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Double Glazing IS COOL
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shingles GO SOLAR
A big knock on solar panels is their appearance: they usually clash with the house. Newer, low-profile solar shingles that install right onto the roof are more appealing, if not yet perfect. While you won't mistake a solar shingle for slate or even a
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Tiny and Historic
Just a stone’s throw from the ocean, the seasonal Van Loan Cottage was built in 1936. Amenities include a vaulted great room open to the studs, knotty-pine kitchen, and separate owner’s suite, all in 959 sq. ft. This stucco-clad 1925 Spanish Colonial

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