Shades of Nostalgia
Awnings Can Lower Energy Bills, Protect Furnishings From Fading
Washington Post, By Ann Cameron Siegal (added 07.16.08)
-- Patti Lowery fondly recalls the yellow awnings of her D.C. childhood in the 1940s. "They were lovely, and the lowering of them in the early summer always seemed to mark the season more firmly than arbitrary dates on the calendar," said Lowery, a writer and editor who now lives in Baltimore. "Better, though, they really did provide shade and kept places nearly comfortably cool. I miss them." Awnings may give a house a nostalgic look, but they perform a thoroughly modern function: They help reduce energy costs. Read The Rest of the Article.

Awnings help keep a lid on the heat
Extra shade is always welcome when the temperature rises.
The Fresno Bee (added 07.10.08)
- When the sun's beating down on your home, finding ways to keep the heat at bay can be essential not only for comfort, but also to lower your utility bill. Planting a shade tree could help, but it might take a few years to grow. An alternative is installing window awnings, particularly retractable ones. Read More.

With these products you'll have it made in the shade
McClatchy-Tribune Newspapers (added 07.10.08)
- Awnings are common in Europe, where nearly one of every three homes has one. But in the United States, where only 3 percent of houses use awnings, they're more of a novelty. That number is growing, however, because people want to spend more time outdoors on their patios, porches and decks. Read More.

25 Ways to Keep Your House Cooler - MSN Money
(added 06.17.08)
- Simple changes such as moving lamps away from thermostats can save you hundreds of dollars. Here are more money -- and energy -- saving tips. Install awnings on south-facing windows. Because of the angle of the sun, trees, a trellis, or a fence will best shade west-facing windows. Apply sun-control or other reflective films on south-facing windows. Read More

Transform your outside space into an oasis - MSNBC.com (added 06/03/08) Lou Manfredini, former spokesperson for Awnings Today, has great ways to upgrade your outdoor space so you can enjoy activities like barbecuing and gardening. Includes awning ideas. Read More & View Video from Today Show

Small house opens up and awnings help
- Back-of-the lot' houses are often tear-down candidates. Homeowner and architect Scott Wende designed an an addition and remodeled his South Minneapolis home for a rustic cabin feel in the city.
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Awnings Provide a Value-Added Home Upgrade
Awnings & canopies are regaining popularity and allowing families to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
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50 Things You Can Do To Save the Environment
- a quick snapshot of steps you can take in your home, at work, in your car, your yard and while shopping to help the environment.

Energy Savings Add Up with Awnings on Doors
and Windows
- Local families remodel for environment's sake
-Eco-friendly Home Concerns Don’t Match Buying Behavior
Survey results validate need for more energy neutral product solutions for homeowners
- Study on Energy Savings from PAMA
- Fawning over Awnings, Finance & Commerce
- US Dept. of Energy: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home
- Window Awnings Reduce Cooling Costs

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