the skills to paint, use stencils or stamps to create a picture that fits with your home decor.

Buy a sheet of beadboard from your home improvement store, and then cut to fit into the backsplash space. Secure with small nails and paint or seal as desired. Get a custom backsplash look for a few dollars.

Paint tiles with sponges or tape off tiles with ¼ inch masking tape, and sponge or rag on watered down latex paint for a stone tile look. Seal with poly to protect.

A little time and a little creativity can transform your backsplash decorating into a budget decorating triumph! Create a custom kitchen look for just a few dollars.

Kathy Wilson is an author, home decorating columnist for LifetimeTv.com, and editor of several popular home and garden websites. For hundreds of free do it yourself home and garden ideas, please visit her websites now at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com, and http://www.TheGardenGlove.com . Also visit her work at home site at http://www.Women-on-the-Net.com, where ANY woman can learn to make money on the internet!

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A green roof (also known as a living roof) is a growing system built on top of a protected waterproof roof. The growing system can be grass, plants, small herbs, etc.

Many benefits. The main ones are

  • good for small animals and plants
  • add greatly to biodiversity within the immediate local urban environment
  • create extra green open spaces.
  • prevent flooding as water run-off is reduced and slowed down
  • absorb carbon emissions

Water retention is a big factor in urban areas as many gardens are concreted over, paved over for carports, or decked for play areas.

Decking and tarmac greatly increase run-off rainwater. They provide diverse habitats as they can be planted with indigenous flora for bird, insect and arthropod populations. A green roof modifies the urban micro-climate.

Plants cool the air through transpiration, and reduce surface roof temperatures by as much as 40 degrees centigrade in the summer, given the baking heat on a dark flat roof. They also improve air quality, not only absorbing CO2 but also trapping about 85% of airborne particulates.

Roof gardens lose 30% less heat in winter and are cooler in summer, and also provide sound insulation. A green roof can reduce indoor sound by as much as 10 decibels for every 3 inches of growth. Green roofs have been shown to reduce heating costs by as much as 25% and cooling costs by as much 50%, for the floor directly under the roof.

The subsurface protects the roof against aging and replacement. They also add value to a house or building. They look very attractive compared to traditional grey slate or asphalt roofs, and provide a soothing effect for the stressed urban person.

What is a green roof? The subsurface is a high tech system that holds water for dry periods. There is also a waterproof membrane to prevent leaks. They can be very heavy, from 80 to 365 kilograms a square metre . This means most roofs will have to be structurally reinforced.

Amazing fact: A recent study by US company Weston Solutions estimates that greening the rooftops of all buildings in the City of Chicago would result in nearly $100 million of annual energy savings.

For more information about Green Roof, solar, wind, eco DIY etc, and other sustainable green building tips, with informative photos from our actual builds, see our new Ecotist Green Building Ebook, with free chapters.

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