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On The Level – March 2010

I saw my first gambel quail family yesterday; the yellow and gold wildflowers are in full bloom; and rabbits are everywhere! This can only mean one thing: It’s spring in Tucson. Spring represents new life and fresh beginnings. I could wax poetic about the metaphorical symbolism here, but the truth of the matter is this [...]

GREEN QUESTION of the Month

What types of low- or no-cost things can I do to “green” my existing home?

GREEN ANSWER:

There are lots of simple, no-cost things you can do. For example, keep chemical fumes out of the indoor air by storing chemicals safely outdoors or in a ventilated space. The Healthy Homes Partnership offers an online tool designed to help you evaluate the environmental risks in your home. To try this tool, visit www.uwex.edu/healthyhome/.

Let Us Help You Think Outside the Box

Visualizing the possibilities in a home in which you’ve lived for many years can be difficult. It can be equally daunting to see an older home on the market requiring modernization becoming the home of your dreams. But with help from the McCaleb Construction Design Team you can transform ineffective, undesirable or unappealing areas of your home into practical and loveable living spaces, while ensuring a sizeable return on your investment. Last month we spoke of ways to improve energy efficiency in your home, such as window and door replacement and the improvement of mechanical systems. There are even tax credits for many of these improvements (see the December 2009 issue of “On The Level”).

Home Maintenance Tip: Clear Your Scuppers, Gutters and Downspouts

This is a great time to clean your gutters, downspouts, canales and scuppers of leaves and other debris. Make sure water flows freely through them and away from the house. Otherwise, a leak could cause water to build up along the foundation and possibly weaken it. Call the Handymen of McCaleb Construction for more tips on preventive care of your home.

Are Dollars Flying Out Your Windows?

With our nation’s focus on energy conservation and energy savings on the rise, it’s no surprise that upgrading windows has become one of the most popular tasks for remodeling projects. Not only do today’s modern windows offer better appearance and function than their predecessors, but their modern materials and design can provide better performance than ever before. That translates into lower bills and dollar savings for you.

So how can replacing old, worn windows put money back into your pocket? Let’s take a look at today’s energy-efficient choices for homeowners:

Compare! Check List

Take a look at McCaleb’s COMPARE! CHECK LISTto see how another remodeler might stack up to the professional staff and service of McCaleb Construction, Inc.

How to Select a Remodeler

DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE REMODELING YOUR HOME!

No matter your home’s age, sooner or later you will join the millions of people who remodel their homes each year. The reasons for remodeling are as varied as the projects themselves. Remodeling adds comfort, convenience and space to what is for most homeowners their most valued asset. Home improvement can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you’re just thinking about remodeling or ready to start, we’ll provide you all the tools you need to make a smart decision.

Commonly Requested Aging in Place Products and Services

BROUGHT TO YOU BY McCALEB CONSTRUCTION, INC.

GRAB BARS – Aging in Place remodeling uses six different methods of installing bars and bath seats allowing us the flexibility of providing the strongest, most watertight installation possible.

SHOWER SEATS – Mounted or Portable; Adjustable: can be used by more than just one person.

Calling Your House a Home…For a Lifetime!

Simply put, Aging in Place means living in one’s home safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age or ability level. It means the pleasure of remaining in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years, and the ability to enjoy to familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives.