Friday, January 22, 2010
Locavore - Buy Local - A Bucks County Business Community Event
About this Bucks County,Doylestown business networking event:
Locavore - It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies, a preference to buy locally produced goods and services - particulary related to food economies. Learn more about locavore.
Buy Local - Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. Encourages local prosperity. Learn more about buying local - Bucks County, Pa
Join us for an evening of networking; make valuable new contacts, generate leads and reconnect with familiar faces.
Network and mingle with other businesses, find new opportunities and generate leads while sampling locally grown and produced delicacies provided by the producers who carefully crafted it. Free event, coincides with Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange and open to anyone who would like to grow their business. This is a great opportunity to learn a little about the 'Locavore' movement; once you've tasted, you'll quickly appreciate the amazing bounty in our own back yard! For info, call 215-348-9942 or email mailto: info@superiorwoodcraft.com
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce - Business Networking Event
Thursday, February 18, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hosted by:
Superior Woodcraft
160 N Hamilton Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-9942
info@superiorwoodcraft.com
Directions
Please bring a friend or forward this invitation.
Linda Jacobs of Soup to Nuts Caterers will use local ingredients to prepare delicious hor d'ourves
Some of the local producers who are participating:
▬ Crossroads Bakeshop
▬ Raymer’s Homemade Candies
▬ Doug’s Cakes
▬ Trauger’s Farm Market
▬ Hendricks Farms & Dairy
▬ Meadow Brook Farms
▬ Blue Moon Acres
▬ Triumph Brewing Company
Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog
Monday, January 18, 2010
Is My Home Too Tight?
Do you want to make your house more energy efficient? Most people do, but with one justifiable concern: can a house get TOO tight? In a word, YES. Not only yes, Yes with potentially dire consequences for the building and the occupants.
We all know that homes typically do not get renovated or repaired top to bottom, all at once. The normal family renovates their home one room or one project at a time, over the course of many years. Or the house is renovated by multiple owners a little at a time. New windows, new doors, new siding with insulation board installed first, new insulation when the kitchen or bath is redone – all of these potentially and hopefully will reduce energy costs by reducing air infiltration or increasing R values.
So you bought a house that featured new windows or a new kitchen – probably put in not long before the house was put on the market in order to increase the appeal. Or maybe the house was chilly so the uninformed contractor sold you a narrow solution based on what he does best – windows, insulation, a furnace upgrade – but maybe not the correct solution or even a wise solution. And did the windows actually get installed to get the most energy efficiency?
The real problem is that there actually is a tipping point where upgrades actually can make the house too tight, and it is not easy to know that by conjecture or noticing a slight decrease in a heating oil or PECO bill.
There is an inexpensive way of measuring a home’s tightness using Building Science principles. The tools used include a Blower Door with a monometer and a combustion analyzer (for measuring flue gases at your furnace). The Blower Door test provides data so that an Energy Auditor can calculate a home’s Air Changes per Hour and locate where the tiny holes are in the home’s building envelope. The combustion analyzer is used to perform a combustion safety test of heating appliances (hot water heater and furnace) and especially to see if there are any back-drafting of combustion gases in to the house.
In former articles I have discussed that a house is really a system of interrelated parts, which are effected by the changes or upgrades in any and all of the other parts. Replacing the windows can affect the functioning of the heating system. The size of a new furnace is partly determined by the windows and insulation you have and when you plan to upgrade them. The way moisture and stale air is expelled from a house is dependent on all of the systems and can change dramatically when something is upgraded (or not maintained.)
In the coming months it is likely that the Federal government is going to propose incentives for homeowners to make our homes more energy efficient through a program called Home Star. I think this make sense because really, all those billions given to the “Too Big To Fail” companies and their million dollar bonus executives have not helped us one bit with our energy bills. I mean if the economy needs stimulating then give the money to the people who actually are going to spend it in their own community. But be wise about the energy efficiency choices that you intend to make. Have an Energy Audit which includes a complete evaluation of your house, including a Blower Door and combustion safety. Your home can and should be energy efficient and just the right tightness, not too tight.
Tom Wells can be found at tom@tgw-construction.com or on the web at http://www.tgw-construction.com/
This article was contributed by Thomas G. Wells
THOMAS G. WELLS CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.
105 Pennsylvania Avenue
Yardley, Pa. 19067
Tel: 215-321-4818
Fax: 215-321-2179
Cell: 215-378-4048
PA CONTRACTOR # #PA003219 • NJ CONTRACTOR #13VH03383400
Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc. Custom Cabinetry Blog
Superior Woodcraft, Inc. Website
We all know that homes typically do not get renovated or repaired top to bottom, all at once. The normal family renovates their home one room or one project at a time, over the course of many years. Or the house is renovated by multiple owners a little at a time. New windows, new doors, new siding with insulation board installed first, new insulation when the kitchen or bath is redone – all of these potentially and hopefully will reduce energy costs by reducing air infiltration or increasing R values.
