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The Donatelli Builders, Inc. E-Newsletter: Quarterly Tips for New Homes, Renovations and Expansions Our Premiere E-Newsletter
As the holiday season begins with Thanksgiving upon us, we want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of Donatelli’s current and past customers, friends and industry colleagues. We hope the beautiful, warm fall colors that line the streets and walkways outdoors are reflective of the warmth within your home as we enter this celebrated time of year. We are pleased to launch the Donatelli Builders, Inc. e-Newsletter. You are among the select group of individuals who are receiving our premiere news brief, which offers important and practical suggestions for safeguarding your home and increasing its value, and also keeps you updated on Donatelli Builders, Inc.’ latest projects. We welcome you to read on and promise to keep our message brief. Each quarter, we’ll include a section called “favorite features”, which is quite simply the favorite products and features we are using in our projects. Beginning with the next issue we will also include a guest section to allow for specific topics related to areas of interest. We hope you find the Donatelli Builders, Inc.’ e-Newsletter helpful. If you have a topic in mind that you’d like us to cover in a future installment, please drop us a line anytime. Our contact information follows below.
Last chance to make sure your home is ready for winter! Though temperatures have been mild, it’s wise to plan for the three coldest months ahead. By properly winterizing your home you can prevent costly damage and keep your family safe and warm all winter long.
Interior
HVAC A “Fall Start Check,” consisting of the following, should be performed on each unit of the HVAC system.
So simple, yet invaluable ... you can't afford to neglect these tips!
It’s been more than two years since the Federal Government introduced the Energy Policy Act (EPACT). Have you taken advantage of it? EPACT offers eligible consumers federal tax credits for purchasing energy-efficient appliances and products. Most of these tax credits remain through the end of the year, and are up again for evaluation in 2008. A tax credit is generally more valuable than an equivalent tax deduction because a tax credit reduces tax dollar-for-dollar, while a deduction only removes a percentage of the tax that is owed. As a homeowner, you are able to itemize purchases on your federal income tax form, which will lower the total amount of tax you owe the government. Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energyefficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in their primary residence can receive a tax credit of up to $500. For more information, here’s a link to the U.S. Department of Energy Web site: http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm
“The design required a huge footprint, four-car garage, soaring ceilings and a rear elevation affectionately referred to as the ‘house of gables’ by our carpenters,” said Chris Donatelli, president, Donatelli Builders, Inc., Inc. “We are proud of the fact that the owners had a very unique requirement for this project, and they hired Donatelli because we are not a cookie-cutter builder. They knew we could put the team together to pull it off.” The second is an existing 60-year old Wheaton gem that had too much character for a tear down. This wholehouse renovation will ultimately have the best of both worlds. Architect and Wheaton resident Ron Haas made sure of that through the design process. If you have an appreciation for traditional architecture and quality workmanship, you need to look at this house. This project started in late October and we invite you to drive by and watch the progress. The home is located at the corner or Oak and Washington and will be completed by May 2008. We’ve included a current picture for you!
The growing popularity of natural stone such as sleek and classic travertine or glistening Italian marble harkens back to ancient Rome when style was simplistic, yet breathtaking. While you can completely achieve that exquisite look and succumb to the great quality stone gives you today, your feet and hands shouldn’t have to succumb to the cold feeling it creates, especially in winter! At Donatelli, we love incorporating electric floor warmers into our clients’ homes. What are they? Electric floor warmers
To receive our newly developed company brochure with a sample portfolio, please contact us at 630-289-9981 or info@donatellibuilders.com, and we will reply within 24 hours. Visit us online anytime at www.donatellibuilders.com. For additional information on any of the topics above, please send me an e-mail or call me directly at 630-289-9981. Best wishes and have a wonderful holiday! Cindy Kedzie, Editor Donatelli Builders, Inc., Inc. |
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Exterior
We’ve received a number of inquiries about two remarkable projects in
Wheaton. The first is an incredible new construction project located on
Schaffner Road. This house is described as a “Contemporary Craftsmen”
by project team architect Christine Potts. Donatelli also played an
integral role in the design process in terms of value engineering.