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What are the main benefits of installing engineered hardwood floors?
1. Enhanced durability
2. Stability
3. Moisture resistance
In addition to these benefits, engineered hardwood is suitable for various installation settings, including basements and areas with fluctuating humidity levels.
Floors: Hawthorne Oak, Novella Collection

Solar Luminance – Semi-Custom Daylight Light Fixture
Model#: DLF-150
Style: Semi-Flush Pendant
Finish: Powder Coat Matte Black
*Note: Price does not include Daylight Tube Product and/or Installation
Semi-Custom Product Shipment Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks*
The Solar Luminance DLF-150, is an Architectural Element Transitional Semi Flush Pendant, designed to assist the home owner, retail location and/or office location, the ability to benefit from Natural Daylight available with Tubular Skylight systems, while also reflecting your custom interior design and décor theme and needs.
Natural Daylight provides incredible mental and physical health and wellness benefits that help the human body and mind maintain a sense of time, absorb natural vitamins, and work with the human eye to perceive color and definition in clarity and contrast to increase visual awareness. Our hope is that your friends, colleagues and guests will be “Inspired & Design” in a way that is both elegant and considerate of the impact we have on the earth and its resources.
The DLF-150 is a Semi-Custom Fixture. Full Custom Versions and Options are available for price quote. Please feel free to contact a Solar Luminance Design Assistant for Full Custom Options.
Product Specification (List Price based on the following)
Over All Dimensions:
Over All Height: 22”
Shade Dims: 10” H. X 24” Dia. – ¾” Metal Trim with 1” Opening Square Weld Metal Mesh
Drop Length: 12”
Column Sleeve Diameter: 11 3/4” Dia.
Center Wireway: (1) 3/8” Dia. Wireway
Hangers: (4) Medium Oval Standard Chain (3 and 4 Hanger Options Available) (Chain available in Various Size Options, pricing may vary)
Lamping Specification
Daylight Tube System*: 10” Dia. Daylight Tube System – Includes Dome, Flashing, 8’-0” Length of Tube Extension, Tube Manufacturer provided Installation, Product and Installation Warranty
10” Diameter Tube provides the Equivalent of (10) 100Watt White Lamps
Secondary Lamping
Canopy Lamping: (1) 1.8 Watts (Per Foot) - 48”L. - LED Flex Strip, 5,000K - 12 Volts DC (Lamp Life: 50,000 Hour Rating)
Candelabra Lamping: (4) 3.5Watt LED Candelabra Based Screw in Torpedo Warm White Bulbs, 120v 2700K (25Watt Equiv.) (Provided by Solar Luminance)
Finish Specification and Materials
Metal Finish: Powder Coat Matte Black (Available in other Color Options – Some Color Options may require a price adjustment)
Glass Diffuser: Clear Glass (Sandblasted Interior) (Not Tempered)
Product Notes
Daylight Tubular Product is Supplied and Installed by Tube Product Manufacturer. Tube Product Manufacturer is responsible for all Product, Installation, Warranty, and Service of Tube Related issues. Solar Luminance is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions related the tube related issues that may arise. Solar Luminance will assist in sourcing a local and/or regional Daylight Tubular Product Supplier and Installer, to assist with Roof and Ceiling inspection and Tube supply and Installation. Solar Luminance is not responsible for the Tube Installers quality of work or service.
All Secondary Electrical must be performed by a Licensed and/or certified Electrician and/or General Contractor. Solar Luminance is not responsible for the Installation of the fixture. Solar Luminance is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions, damaged and or fault or injury caused by the general contractor.
Shipping and Payments
Shipping and/or Freight is the responsibility of the purchaser. Solar Luminance will supply a quote based on the fixture size, weight, crating method and delivery location, prior to commencement of fabrication and production. All Finishes and Semi-Custom Modifications must be Signed and Approved via the Solar Luminance Client Approval Drawings, in order for your Custom Daylight Light Fixture to begin Fabrication and Production. Any and all Price adjustments and shipping and/or freight must be paid in full prior to shipment of product.
Semi-Custom Product Shipment Lead Time is estimated at 6-10 Weeks, to begin upon receipt of all of the following:
• Receipt of full payment
• Receipt of signed & approved Client Approval Drawings
• Receipt and Confirmation of Approved Finish and Materials
• And Verification and Approval of All Price adjustments for Custom Modifications and Shipping and/or Freight Cost
Return Policy
Product must be inspected upon arrival and receipt of product, at the designated delivery location. Any damage must be reported to Solar Luminance in a written statement of reported damage, by email (Sales@SolarLuminance.com), along with dated and time stamped photo documentation of reported damage. Report of product damage must emailed within 24 hours of receipt of product. Solar Luminance will work with Purchaser and/or Purchasers Agents, to replace and/or fix any damaged and/or missing parts in a timely manner. If damage occurs and/or is reported beyond the 24 hour reporting period Solar Luminance maintains no liability and/or responsibility for the product and/or its condition. Solar Luminance does take pride in our work, craftsmanship, and product, so we do promise to provide exceptional support in remedying any situation that may arise related to your fixture. We do promise to do all that we can to make you happy with your Custom Solar Luminance Daylight Light Fixture.
Please feel free to contact us with any Questions or Concerns you may have.
Sales@SolarLuminance.com
(855) 687-6233
A California based company.

