Fall projects come in threes

Released on: October 17, 2008, 6:30 am

Press Release Author: DirectBuy, Inc.

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: For many out there, the three FEUR(tm)s of fall include: football,
foliage and fixing up your home for the winter.

Press Release Body: MERRILLVILLE, INEUR
Unfortunately, the third FEUR"fixing up your homeEUR"can get in the way of you enjoying
the first two. DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center,
offers up three fall fix-up projects that you can take on in fairly short order but
with some serious upside in terms of prevention and potential cost savings.

Cleaning your gutters EUR" The idea of a gutter is to channel water runoff away youEUR(tm)re
your home and, as importantly, your homeEUR(tm)s foundation. Obstruction in your gutters
funnels that water down the side of your house, by windows and doors and that can
cause some serious erosion and damaging effects. A fall cleanup of your gutters can
save you some serious $$$ down the road. While some will attempt cleaning their
gutters by climbing up on their roof with a hose, we recommend using a ladder to
reach your gutters. With a simple gutter scoop and garden hose, you should be able
to easily clear obstruction. Remember, if you have to stand on the top two steps of
a ladder to reach the top, itEUR(tm)s too short and you need a longer ladder.

Install thermo pane windows - As the temperature outside starts to drop, youEUR(tm)ll be
looking to turn the thermostat on inside your home. By installing thermo pane
windowsEUR"or multi-paneEUR"you can dramatically reduce your heating costs. Thermo pane
windows can have R-values of up to nine (R-value is measure of thermal resistance
used in the building industry; the higher the R-value, the better the insulation).
On the contrary, a typical single-pane window has an R-value of 1. So, by merely
switching from single pane to thermo pane windows, youEUR(tm)re improving your windows
efficiency dramatically.

Install tank-less water heaters EUR" When youEUR(tm)re doing dishes, washing your hands or
taking a shower, how long do you have to wait for the hot water? Tank-less water
heaters, which can be installed at individual faucets, give you immediate hot water
as opposed to continuously reheating stored water. That saves on your water bill and
your energy bill.

EURThe beauty of most fall projects is that, for the most part, they are not huge
undertakings but the benefits can be plentiful. The key is planning and prioritizing
whatEUR(tm)s important to your home and your household. Simply by creating a list of three
things you want to do this fall, you can still make a difference in your home
without overwhelming yourself with a long laundry list of projects to take on,EUR said
Sara Shragal, of DirectBuy.

DirectBuy offers nearly everything you need for your fall fix-up projectsEUR"windows,
water heaters, and moreEUR"at wholesale prices direct from the manufacturers and their
authorized suppliers. In addition, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and
designers, so if a fall fix-up project is a bit out of your skill level or you donEUR(tm)t
have the time, you have professionals at your service who can get the job done and
help get your home ready for the winter months.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, you can visit
http://www.directbuycares.com.

About DirectBuy

For more than 37 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers
unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around
their homes EUR" from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and
outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in
North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 700 brand-name
manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US, and more than 500 brand-name
manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada.

Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuyEUR(tm)s savings, service and selection up close
may obtain a VisitorEUR(tm)s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www.directbuy.com or
www.directbuycares.com.



Web Site: http://www.directbuycares.com

Contact Details: DirectBuy, Inc.
Merrilville, IN 46410
sshragal@directbuy.com
219-736-1100

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