Use your centerpiece to infuse personality and creativity into your dinner party or event. Here are seven creative and simple centerpiece ideas that you and your guests will love! 1. Flowers: Flowers are a very common centerpiece. Choose flowers that complement one another and match the decor of your room or the theme of the event….Read More »
Use this bold and vibrant color palette to decorate your home! What: This palette is inspired by one of our favorite springtime pastimes, gardening. Where: Let your garden inspire your outdoor decor! Section off your deck or patio with a large area rug in honey to provide a contrast to your wood furniture. Paint…Read More »
In the words of David Bowie, you can make a few small “ch-ch-ch-ch-changes” to make your bedroom feel much larger with these ten tips. 1. Use Light Colored Paint: When Women’s Day author Kim Fusaro interviewed Sabrina Soto, one of Target’s Home Style Experts, she learned to paint rooms light colors because, “light colors reflect and multiply light,…Read More »
Here is a checklist to go green in the bedroom Natural-fill, untreated mattress or pillow topper FSC-certified box spring frame Untreated, organic-cotton bedding Natural-material pillow and/or pillow encasement Ethically sourced, VOC-free furniture (second-hand furniture, antiques, formaldehyde-free pressed wood, etc.) FSC-certified solid or pressed woods natural-material window treatments (blinds and curtains) Low- or no-VOC wall paints…Read More »
Making your home more energy efficient helps protect the environment and your savings account. Thanks to MidAmerican Energy, you can easily evaluate your home and determine if you are paying too much for your monthly utilities. Not only do they help you conduct an energy assessment, but they also give consumers dozens of ways to…Read More »
Don’t miss out! You need to take action to lower your Iowa property tax burden! The Iowa Department of Revenue recently announced implementation of the new Business Property Tax Credit. Senate File 295 of the 2013 Iowa Acts provides a Business Property Tax Credit for certain commercial, industrial, and railroad properties. The credit does not…Read More »
During the daily hustle and bustle at your office or facility, employees may sometimes forget to shut off the lights when leaving a room, or to turn off small appliances when not in use. Send a gentle reminder with our free, downloadable Energy Posters, and watch your conservation efforts and energy savings substantially increase. From…Read More »
The cost of fuel is ever fluctuating, which can greatly affect your facility’s operating costs. Use the Fuel Operating Cost Comparison Calculator to easily compare fuel costs to operate electric, natural gas, propane, or heating oil equipment. http://members.questline.com/CalcFuelCost.aspx
If you are considering a lighting upgrade, this simple calculator can help you determine your potential energy cost savings. The output of the Lighting Calculator provides energy use and cost analysis plus a cost savings estimate for upgrades. If necessary, the operating hours can be modified to more closely match your situation. When considering a…Read More »
Making energy-efficient changes in your facility can increase productivity and your bottom line—but how can you determine if these methods and operational changes are effective? Use the Industrial Energy Benchmarks tool to compare your facility’s data to the industry standard for similar facilities, and find out. http://members.questline.com/Benchmark.aspx?mode=manufacturing
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