The soft and elegant look that sheer roller shades introduce brings with it a wonderful way to harness natural lighting to create peaceful indoor environments. Sunlight diffusing sheer window shades eliminate the harshness from the sun while still making enough of it available to illuminate indoor spaces. Coupled with amazing privacy benefits that prevent visibility from the outside, sheer shades for bedroom windows or any other part of the household are an absolutely fantastic option. For more details on Master Blinds’ custom made shade solutions, call us at 877-708-5883 to book a free in-person consultation with no obligation.
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Located on the Knife River just outside Mora, MN this family hunting cabin has year round functionality. In the winter, this home benefits from our insulated 16″ Hand Hewn EverLogs for an energy efficient performance that can outlast the long harsh Midwest winters. Energy efficiency is a key benefit in all of our projects. For this fishing and hunting cabin, the owner is guaranteed a warm and dry cabin to return to after a day of duck hunting or snowmobiling. Saddle notch corners with wide chink lines also add a rustic look and feel.
Howard Homes Inc. designed and built this cabin.

This driveway design is inspired by our Blu 80 Smooth paver. Smooth and sleek, Blu 80 mm Smooth is the perfect driveway paver to fit any modern home's exterior. Due to its 80 mm height, Blu is optimal for driveway use and paving any surface exposed to vehicular traffic.Now available in our HD2 technology for an ultra-tight poreless finish with anti-aging technology; this paver is offered in vibrant and neutral colors. If you're looking to add contrast around this subtle and clean paving stone, the Blu 6 × 13 mm can be added to create contrasting patterns or banding along the Blu 80 modular pattern. Blu 80's versatility doesn't end there. It can also be installed in a permeable application by swapping polymeric sand for stone and it benefits from all the de-icing salt resistance necessary for harsh winters. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/pavers/blu-80-smooth/

Evernatural Classic
Evernatural Classic offers the most realistic, all-in-one product on the synthetic grass market today, next only to our Evernatural Premium. This product offers a 96-ounce weight and 1-3/4” height offering a variation to the Evernatural Premium for customers who want a more economical option with slightly less density and shorter blade height.
But all the benefits are still the same! The blades are designed to reduce shine, reduce heat, and act as a memory foam so blades return to their original shape after bent by foot traffic. More specifically:
Double W Blade (Lime color) is designed to diffuse light, making it look more realistic with less shine. The ability to deflect light also helps keep the turf cooler. In addition, it is great for high traffic as it can withstand high wear and pressure.
Double S Blade (Field color) is designed to replicate natural grass in both appearance and function. The Double S has an uneven surface, consisting of seven sublayers. This provides effective insulation and reflection of the sunlight.
Diamond Blade (Emerald and Brown colors) is designed to make the grass look more realistic and gives it a soft touch.
The Evernatural Classic has all these benefits, all while looking and feeling like real lawn!

A contemporary take on a traditional kilim design with it's graphic design motif settled on a soft variegated background. This flat weave rug is meticulously woven by traditional artisans, every piece embraces Fair Trade practices and is crafted from sustainable natural fibers. A portion of each purchase benefits the Anganwadi Project. Made of Argentinian wool.
The Anganwadi Project is an Australian grassroots non-profit association, working to give children an education in the urban slums of Gujarat, India. www.anganwadiproject.com
Dimensions
5'5" x 7'9"
6'5" x 9'8"
Made of Argentinian wool
The manufacturer benefits a portion of each sale to the Anganwadi Project
This product is made of natural fibers and may fade in time due to natural light/sunlight.

