From Our Family to Yours . . .
Happy Holidays
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When dealing with the Coronavirus,
it’s more important than ever to ensure your home is properly
protected. That’s why we here at New Windows for America are
taking every measure to properly maintain your home remodeling
needs while ensuring your health is our number-one priority.
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In This Issue:
Share Your Joy
5 Steps for a Bathroom Facelift
Saving Money: Energy-Efficient Windows, Doors and
Insulation
Recipe: Italian Braised Beef with Root Vegetables
Read on and don't forget to share with your
friends and family.
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A famous Swedish proverb states,
“Joy shared is joy doubled.” During this joyful time of year,
make it your mission to spread cheer among your family,
friends and neighbors. Not only will they feel good, but
you’ll benefit too. Check out these simple ways you can bring
joy to those around you:
If
you’re happy and you know it, show it. Smile at strangers, compliment people,
unabashedly sing a song and treat everyone with compassion.
Your joyful mood is sure to rub off on others and make their
day better.
Share
recommendations. If you
have a favorite store, hairdresser, restaurant, or hobby, let
others know so they can experience it as well. Give rave
reviews in person and on social media.
Express
your gratitude. During
the holiday season, think of all of the people who have
supported you throughout the year. Send a card or make a
phone call to let them know how helpful they have been and
what a difference they have made in your life.
Bake
up a storm. If you
love baking, find your favorite holiday recipe, and make it
for family, friends or coworkers. Festively decorate the
baked good and deliver with a smile.
Give
back. One of the best ways to
spread joy during the holiday season is to donate your time
or money to those who are less fortunate. Volunteer at a
local shelter or food bank or adopt a family and supply them
with gifts and food to make the holidays special.
Decorate!
Share your holiday joy with
others by decorating your house. Outside decorations bring
joy to passersby, while inside decorations allow you to share
stories about your favorite pieces that you cherish year
after year.
Reminisce
about the good times. Ask
loved ones to make a list of their top 10 moments of the
year. Gather everyone together in-person or by Zoom and
encourage them to share stories, photos or mementos to relive
the good times of 2020.
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Have you noticed that your
bathroom is feeling a little dingy and dated? Now’s the time
to do something about it! With a little time and money (and
maybe some professional help) you can give your bathroom a
facelift that will have you wanting to spend more time in the
smallest room of the house. Start here to give your bathroom
a well-deserved facelift:
Paint
or wallpaper the walls.
Nothings says facelift more than a fresh coat of paint. To
make a larger bathroom feel cozier, choose warm, neutral
paint colors. For a small bathroom, opt for lighter colors,
like white or cream, to make the most of a little space. If
you want to go bold, wallpaper with large prints and bright
colors is a good choice, particularly for powder rooms.
Install
new hardware. Take
a look around your bathroom and make note of all of the
hardware that needs an update. This includes faucets,
showerheads, towel bars, toilet paper holders, cabinet knobs
and lighting fixtures.Choose a consistent finish for
all hardware that will add to the style of the bathroom.
Touch
up caulking. Over
time, caulking around sinks and tubs can get discolored or
cracked. Pull up the old caulk, thoroughly clean the area and
lay down a fresh line of caulking. Use painter’s tape for
straight lines and smooth down evenly with a caulking tool,
your finger or an ice cube.
Update
your soft goods.
Purchase a new shower curtain, bathmats, and towels to give
the bathroom a cohesive look. Don’t forget about window
coverings; refresh with a new set of blinds or choose stylish
curtains or roman shades to ensure privacy.
Add
decorative touches. Bathrooms
can often get the short end of the stick when it comes to
decorating; however, there are many ways to accessorize a
bathroom. Hang paintings or prints, install floating shelves
or place a decal quotes on your walls. Bring in greenery to
add a natural element and store bathroom essentials in
decorative jars.
Does your bathroom need more than a facelift?
New Windows & Baths for America can make
all your bathroom dreams come true!
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Heating and cooling account
for more than 50 percent of a household’s energy costs,
according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. No
matter what energy source you use to heat or cool your home,
if your house doesn’t have energy-efficient windows, doors,
and insulation, you are likely wasting resources, resulting
in high monthly energy bills.
The first step to finding out
if your home is energy-efficient is conducting a home energy
audit. This can be done on your own or with the help of a
local expert. After reviewing the results, consider the
following if your house could use an upgrade:
Windows
· If you are replacing your windows, look for the
ENERGY STAR label. Depending on your climate, certain windows
may insulate better than others. Choose a durable product
that has a long lifespan.
