Skylights And Windows Work Together

Saturday, March 1, 2008

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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2476 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Tips To Stretch Your Food Dollar Skylights And Windows Work Together (NAPSA)—“Of all the building materials used in home construction, glass—and window construction in general—is usually the biggest culprit in the movement of air between the house and the outdoors.” So says Larry Stevens, writing about energy-efficient windows in Green Builder magazine. Stevens provides an informative explanation of how window companies build in features to boost energy efficiency. They include double panes, argon gasfilled spaces between panes, lowemittance coatings, the use of wood, a natural insulator, in frames, and high-quality construction. These features keep the outside world out, a must-have feature in green products demanded by architects, builders, remodelers and homeowners. High-quality E NERGY S TAR qualified skylights from leading manufacturers share all these qualities with windows and more. Stephen Selkowitz, director of building technologies at the National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, a government-sponsored products research center, says that “in the broadest sense, being green means enhancing a home’s energy efficiency, and skylights today are the model of energy efficiency.” The E N E R G Y S TA R Web site points out that traditional skylights use the same technologies as windows, “but these technologies are even more valuable for skylights, which receive direct sun in the summer and greater outside/inside temperature differentials,” the site says. Roger LeBrun, product certification engineer with VELUX America, points out that venting skylights naturally create a Skylights and windows can work together to make homes more energy efficient. chimney effect to silently exhaust volatile organic compounds, hot, humid, stale air and other airborne pollutants from homes. “In addition to providing costefficient ventilation, ENERGY STARcertified skylights,” he says, “can work in concert with vertical windows and doors to bring balanced natural light into homes to reduce energy bills.” In areas where traditional skylights might not fit, passive light (light without the heat emitted by electrical sources) is available through tubular skylights. VELUX Sun Tunnel ™ skylights, for example, are less expensive and easily installed. These units are utilized mostly in halls, closets, smaller bathrooms and other confined spaces. For free information on the benefits of natural light and skylight selection, or for free house plans incorporating skylights, ca l l (800) 283-2831 or visit veluxusa.com. For government information on window and skylight energy efficiency, visit ener gystar.gov, and for independent agency information, visit nfrc.org or efficientwindows.org. Resources For Caregivers (NAPSA)—Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is challenging, and many people who are struggling to balance this demanding role with their other responsibilities find themselves overwhelmed. It’s important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress, to remember your own health needs and to care for yourself so you can continue to care for those you love. There are many people and resources out there that can help you through this difficult time. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is challenging. Resources have been created to help. Your support network can include family and friends, support groups, in-home nursing care, day centers, health care providers and residential facilities. According to the Alliance for Aging Research, caregivers really benefit from reaching out and talking with others who know what they are going through and who have walked in their shoes. Caregivers don’t have to do it alone. Resources can be downloaded at www.agingresearch.org or you can order a free copy by calling (202) 293-2856 or e-mailing info@agingresearch.org. (NAPSA)—Families everywhere are feeling the pinch of rising food costs. From milk to eggs to meat, prices continue to rise. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices climbed 4 percent in 2007, which was the biggest annual increase since 1990. Worse still, food prices are projected to rise by as much as 5.5 percent in 2008. Here are some helpful tips to buy more with less: • It’s an oldie but a goodie— don’t shop hungry. Your wallet will thank you. • Plan trips and shop from a list so you’re less inclined to impulse spend. • Be opportunistic. Look for manager ’s specials and markdowns within the store. Stock up on nonperishables that are on sale. • Take fewer trips to the grocery store and you’ll spend less money. It’s a fact. • Try “extreme value” food outlets—such as Grocery Outlet, which has over 130 locations in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. These outlets purchase overstocks and closeouts directly from manufacturers, resulting in prices often up to 50 percent cheaper than conventional retailers’. (For locations— visit www.groceryoutlets.com) • Beans are ridiculously inexpensive and an excellent source of protein. For cup of cooked beans, you get 7 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber and 12 percent of the RDA for iron. • Eggs and canned tuna are two other nutritious, inexpensive sources of protein. • Single servings are expensive and waste packaging. Buy items such as yogurt and soup in large containers. • Stretch ground meat by mixing it with cooked rice and barley or vegetables such as Don’t shop hungry. Your wallet will thank you. beans, carrots and squash. • Get help from the experts. Grocery Outlet has a new booklet, “Feeding Your Family on $3 a Day,” which outlines a menu and shopping list to feed your family for $3 per person per day. Healthy Chicken-Broccoli Stir-Fry Serves 6 for just $1.35 per person 1 1 1 2 1 12 1 cup soy sauce tbsp. minced garlic tbsp. minced ginger tsp. cornstarch lbs. chicken tenders tbsp. vegetable oil oz. broccoli florets lg. onion, chopped Mix first 4 ingredients with 1⁄4 cup water in bowl, add chicken and marinate for 10 minutes or longer. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Heat oil in skillet, then add chicken. Stir-fry until brown. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add broccoli and onion to hot skillet. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add 1⁄4 cup water, cover and steam for 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp. While broccoli is steaming, boil the marinade for at least one minute and set aside. Return chicken to skillet and add marinade. Heat through, stirring constantly. Note to Editors: This story is most relevant to the following states: CA, WA, OR, AZ, ID, NV.

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