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Spring has definitely come early this year, and most people are in the mood for some weekend home projects. Why not choose something that will not only improve your home, but also be an investment by saving you money for years to come.

Here's five easy weekend projects that can add to your bottom line:

1. Paint Your Home with Liquid Insulation. Making your home more energy efficient has never been easier. Thanks to the science of nanotechnology, you can simply paint on Nansulate® HomeProtect clear, liquid insulation to reduce energy costs, while also keeping your exterior cleaner and mold resistant. Customers report 20%-40% savings. Check it out at www.nansulate.com/homeprotect.

2. Plant Some Edibles. Planting a home food garden tends to be on the perpetual 'to do' list, but with grocery prices climbing fast, there's no better time to get started. Tomatoes, green beans, strawberries, carrots, and potatoes are all easy to grow, can reduce your grocery bill while adding organic staples at a fraction of the store price. Find tips at the National Gardening Association website www.garden.org.

3. Install Dimmer Switches. Want to add a little mood lighting, plus save energy? Replace some of your standard light switches with dimmer switches that give you the flexibility of using less light and less energy. Those pennies saved add up, and the switches are very affordable (some as low as $15). You can find an easy how to at www.diynetwork.com.

4. Add Rain Barrels to Save Water. Rain barrels are a great way to recycle rain water for use in watering your lawn or plants. Save money on your water bill by taking advantage of the water that falls free from the sky. Bonus activity: Paint your rain barrel as a fun family art project. Rain barrels are easy to find in the garden section of your local hardware or super store.

5. Install Ceiling Fans. You don't have to live in the south to experience the benefit of reduced cooling costs in the summer. Ceiling fans can allow you to increase your thermostat in the summer while still staying cool and comfortable. There are also  many design styles to choose from to add a boost to any decor while saving you money.

Greetings Nanopioneers!

A warm "Hello!" to all of our loyal NanoPioneers. This blog entry includes some easy home energy saving tips and a very noteworthy customer testimonial for Nansulate® Crystal our premium clear insulating roof coating. Stay warm and cozy this winter with some Nansulate® home ideas. Enjoy, and make sure to read how to share your innovations with us at the bottom!

 Innovative Nansulate® How To's

Have you been meaning to insulate that attic, protect your exterior brick, or clear coat your roof? There is no better time than the present to start saving energy and beautifying your home. Here are a couple How To's to make the most impact with Nansulate®!

Take a weekend and invest in energy savings.
 
Did you know that Nansulate® HomeProtect Clear Coat  & Nansulate® Crystal are both low VOC, environmentally friendly AND naturally resistant to mold growth? All that and energy savings too!
 
How To - ATTIC or BRICK WALL
 
Nansulate® HomeProtect Clear Coat can be easily applied to your attic or walls to insulate and reduce heat transfer.
 
Step 1: Clean the walls with a mild water/detergent, and allow to dry thoroughly. If coating exterior brick, you may power wash to clean, and allow to dry thoroughly.
 
Step 2. Apply the first coat of Nansulate® with a brush, roller, or paint sprayer, at a thickness of 4 mils (about the same as a typical paint coat). The coating should stay clear as it is going on.
 
Allow to dry to touch - approximately 1-2 hours.
 
Step 3: Apply second coat; allow to dry to touch, and apply third coat.
 
Important Tips: If applying outside, make sure the weather is not dropping below freezing for the first 30 days after application, and that it does not get rained on within the first 72 hours after application.
 
Nansulate® has a clear coat finish that can be used over existing paint, brick or wood, and can also be painted over with a colored paint if desired.
 
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 Get Crystal Beautiful!

Nansulate® Crystal is a unique clear "cool roof" insulating coating with properties that include the ability to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew growth on your roof, preserving the original beauty and color. Our Nansulate® Crystal website has been getting it's own "crystal beautiful" update lately, and includes a brand new customer testimonial. Nansulate® Crystal has inspired customers around the nation to take a serious look at reducing their energy efficiency while improving the beauty of their home at the same time.
"My house was 12 years old when I had it painted two years ago. I had a couple spray coats of Nansulate applied to the roof. Results: Roof looks like new! Makes my house look new.
 
My neighbors thought I had new tiles put on.... My total monthly energy cost is down a minimum of 17% to a maximum of 42% year over year!!! I did not expect that much. Prior to having the coating applied, I had one section of my roof, that receives little to no sunlight, and it needed to be power washed with diluted bleach once or twice each year due to heavy mildew and mold. Now there is none, and that section looks just like the rest of the roof.

Nansulate exceeded my expectations!"
 
Thank You,
Ed Tyler
Florida