This lovely couple was initially thinking of just refacing their cabinets and replacing their countertops and backsplash. After assessing all that was going on with those cabinets, rotted out sink base, false drawer fronts, lots of filler boards between cabinets, blind corner cabinet they could not reach back into, cabinet and drawer under the peninsula overhang, a small island, and an odd cubby hole in the wall, we suggested going all new to add so much more functionality with just a little bit more added to their budget. Seeing all the added benefits with only a slight change to the footprint of their existing cabinetry and all the added benefits and features, it was not a difficult decision for them. Then they decided to add matching cabinet doors to their existing shelving which was painted to match with an accent color!
One of the unique features we were able to add to this space was taking the odd cubby hole in the wall which could not be extended any higher due to the bonus room floor just above that space was the make it into a pet feeding station and extra storage for their small appliances! By adding matching tile and countertop material it can handle even the messiest of doggie drinkers.
Aside from the fresh paint in the whole space, a gorgeous accent color added to the living room shelves and doors, and soft white upper cabinets allowed for the wood base cabinets to create a warm and open feeling while the under and above cabinet task lighting brightens and lifts the space to looking like it even has taller ceilings. Selecting just the right light fixtures give is just the right light in just the right places for a much more updated look that now matches the rest of their house!

Roy Timm Photography
Living room - southwestern enclosed living room idea in Toronto with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a media wall
Living room - southwestern enclosed living room idea in Toronto with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a media wall

This lovely couple was initially thinking of just refacing their cabinets and replacing their countertops and backsplash. After assessing all that was going on with those cabinets, rotted out sink base, false drawer fronts, lots of filler boards between cabinets, blind corner cabinet they could not reach back into, cabinet and drawer under the peninsula overhang, a small island, and an odd cubby hole in the wall, we suggested going all new to add so much more functionality with just a little bit more added to their budget. Seeing all the added benefits with only a slight change to the footprint of their existing cabinetry and all the added benefits and features, it was not a difficult decision for them. Then they decided to add matching cabinet doors to their existing shelving which was painted to match with an accent color!
One of the unique features we were able to add to this space was taking the odd cubby hole in the wall which could not be extended any higher due to the bonus room floor just above that space was the make it into a pet feeding station and extra storage for their small appliances! By adding matching tile and countertop material it can handle even the messiest of doggie drinkers.
Aside from the fresh paint in the whole space, a gorgeous accent color added to the living room shelves and doors, and soft white upper cabinets allowed for the wood base cabinets to create a warm and open feeling while the under and above cabinet task lighting brightens and lifts the space to looking like it even has taller ceilings. Selecting just the right light fixtures give is just the right light in just the right places for a much more updated look that now matches the rest of their house!

Located on the Knife River just outside Mora, MN this family hunting cabin has year round functionality. In the winter, this home benefits from our insulated 16″ Hand Hewn EverLogs for an energy efficient performance that can outlast the long harsh Midwest winters. Energy efficiency is a key benefit in all of our projects. For this fishing and hunting cabin, the owner is guaranteed a warm and dry cabin to return to after a day of duck hunting or snowmobiling. Saddle notch corners with wide chink lines also add a rustic look and feel.
Howard Homes Inc. designed and built this cabin.

Distributed by Timspec, Accoya was used chosen as the ideal material to clad a show home in Auckland.
Accoya was selected for the black coated weatherboards on the front section of the house, due to its durability and stability benefits. Because of Accoya’s modification technique it is the ideal wood for external cladding such as this.
Generally, problems can occur with darker coatings on cladding, due to shrink and swell being exasperated by the solar gain. But, Accoya wood’s superior dimensional stability negates this problem and maintenance intervals are dramatically extended.
The cladding needed to be aesthetically pleasing as well as highly durable in order to withstand the extreme climates in New Zealand. Accoya was also chosen due to its rot resistant benefits and its ability to deter insects in these types of environments.

