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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Tremco Tremco Barrier Solutions is proud to announce a new level in waterproofing performance. North America's leading brands of foundation waterproofing for new construction offer up to 8 feet of hydrostatic head resistance. Tremco Barrier Solutions Helps Protect Your Homes From Energy and Comfort Losses?and Helps Protect Your Bottom Line Informational and educational series from Tremco Barrier Solutions helps you Understand that you can avoid significant construction problems, and appeal to more home buyers, by using building products and systems that protect your homes from moisture intrusion, thermal loss and wasted energy, Enhance the performance of your home with only minor, and often less costly, changes to your construction process, Improve your profitability without increasing your per-home selling price Our short series of 9 informational and educational topics will help you understand some of the steps you can take to build better, and more profitably. We'll cover topics that include Moisture management for below- and above-grade walls The moisture, thermal and energy benefits of preventing air leaks What should a weather-resistant barrier do for you? Measuring the energy performance of your home with HERS Issue 1: Tremco Barrier Solutions Educational Series Issue 2: Connecting to a Global Specialty Coatings Leader Issue 3: Your Wall Envelope ? Footer to Eave Line: Problem or Opportunity? Issue 4: Moisture is the Enemy ? How to Control the Wet! Issue 5: Moisture Management Below Ground?Making Sure Your Basement is an Asset You Can SELL! Issue 6: What Should You expect from Your Weather-Resistive Barrier (WRB) System? Issue 7: Stopping Air Leaks?How Tight Is Right? Issue 8: The HERS Rating System. How Low Can You Go? Issue 9: Give Your Buyers What They Want ? At A Cost You Can Afford |
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