EJL Saves You Money...

EJL Contracting can make your home more efficient, and save you money, via the stimulus-legislation tax credits.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 earmarks about $3 billion dollars to pay for tax credits to homeowners who make energy-related retrofits.

We will be sharing with you details of what is eligible for tax credits for your home remodeling projects...

Some ideas to get you started....

Replacement Windows
Install a COMPLETE series of replacement windows that qualify for the federal energy tax credit. With more styles and options, there are more ways for homeowners to benefit. EJL Contracting will guide your selections.

Door Replacement
Minimize your energy bills with the purchase of qualified entry and patio doors. Homeowners are eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 30% of the product cost - up to $1,500 per household for all energy efficiency improvements combined - when they purchase and install qualified products now through 2010.

Hybrid HVAC
Hybrid or dual-fuel HVAC systems allow homeowners to control use based on fuel prices. If homeowners choose one or both parts of the system that meet the stimulus standards, they could qualify for the tax credit.

Green Eco-Friendly Building Products: Bath Vanities

Bath vanities from Waterfall are made with formaldihyde-free, FSC certified medium density fiberboard finished with low VOC waterbase paints. Visit Waterfall Bath today and then call EJL Contracting for installation in your new bath!

Green Eco-Friendly Building Products: Cabinetry

Neil Kelly Cabinets uses available Forest Stewardship Council Certified woods; no formaldihyde added agriboard panels, fibers and glues with low VOC finishes. Visit Neil Kelly Cabinets today and contact EJL Contracting for installation!

Green Eco-Friendly Building Products: Recycled Tile

Instead of loading up the landfill, glass can recycle into beautiful gemlike tiles! Visit
www.stardustglasstile.com for an incredible selection of recycled glass tiles and then call EJL Contracting for installation!

Bamboo Makes a Great Floor!

Bamboo is your new hardwood floors that saves trees and is a popular eco-friendly wood alternative.

Made from Bamboo stalks, Bamboo flooring offers the stylish warmth of traditional hardwood flooring. Bamboo is a hard grass that is very hard and durable. Since it is a grass, it is unharmed like grass when cut down, thus making it a sustainable resource.

Bamboo can offer a variety of colors from blonde to stained to amber, allowing it flexibility to work in any decor.

Bamboo flooring comes pre-finished and ready for installation. You can care for Bamboo flooring as you would with traditional hard wood floors.

Enhance Your Powder Room

You can enhance the look of your powder room by adding a few updates.

Paint can make a statement in style. Get creative and add texture to surfaces and add a chair rail. Accent the bathroom with new lighting and a new sink or basin.

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Need help? Call EJL Contracting at 609-778-4358!

Seeking Privacy? Add Screening!

Lattice and a triangle pergola form an airy hideaway on an exposed garage roof that looks down onto an alley. Custom planters hold flowers and greenery to cozy up the space. Add screening for a bit of privacy and add style at the same time.

Call EJL Contracting at 609-778-4358 for an estimate.

Think Deck Safety

Is your deck safe? Did you know that deck collapses happen every year due to improper maintenance and construction? If you have a deck, look for loose connections, corroded nails and cracked or rotten wood. If you see any of these warning signs, contact EJL Contracting for an assessment to repair or replace your deck.

Save a Tree, Make a Banister

Look for hard, sustainable wood that grows quickly, such as bamboo or eucalyptus. Try moving away from oak, because it takes up to 500 years to grow a nice sized oak tree. Bamboo and eucalyptus replaces itself quickly. And, look for a local company to obtain the products from. If you are seeking a true eco-friendly product, you want to conserve energy too, so purchase products made within a 500 mile radius from you.

Enhance Your Kitchen with a New Countertop

INSTALL A GRANITE COUNTERTOP
Install a granite countertop? On a budget? Absolutely, says Raskin.

"Granite has really become very cost effective," Raskin notes. Of course, in order to keep costs down, the budget-minded homeowner will have to make some smart choices. First, she says, consider replacing only a portion of your countertop. "Put the biggest wow factor on your island," she advises. "Mixing finishes is the hottest thing going."

Other cost-cutting tips include going with basic black rather than that exotic tropical green, and searching the local supply yards for remnants, which are significantly cheaper. New, thin-cut slabs are more budget-friendly than thick pieces. And by selecting a very simple edge treatment and replacing the custom-cut granite backsplash with self-installed granite tiles, a homeowner can get the look of a million-dollar kitchen for less than a grand.

From HGTV

Need help with the installation, contact EJL Contracting!