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      • New Construction
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        • Indian Portage
        • Custom Waterfront
        • Lakeside Home
        • Rustic Home
        • Kanasatka Camp
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      • Carriage Houses
    • Municipal
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      • "O" Restaurant
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Save Energy, It's Money in the Bank!

Not everyone can design and build a new, completely energy efficient home. However, everyone can learn ways to save energy and use clean, renewable technologies at home, at work, and while driving. The Department of Energy has a wealth of information for consumers on their website (www.energysavers.gov) -- take a look and learn what you can do to make every day Earth Day. Here are some helpful hints: 
  • Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer.
  • Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR® label.
  • Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.
  • Turn off your computer, monitor and printer when not in use.
  • Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
  • Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120°F, or install an "on demand" water heater.
  • Take short showers instead of baths.
  • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes and run the loads during "off hours".
  • Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
  • Look for the ENERGY STAR label on home appliances and products. ENERGY STAR products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Visit http://www.energysavers.gov/ for more energy-saving ideas.
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A LEED Platinum house on Lake Winnipesaukee. Winner of LEED House of the Year award.