So you bought a house that featured new windows or a new kitchen – probably put in not long before the house was put on the market in order to increase the appeal. Or maybe the house was chilly so the uninformed contractor sold you a narrow solution based on what he does best – windows, insulation, a furnace upgrade – but maybe not the correct solution or even a wise solution. And did the windows actually get installed to get the most energy efficiency?
The real problem is that there actually is a tipping point where upgrades actually can make the house too tight, and it is not easy to know that by conjecture or noticing a slight decrease in a heating oil or PECO bill.
There is an inexpensive way of measuring a home’s tightness using Building Science principles. The tools used include a Blower Door with a monometer and a combustion analyzer (for measuring flue gases at your furnace). The Blower Door test provides data so that an Energy Auditor can calculate a home’s Air Changes per Hour and locate where the tiny holes are in the home’s building envelope. The combustion analyzer is used to perform a combustion safety test of heating appliances (hot water heater and furnace) and especially to see if there are any back-drafting of combustion gases in to the house.
In former articles I have discussed that a house is really a system of interrelated parts, which are effected by the changes or upgrades in any and all of the other parts. Replacing the windows can affect the functioning of the heating system. The size of a new furnace is partly determined by the windows and insulation you have and when you plan to upgrade them. The way moisture and stale air is expelled from a house is dependent on all of the systems and can change dramatically when something is upgraded (or not maintained.)
In the coming months it is likely that the Federal government is going to propose incentives for homeowners to make our homes more energy efficient through a program called Home Star. I think this make sense because really, all those billions given to the “Too Big To Fail” companies and their million dollar bonus executives have not helped us one bit with our energy bills. I mean if the economy needs stimulating then give the money to the people who actually are going to spend it in their own community. But be wise about the energy efficiency choices that you intend to make. Have an Energy Audit which includes a complete evaluation of your house, including a Blower Door and combustion safety. Your home can and should be energy efficient and just the right tightness, not too tight.
Tom Wells can be found at tom@tgw-construction.com or on the web at http://www.tgw-construction.com/
This article was contributed by Thomas G. Wells
THOMAS G. WELLS CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.
105 Pennsylvania Avenue
Yardley, Pa. 19067
Tel: 215-321-4818
Fax: 215-321-2179
Cell: 215-378-4048
PA CONTRACTOR # #PA003219 • NJ CONTRACTOR #13VH03383400
Source:
Superior Woodcraft, Inc. Custom Cabinetry Blog
Superior Woodcraft, Inc. Website
Monday, January 11, 2010
DOYLESTOWN FOOD CLUB SUPPORTS LOCAL FARMERS AND ECONOMY
Local Doylestown Food Club raises the standard for local farming and eating with emphasis on buying local.
The Doylestown Food Club aims to bring local consumers and local producers together, creating a self-sustaining local food economy, in which producers take care of the soil, plants, and animals; and consumers nourish themselves and their families while supporting local growers and producers. Ideally, we seek sustainable practices by expert farmers, and where possible support polycultural; organic; and humane producers in close proximity to our members. We strive to find the best products (sustainable, humane, and organic) at the fairest prices as near to our homes as we can.
The food club was founded in order to address the need of conscientious consumers to purchase locally-produced foods at the best possible price in one place. The food club's long-term goal is to form a co-op with a storefront to serve the Doylestown community. Forming and operating a co-op takes much time and planning, and many members of the club are currently participating on a steering committee to work towards this goal. In the meantime, through the generous donation of time and resources of our volunteers, the food club is putting local foods on the tables of our dues-paying members.
Belief in Buy Local
It is the belief of our membership that local buying, while often times more costly in the short term than regular supermarket buying, is rewarding for several reasons. First, local buying reduces the number of miles foods must travel to reach our homes, which is better for our environment. Second, local buying supports local producers, which is good for our economy. As more conscientious consumers create a market in Bucks and Montgomery counties for locally grown or produced foods, we hope to sustain our current farmers and add more as we grow. Finally, local buying allows our members to know where their food is coming from and how it is produced. It is truly a pleasure for our volunteers to arrive at a farm to collect our orders and shake hands with the farmer who grew our food. We provide general information concerning farming practices on our websites, and our producers are happy to answer any additional questions.
Click to learn more about The Doylestown Food Club.
Source: Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog
The Doylestown Food Club aims to bring local consumers and local producers together, creating a self-sustaining local food economy, in which producers take care of the soil, plants, and animals; and consumers nourish themselves and their families while supporting local growers and producers. Ideally, we seek sustainable practices by expert farmers, and where possible support polycultural; organic; and humane producers in close proximity to our members. We strive to find the best products (sustainable, humane, and organic) at the fairest prices as near to our homes as we can.
The food club was founded in order to address the need of conscientious consumers to purchase locally-produced foods at the best possible price in one place. The food club's long-term goal is to form a co-op with a storefront to serve the Doylestown community. Forming and operating a co-op takes much time and planning, and many members of the club are currently participating on a steering committee to work towards this goal. In the meantime, through the generous donation of time and resources of our volunteers, the food club is putting local foods on the tables of our dues-paying members.
