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Warm, Cozy and Eco-Friendly

Earth-friendly home improvements for winter

Family Features and help keep a room warmer in the winter and cooler in the
lustery winds raging outdoors may leave you struggling summer. If carpeted flooring isn’t consistent with your style
to find a balance between making sure your family stays or budget, consider adding substantial area rugs to rooms that
Bwarm and maintaining an earth-friendly home. Keeping could use some extra warmth.
your home cozy and honoring your sustainable sensibilities can
actually go hand-in-hand. Energy-Efficient Heating Systems
Making green upgrades to your home can add value, too.
These sustainable home improvements can go a long way An efficient option like Mitsubishi Electric’s Zoned Comfort
toward boosting your comfort, so you have an inviting oasis to Solutions uses energy smartly by actively heating specific areas of
linger where you’re well protected from the elements. your home where you need it. The system monitors the conditions
in each room and adjusts automatically to maintain the desired
Carpeted Floors temperatures. The system’s ductless indoor units offer reusable,
long-life, washable filters to improve your indoor air quality
The sleek, clean look of wood or tile flooring is in high demand while minimizing impact on landfills. Plus, advanced filters on
for many homeowners. However, carpet can actually provide some models offer enhanced odor control to help ensure fresher
help with climate control that goes beyond a softer, warmer air during winter months when air tends to stagnate inside due to
surface for your bare feet to tread. Carpet can act as an insulator closed windows and doors.