Composite Blinds
Energy Saving composite blinds reduce heat from harmful UV rays for better temperature control. Plus the added benefits of being moisture and warp resistant and durable make them the perfect choice for kitchens and high traffic areas. Ask your Budget Blinds Consultant how they could benefit your spaces

Pro-Painting & Drywall, Inc.
Drywall
Don’t let those smooth drywall surfaces fool you, they are not easy to obtain and also have some hidden benefits. Drywall has more to offer than just surfaces: fire resistance, mold and moisture resistance, benefits for sound control, and drywall also provides an excellent air barrier just to name a few.
Turns out I am right when I say, “Drywall is the most important part of the job”. I think we can all agree on that!
Pro-Painting & Drywall, we are the professional company that’s ready to do the job for you.
Give us a call today 904-731-6471

The modern feel of this master bathroom designed by Stoneunlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling has the perfect balance of warm and cool tones that create a space that is striking. While the walls, flooring and finishes are all cool toned, the custom made vanity, wardrobe and full length mirror add a visual component that makes the space both warm and welcoming.
This master bathroom has all the spa-like benefits that one could ever desire. The 68” acrylic soaking tub sits upon wood plank porcelain tiles that extend into the shower and provide the look of wood without the maintenance. The floor is heated and controlled by a programmable thermostat. A heated towel rack provides the benefit of having warm towels whenever needed. The shower enclosure showcases the aesthetics of the tile, tile work, modern fixtures and 36” Effendi Linear Shower Drain that adds another touch of modern appeal.
This spacious master bathroom features:
Tile:
Floor to Ceiling and Tub Surround: 13x39 Laja Blanco
Floor: Wood Plank Porcelain Tiles
Vanity, Wardrobe & Mirror:
Custom designed to accommodate the client’s needs
Modern Design to conceal hidden storage in all 3 units
Vanity Top: Quartz
Fixtures: Kohler
Tub: Gena Acrylic Slipper Tub
Towel Warmer: Brenton 20” Extra Tall Hard Wired
Heated Floors: Warmly Yours with Touch Programmable Thermostat

Located on the Knife River just outside Mora, MN this family hunting cabin has year round functionality. In the winter, this home benefits from our insulated 16″ Hand Hewn EverLogs for an energy efficient performance that can outlast the long harsh Midwest winters. Energy efficiency is a key benefit in all of our projects. For this fishing and hunting cabin, the owner is guaranteed a warm and dry cabin to return to after a day of duck hunting or snowmobiling. Saddle notch corners with wide chink lines also add a rustic look and feel.
Howard Homes Inc. designed and built this cabin.