Belief in Buy Local
It is the belief of our membership that local buying, while often times more costly in the short term than regular supermarket buying, is rewarding for several reasons. First, local buying reduces the number of miles foods must travel to reach our homes, which is better for our environment. Second, local buying supports local producers, which is good for our economy. As more conscientious consumers create a market in Bucks and Montgomery counties for locally grown or produced foods, we hope to sustain our current farmers and add more as we grow. Finally, local buying allows our members to know where their food is coming from and how it is produced. It is truly a pleasure for our volunteers to arrive at a farm to collect our orders and shake hands with the farmer who grew our food. We provide general information concerning farming practices on our websites, and our producers are happy to answer any additional questions.
Click to learn more about The Doylestown Food Club.
Source: Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
THE GREAT TOY EXCHANGE OF DOYLESTOWN, PA
Superior Woodcraft Hosts The Great Toy Exchange on January 9th.
What: Every parent knows how quickly children develop and move on to new toys. Every parent also knows that the older toys develop into clutter and new toys are costly. This is where The Great Toy Exchange can help. The Great Toy Exchange is a way for parents to exchange their children’s toys that are no longer age appropriate or played with by their child for other toys that are age appropriate and will interest their child. The Great Toy Exchange will help you reduce clutter, save money and provide your child with new and different experiences to help with their development and interests.
How: Simply bring your clean, unbroken and generally good conditioned toys to The Great Toy Exchange. Place them in the area of estimated value. Then review the other toys at The Exchange and select toys that are of the approximate value to what you contributed. Parents will be using the honor system and The Great Toy Exchange is free a program open to the community; so please always apply the golden rule.
Where: Superior Woodcraft, Inc.,
160 N Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 – Showroom -
Directions
When: January 9, 2010 from 8 am – 10 am ***Coffee, Tea & Bagels will be served***
Specifics: The Great Toy Exchange will only accept clean, unbroken, reasonably used toys that have not been subject to any recalls. Stuffed toys will not be accepted. Toys with fabric might not be accepted. Toys that are dropped off and have not been chosen can be picked up at 10 am at The Great Toy Exchange during the day of the exchange. Any toys remaining after 10 am on the day of the exchange will be donated to charity. Neither The Great Toy Exchange nor Superior Woodcraft, Inc. provide any claims, warranties, or guaranties concerning the quality or safety of the toys that are part of the exchange. Parents should contact the toy manufacturer directly concerning any quality, safety or other concerns pertaining to a toy. The Great Toy Exchange is a non-profit community service program provided & administered by Superior Woodcraft, Inc. for the benefit of the families and children in our community. Neither The Great Toy Exchange nor Superior Woodcraft receives any monetary, financial or other similar benefit from The Great Toy Exchange.
If possible please leave children at home.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS LINK TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING.
THE MORE THE MERRIER!
Source:
Superior Woodcraft Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog
What: Every parent knows how quickly children develop and move on to new toys. Every parent also knows that the older toys develop into clutter and new toys are costly. This is where The Great Toy Exchange can help. The Great Toy Exchange is a way for parents to exchange their children’s toys that are no longer age appropriate or played with by their child for other toys that are age appropriate and will interest their child. The Great Toy Exchange will help you reduce clutter, save money and provide your child with new and different experiences to help with their development and interests.
How: Simply bring your clean, unbroken and generally good conditioned toys to The Great Toy Exchange. Place them in the area of estimated value. Then review the other toys at The Exchange and select toys that are of the approximate value to what you contributed. Parents will be using the honor system and The Great Toy Exchange is free a program open to the community; so please always apply the golden rule.
Where: Superior Woodcraft, Inc.,
160 N Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 – Showroom -
Directions
When: January 9, 2010 from 8 am – 10 am ***Coffee, Tea & Bagels will be served***
Specifics: The Great Toy Exchange will only accept clean, unbroken, reasonably used toys that have not been subject to any recalls. Stuffed toys will not be accepted. Toys with fabric might not be accepted. Toys that are dropped off and have not been chosen can be picked up at 10 am at The Great Toy Exchange during the day of the exchange. Any toys remaining after 10 am on the day of the exchange will be donated to charity. Neither The Great Toy Exchange nor Superior Woodcraft, Inc. provide any claims, warranties, or guaranties concerning the quality or safety of the toys that are part of the exchange. Parents should contact the toy manufacturer directly concerning any quality, safety or other concerns pertaining to a toy. The Great Toy Exchange is a non-profit community service program provided & administered by Superior Woodcraft, Inc. for the benefit of the families and children in our community. Neither The Great Toy Exchange nor Superior Woodcraft receives any monetary, financial or other similar benefit from The Great Toy Exchange.
If possible please leave children at home.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
PLEASE FORWARD THIS LINK TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING.
THE MORE THE MERRIER!
Source:
Superior Woodcraft Inc.
Superior Woodcraft Blog
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