OCTOBER 2009
Neighbors NEWSPAPER
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being used for home insulation. It has
been found to hold more heat and ab-
sorb more sound than fi berglassinsula-
tion which can cause skin and lung ir-
ritation. Reusable materials are those
that can be reclaimed and used again
in a new way such as old wood fl oors
that can be used to make new furniture
pieces or reused in another space. Non-
toxic materials do not off-gas which is
benefi cial to everyone’s health. Look
for paint that has zero VOC’s (volatile
THE VALLEY’S “GREEN” SHOWROOM
organic compounds) available from
Sherwin Williams in their Harmony The Inland Empire, known for hot weather and drought conditions, is
line and Benjamin Moore in their Na- a region on the forefront of green practices. Direct Electric Company,
tura line. Look for furniture that uses an electrical contractor specializing in ‘green’, environmentally friendly
non-toxic water based adhesives in their products, has recently opened a showroom to exhibit the many choices
construction. consumers have in alternative cooling and whole house fan systems. Di-
Another consideration of an eco- rect Electric invites consumers to visit their new showroom and educate
By Cynthia Cuellar, IDS
friendly home is reducing energy con- themselves on the multiple types of systems available. Direct Electric
Rancho Interior Design
sumption. This can be done in several Company is Southern California’s greenest electrical contractor, offering
Everywhere you turn today people
are talking about the environment,
ways. High tech compact fl uorescent consumers a wealth of products and options to help make their home as
global warming and eco-friendly prod-
lamps (CFLs) turn conventional light- energy-efficient as possible. They are committed to sustainable energy
ucts. Fabric totes are replacing plastic
ing fi xturesinto energy-efficient light- solutions.
and paper grocery bags and manufac-
ing which is better for the environment Their proven track record of satisfied customers and an ‘A+’ rating
turers are creating products that have
and your budget. Many new light, fan with the Better Business Bureau is evidence that excellent customer ser-
minimal impact on the environment.
and lamp fi xtures are being manufac- vice is Direct Electric’s top priority.
Each of us is being challenged to reduce
tured with fl uorescent capability and Owned and operated by John and Jessica Large since February of
our carbon footprint. But how do we
new LED lights offer over 50,000 hours 2003, DEC recently relocated from Murrieta to Temecula at 42103 Rio
begin? What does “eco-friendly” really
of light, saving energy and money. En- Nedo, Suite104 Temecula, CA 92590. Call for appointment. View info at
mean when applied to your home?
ergy efficient HVAC systems can have a www.QuietCoolFan.net.
Experts will tell you an eco-friendly
major impact on your home. Have your For additional information and to view products and video, please visit
home begins by using materials that are
system checked regularly and replaced if the website www.DirectElectricCo.com or
sustainable, recycled, reusable, non-tox-
older than 10 years. A newer system can
ic to people and animals, and by reduc-
save you 50% on your power bill and
ing our consumption of resources. Sus-
reduce air pollution in the home as well.
Replace your old single pane windows Beautiful Homes Begin With Us
tainable materials do not deplete earth’s
precious resources. Most of us love the
with dual pane windows which are 4
Traditional to Contemporary
look of oak and maple but worry about
times more energy efficient. Install wa-
depleting our forests so using plants
ter efficient appliances and save water,
• Design & Space Planning
and trees that are quickly replenished is
electricity and money. Tankless water
• Custom Draperies & Window Treatments
the better choice. An example of a sus-
heaters cut heating expenses by 30%.
• Furnishings & Accessories
tainable material is bamboo which is a
Special showerheads can save 2700 gal-
• Custom Cabinetry
tall grass, not a tree and can be quickly
lons of water yearly and dual fl ushtoi-
• Eco-Friendly Products
replanted without depleting the species.
lets save more than 4000 gallons a year.
Consult a company that specializes in
Call or visit our website
Bamboo is being used for fl ooringand for complimentary design consultation
textiles. Bamboo is an excellent choice
“green” homes for the latest products
and ideas.
951-956-0661
for fl ooring, available in many shades
There are hundreds of ways to
www.ranchointeriordesign.com
and styles, is durable and inexpensive.
Sheets made from bamboo are soft and
make your home eco-friendly. Just
non-allergenic. Another sustainable
remember-sustainable, recycled, reus-
wood choice is Lyptus, a denser mate-
able, non-toxic and reduce. Keeping
rial than Bamboo. Lyptus fl ooringis
these ideas in mind will help you plan
a good choice for families with small
for your eco-friendly home which will
kids because it can take heavy abuse.
benefi tyou and contribute to a greener
earth.
Vintage Design & Landscape Construction
Recycled materials are made from ex-
isting products which are broken down
Rancho Interior Design owner,
Creating Beautiful Surroundings
into raw materials and made into new
items. An example of recycled materials
Cynthia Cuellar is a member of the
• Full service landscape services
Interior Design Society. Call 951-956-
maintenance, design, and installation
is glass tiles made from recycled bottles
0661 or visit their website ranchointe-
• Affordable landscape solutions for
that would otherwise end up in land- residential and businesses
fi lls.These tiles are gorgeous alone or
riordesign.com.
• Specializing in cost saving
combined with natural stone are great
water conservation designs & installations
Watch for the new
• No job too big or too small
for any tile project. Eco-conscious
furniture manufacturers are using re- Q&A column
Serving Temecula/Murrieta
cycled textiles in their production and
Ask Cynthia coming soon.
and surrounding neighbors since 1996
carpeting made from recycled fi bersis
available from manufacturers like Shaw
Email your design dilemmas to
www.yourlandscapedoctor.com
Floors. Recycled blue jean material is
info@neighborsnewspaper.com.
951-288-6780
Lic. # C27 - 866918
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