PRESS RELEASE
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Put Your Money Where Your
House Is
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Lowe's Provides Practical Tips
to Build Home Equity
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 14, 2008
/PRNewswire/ -- Don't feel taxed this season, now is the
perfect time to reinvest in your home by making simple and
affordable improvements that add value and make it more
enjoyable. Lowe's has economical tips and products that can
help give your home a shot in the arm.
"With the thought of a fresh new year in your mind, think
about making improvements that add value in your home but also
provide both immediate and long-term rewards," said Nick
Canter, executive vice president of merchandising at Lowe's.
"For instance, investing in ENERGY STAR products will not only
improve the overall look of your home, but can help to cut
costs on monthly utility bills and conserve energy as well."
Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Make energy-efficient improvements to help you save even more
money and energy. Choose ENERGY STAR qualified appliances like
the Whirlpool 4.0 Cu. Ft. Ultra Capacity Plus Duet Washer
(Item #216341, $998). Install an ENERGY STAR qualified
programmable thermostat with pre-programmed settings, which
allows heating and cooling systems to run more efficiently,
and save as much as $100 annually. For another handsome
payback, dress up your home's exterior by replacing windows
with ENERGY STAR qualified models. Another simple way to cut
energy costs is to replace the five most used incandescent
light bulbs in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified compact
fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) like Bright Effects 6-Pack,
60-Watt CFL Bulbs (Item #46428, $9.98), which uses 2/3 less
energy and lasts up to 10 times longer.
Instant Outdoor Appeal
The exterior of the house, which can be a major selling point
for buyers, should leave a lasting impression. Give it as much
attention as the interior with simple spruce-ups, including a
freshly painted door, well-manicured lawn and shrubs, and
vibrant plants and flowers. While it's too soon to begin
spring planting, consider using hardier annuals and perennials
in beautifully sculpted container pots. Also, replace house
numbers and the mailbox, if needed. Make your home safer and
help highlight its architectural features and landscaping by
adding solar landscape lighting such as the Malibu 4-Light
Metal 3-Tier Solar Walk Light (Item #130181, $34.98), which is
easy to install with no wiring and provides economical accent
lighting.
Don't forget about the backyard either -- an important feature
when selling your home. Outdoor living areas can be a
sanctuary for you to enjoy year around. As the popularity of
outdoor living spaces continues to grow, consider starting
with a floor made of concrete, stone or grass. Add stylish
outdoor furniture like Lowe's exclusive Devonshire Furniture,
to add comfort and combine with a Perfect Flame 5-Burner Gas
Grill (Item #271573, $499) for the ultimate grilling with
infrared technology.
Accessories can be the finishing touch and Lowe's has a wide
selection of outdoor fashion items ranging from oversized
planters, hanging wall decor and garden statuaries.
Effortless Renovations
With just a few cosmetic enhancements, you can have your home
looking fresh and updated in very little time. Paint interior
walls throughout your home in fresh and fashionable colors
from Valspar Signature Paint Collection. Breathe new life into
kitchen cabinets by replacing existing hardware with sleek and
modern varieties such as Betsy Fields Design 32mm Beaded Knobs
(Item # 132262, $4.97). Think beyond the kitchen. Add new
hardware throughout the home including doorknobs, like Schlage
Sienna Knob for Hall/Closet in Satin Nickel Finish (Item
#123455, $27.97). For the quickest lighting transformation
you'll ever make, try the Portfolio Recessed Light Conversion
Kit and Pendant Lights (Item #244322, $48.98). As easy as
changing a light bulb, it allows you to transform a recessed
light into a pendant -- no tools or electrical skills
required. Add a dimmer to the light as well for extra
benefits. Try Lutron Abella Single Pole Digital Dimmer (Item
#279138, $29.96).
Home Organization
Start the New Year with the motivation to get organized with
these affordable updates. If your garage houses everything but
the car, it's time to reclaim the space by using utility
cabinets such as the Gladiator Large Gearbox Cabinet (Item
#30928, $250) or Gladiator Modular Gearbox Cabinet (Item
#30622, $158.88). Contain clutter with the ClosetMaid Long
Handle Tool Hang Up (Item #72359, $7.47). In the kitchen,
maximize cabinet and pantry space with items like the Real
Organized 14" Hanging Sliding Basket (Item #72332, $16.97) and
the Rev-A-Shelf 15" Double Chrome Cabinet Pull-Out (Item
#278213, $84.97).
Cash your tax refund check with ease at any Lowe's store and
use the money to make your home more enjoyable. For more
information on home improvement projects that can add value to
your home, visit www.loweshomeinvestment.com.
About Lowe's
With fiscal year 2006 sales of $46.9 billion, Lowe's
Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE(R) 50 company that serves
approximately 13 million customers a week at more than 1,500
home improvement stores in 49 states and three in Canada.
Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the
second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For
more information, visit Lowes.com.
Source: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
CONTACT: Abby Buford of Lowe's Companies, Inc,
+1-704-758-3497,abby.b.buford@lowes.com; or Amanda
Monteleone of GCI Group, +1-404-260-3546,
amonteleone@gcigroup.com
Web site:
http://www.loweshomeinvestment.com/
http://www.lowes.com/
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