· Caulk around windows to prevent air leaks.
Thoroughly clean the area before you begin to ensure the
caulk adheres properly.
· Add storm windows or energy-efficient window
coverings to provide additional insulation.
Doors
· Select fiberglass or insulated steel doors
instead of wood doors for increased energy efficiency. Use
the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label to
determine the door’s energy performance.
· Ensure that your door fits snugly in the
doorjamb and is able to swing freely.
· Replace old weather-stripping around the door to
keep hot and cool air indoors. If the threshold along the
bottom of the door is worn out, replace that as well.
Insulation
· Determine the best type of insulation for your
space. Options include blanket batts and rolls, spray foam
and blown-in insulation, among others. Look for the “R-value”
rating, which designates the thickness of the insulation, and
choose the rating that is appropriate for your climate zone.
· Install a radiant barrier for further insulation.
The highly reflective surface of a radiant barrier does not
absorb heat, reducing the amount of heat that is transferred
into the house.
· For new builds, consider prefabricated
structural insulated panels. When installed correctly, they
can result in a 12 to 14 percent energy savings.
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Refer a friend or family member
to New Windows and Bath for America and receive a $25 restaurant
coupon or $100 cash if that referral makes a purchase.*
Simply provide the following information for the
referral - name, phone number, and address and we’ll do the rest.
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Thank You!
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Thanks to all of our customers who
graciously referred their family and friends to our business. Our
company is nothing without your loyalty and faith in us.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks
for your support. We truly appreciate it. Thanks for your continued
business.
We build our business on your
positive comments. We couldn’t do it without your help!
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This
month we'd like to thank the people listed below for referring
their
friends and families to our care and service:
Tim
Lange | Ashley Koehler | Sandra Cotter
Jane
& Van Norris | Aubrey Erickson | Robert Eyestone
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Recipe
Courtesy of: Food Network
Ingredients
Yia
Yia's Sunday Sauce:
· 1/4 cup olive oil
· 1 large Spanish onion, finely diced
· 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more as needed
· 6 cloves garlic, sliced
· Two 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, with
their juice
· 2 pounds meaty beef bones
· 1 cup dry white wine
· 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
· 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes,
optional
· 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· 1 bay leaf
Braised
Beef with Root Vegetables:
· 3 pounds rump roast
· Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
· Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
· 3 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch chunks
· 1 small celery root, peeled and cut into
1-inch chunks
· 1 onion, coarsely chopped
· 2 cloves garlic, smashed
· 1 cup red wine
· 2 cups Yia Yia's Sunday Sauce
· 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
· 1 1/2 pounds dried rigatoni, for serving
Directions
For Yia Yia's Sunday sauce:
Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan or large Dutch oven over
medium heat. Brown the beef bones. Add the onions and cook
until translucent, 2 minutes. Add the salt and garlic and
cook until everything is soft but not browned, about 3
minutes. Squeeze the tomatoes one by one into the pan,
pulverizing them by hand, and pour in their juice, too. Add
the wine, oregano, red pepper flakes, if using, black pepper
and bay leaf. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and then reduce
the heat to its lowest possible setting and continue to cook
for 8 hours. The sauce should reduce by about one-third.
Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary. Remove
the bones and bay leaf. Set aside 2 cups. If not using the
remaining sauce right away, let it cool, then cover and
refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Yield: 8 cups.
For the braised beef with
root vegetables: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Sprinkle
the meat liberally with salt and pepper as much as 1 day in
advance. (Cover and refrigerate it if doing so and take the
meat out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.) Heat the
oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. When the oil is on
the verge of smoking, sear the meat for about 2 minutes per
side. Move the meat to the side (or remove it from the pot
altogether if necessary), and add the carrots, celery root
and onions. Brown the vegetables for about 3 minutes, and
then add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Pour
in the wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up the browned bits
on the bottom. Add Yia Yia's Sunday Sauce, 1 cup water and
the bay leaves (and the pot roast if you removed it). Bring
the liquid to a simmer and taste for seasoning. Add more salt
if necessary. Cover the pot and place it in the oven for 3
hours, basting the meat occasionally during cooking time.
When almost ready to serve, make the rigatoni, if using. Boil
in salted water according to package directions until al
dente. Discard the bay leaves before serving. Transfer the
meat to a cutting board and slice into bite-size pieces, or
shred with 2 forks. Return the meat to the pot of sauce along
with the drained rigatoni. Toss to coat and serve.
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