PELLA, Iowa, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Sun., Dec. 5, episode of ABC television network’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (EMHE) will include energy-efficient Pella windows and doors donated by Pella Corporation. The episode will air at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central on ABC-TV.

The makeover in Maple Heights, Ohio, in the greater Cleveland area, marks the 25th donation of Pella products used in construction of a new home for a deserving family. The new Tudor style home will feature durable, energy-efficient Pella® Impervia® windows made in Murray, Ky., Pella fiberglass entry door systems created in Fairfield, Ohio, and a Designer Series® wood patio door crafted in Pella, Iowa.

Local Pella Window & Door distributors from the Bedford Heights team in the Cleveland area donated installation, together with those designated as a local Pella Certified Contractor(SM) and others who volunteered to support the project.

“Pella proudly partnered with ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to create better views for this deserving Ohio family,” said Kathy Krafka Harkema, Pella Corporation spokesperson. “Since this family lives with complications of diabetes, Pella was especially proud to help, as our team has raised more than $1.7 million for diabetes research through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) over the years,” she said. “It was an honor for Pella to help this family and partner with Marous Brothers Construction in the inspiring build that will help make life easier for this family.”

Each episode features a race against time on a project that would normally take at least four months to achieve, involving designers, contractors and several hundred workers who have just seven days to build an entire house plus the exterior and landscaping. Viewers see the transformation of the home and the reactions and emotions of the deserving homeowners.

Previous episodes

Pella products were included on 24 previous episodes of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” providing new or renovated homes for deserving families in Woodlawn, Tenn.; Suffield, Ct.; Albert Lea, Minn.; Geneva, N.Y.; Fairmont, W. Va.; the California cities of Los Angeles, Martinez and Penngrove; and the New Jersey cities of Bergenfield and Irvington. In addition, Pella has provided windows and doors for homes featured on the show in Billings, Mont.; Alma, Ark.; near New Orleans, La.; St. Petersburg, Fla.; Clarksville, Tenn.; Bountiful, Utah; Purdy, Mo.; Biloxi, Miss.; Berry, Ky.; Minot, N.D.; Gladbrook, Iowa; Kansas City, Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; and Albany, N.Y.

About “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

The Emmy award winning reality program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” in its eighth season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8-9 p.m. ET on ABC.

About Pella

Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing quality windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications.

As a family-owned and professionally managed privately-held company, Pella is known for its 85-year history of making innovative products, providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity, and practicing environmental stewardship to create satisfied customers.

Pella manufactures quality windows, patio doors and entry door systems sold through a Direct Sales Network operating Pella® Window & Door Showrooms across the United States and Canada. For more information, call 888-847-3552 or visit pella.com. Follow Pella on Twitter.com @Pella_News.

SOURCE Pella Corporation

If you’ve been thinking about remodeling your home- now is the time! The Federal Tax Credit expires on December 31^st, 2010 and if you don’t begin your renovations now, you’ll miss out on your $1500 savings. Don’t let this federally backed, money-saving opportunity pass you by- it could be detrimental to your wallet.

How it works:

Homeowners must renovate their homes with energy efficient products, such as the custom made windows, doors, and seamless vinyl siding available at Nationwide Windows, in order to qualify for this convenient tax credit. The government is refunding 30% of all energy efficient home renovations, up to $1,500.

Why?

Remodeling your home now is a great investment for the future. Installing replacement windows and doors will ensure that your family stays safe and warm during the upcoming winter season. And with the rising cost of fuel, the return on your renovation investment will continue for years and years to come. Renovating your home will help you save money year round, keeping cold air outside during the winter and warm air outside during the summer.

The details:

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the Stimulus Bill, is set to expire December 31^st, 2010. This tax credit is valid on qualified energy efficiency improvements, which can include windows, doors, insulation, etc.

For more information about what’s included in the federal tax credit, visit the Federal Tax Credits For Consumer Energy Efficiency website.

Want to participate in this huge money saving tax credit before it’s too late? Schedule your free estimate on energy-saving replacement windows, doors, siding and roofing today!

There has never been a better time to replace the drafty old windows you discovered this winter, with energy-saving upgrades, according to Joe Znyski, owner of Bayside Construction in Edison, NJ.

Edison, N.J. (PRWEB) February 24, 2010 — There has never been a better time to replace the drafty old windows you discovered this winter, with energy-saving upgrades, according to Joe Znyski, owner of Bayside Construction in Edison, NJ.

“You can pay yourself back twice,” Znyski says. “Tax credits were raised substantially for 2010; plus you see enormous utility savings with insulating replacement windows.”

The Federal economic stimulus act provides a 30% tax credit for energy-efficiency upgrades. This is an increase from 10% last year. Homeowners can recoup up to $1500 dollars of the cost of materials.

“It means several if not all of your new windows pay for themselves,” Znyski adds.

There is a strong argument for scheduling window replacement before April 1, 2010, when new standards for energy-efficient windows go into effect. Buying soon can avoid new prices beginning in April while still qualifying for the tax credits.

Windows can account for a 30-40% loss of heat and cooling in an average home; eliminating that energy waste greatly reduces heating and air conditioning costs.

Most energy-saving replacement windows are LowE/Argon double or triple glass. In addition, during window replacement any leaks between the window and the wall are corrected.

“On top of the one-time chunk tax repayment for the upgrade, replacement windows immediately begin paying back your investment every month in reduced utility bills”, according to Znyski. “As a trusted construction contractor, we feel it’s our responsibility to get the word out!”

To do its part to stimulate interest in replacement windows, Bayside Construction is offering a cost-saving special on white double-hung windows, of any size. The deal includes installation, for less than $200 per window.

The contractor also points out that the federal tax credits are available for installation of energy-saving roofs, appliances and plumbing as well.

“I can’t imagine why the savvy homeowner wouldn’t at least ask for a free estimate,” Znyski remarked.