The homes in Heritage Hills in Chapel Hill, NC are representative of the popularity and explosive growth of American Home Ownership that occurred during the economic expansion that followed the end of WW II. They were designed and built to foster the benefits and sense of “community”, where families could come together and share theirs and their children’s lives. They are typically in very desirable locations within their larger communities, and remodeling them with modern amenities, increasing the performance and efficiency of them, and having them Green Certified (independent third-party verified) makes them extremely attractive to buyers, and helps to raise other property values within the neighborhood.
Green Certified Remodeled Homes offer significant value and advantage in the marketplace over similar homes in their area, which is especially important as a new, younger era of home buyers enter the market. Current trends suggest that younger (as well as many “seasoned”) homeowners are interested in smaller, more efficient (and thus affordable) homes situated closer to shopping, their work, entertainment opportunities, and access to the economic and environmental benefits of mass transit.
These older homes also offer an additional value that is continuing to gain visibility and appreciation in the market place. They were built from lumber from slower-growth trees (denser and harder wood), and as such offer superior structural support compared to the same home built using lumber from today’s faster-growing (softer and less-dense wood) trees.
Robin and Kent had lived in their 2-story Gambrel Roof home in Heritage Hills since 1994. The house was structurally sound, due in large part to the old-growth (and denser) yellow pine that was used in its framing. They loved the quiet neighborhood, its sense of community and amenities, and their home. It suited their life-style and needs; and they had decided that they would remain in the home. It was showing its age, and was in need of general repairs and maintenance, and its energy, water, and indoor air quality performance was continuing to increase their ongoing cost of ownership.
Robin loved the screen porch that looked out on their private and nicely landscaped back yard, but she wanted to be able to use it in the colder months of the year. She was unsatisfied with the kitchen and the mud room / laundry room, and the darkness of other living spaces. A previous water leak in the laundry room had resulted in a large patch of mold that had compromised flooring, wall board, and insulation and contributed to the homes reduced indoor air quality.
The home lacked insulation in the crawl, and inadequate insulation in the attic. The single HVAC unit had been replaced a few years earlier with a more efficient unit, but with a single programmable thermostat control on the first floor and aging and un-insulated ducting, the second floor was often over-heated in the summer months.
The original wood windows had begun to deteriorate and were drafty and inefficient, and the original wood-burning fireplace was an open conduit for escaping conditioned air as well as an inlet for wood-smoke smelling air being pulled into the home. The siding had been replaced a few years earlier with a cement-fiber product, but the exterior wood trim was compromised and beginning to look unsightly. Its original architecture had been altered over the years in ways that presented ongoing maintenance and durability issues, as well as disrupting the elegance of the original design.
Kent has worked for over 30 years in the Environmental Sciences field, and is considered to be a national expert in understanding the sources of, and human exposure to pollutants in indoor environments. He had always been very conscious and cautious about the effects on indoor air quality that the construction, furnishings, and products used in home had on him and his family.
Project Goals
Increase the performance of their home by improving energy efficiency by at least 40% and lowering their natural gas and electric utility costs.
Increase the performance of their home by reducing water usage by at least 40% and lowering the water utility costs.
Increase the comfort of their home that was being compromised by an inadequate HVAC design, inadequate insulation, inefficient and compromised wood windows, and copious air intrusions and drafts.
Improve the healthiness of the homes indoor air quality that was being compromised by an open wood-burning fireplace, and prior water intrusion that had allowed colonies of mold to thrive.
Create a new Kitchen, Family Room, Home Office, Mudroom, and Laundry Room that featured some of the latest designs and trends and harmonized with the rest of the homes charm.
Increase the usefulness and aesthetics of the screened porch by creating a warm and inviting semi-conditioned 3-Season Room that extended the times during the year that it was comfortable.
Introduce day-lighting into areas of the home that were dark and uninviting.
Brighten and harmonize all of the interior finishes.
Protect and restore the exterior of the home with superior-performing products and finishes.
Achieve Gold Level Green Home Certification in conformance with the ICC 700-2012 National Green Building Standards (NGBS).

Located on the Knife River just outside Mora, MN this family hunting cabin has year round functionality. In the winter, this home benefits from our insulated 16″ Hand Hewn EverLogs for an energy efficient performance that can outlast the long harsh Midwest winters. Energy efficiency is a key benefit in all of our projects. For this fishing and hunting cabin, the owner is guaranteed a warm and dry cabin to return to after a day of duck hunting or snowmobiling. Saddle notch corners with wide chink lines also add a rustic look and feel.
Howard Homes Inc. designed and built this cabin.

Located on the Knife River just outside Mora, MN this family hunting cabin has year round functionality. In the winter, this home benefits from our insulated 16″ Hand Hewn EverLogs for an energy efficient performance that can outlast the long harsh Midwest winters. Energy efficiency is a key benefit in all of our projects. For this fishing and hunting cabin, the owner is guaranteed a warm and dry cabin to return to after a day of duck hunting or snowmobiling. Saddle notch corners with wide chink lines also add a rustic look and feel.
Howard Homes Inc. designed and built this cabin.

Evernatural Classic offers the most realistic, all-in-one product on the synthetic grass market today, next only to our Evernatural Premium. This product offers a 96-ounce weight and 1-3/4” height offering a variation to the Evernatural Premium for customers who want a more economical option with slightly less density and shorter blade height.
But all the benefits are still the same! The blades are designed to reduce shine, reduce heat, and act as a memory foam so blades return to their original shape after bent by foot traffic. More specifically:
Double W Blade (Lime color) is designed to diffuse light, making it look more realistic with less shine. The ability to deflect light also helps keep the turf cooler. In addition, it is great for high traffic as it can withstand high wear and pressure.
Double S Blade (Field color) is designed to replicate natural grass in both appearance and function. The Double S has an uneven surface, consisting of seven sublayers. This provides effective insulation and reflection of the sunlight.
Diamond Blade (Emerald and Brown colors) is designed to make the grass look more realistic and gives it a soft touch.
The Evernatural Classic has all these benefits, all while looking and feeling like real lawn!
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