Looking for a quick, easy, inexpensive way to increase your home’s energy efficiency while preserving its beauty? The answer may just be window film. One such product is available from the venerable 3M, the same Minnesota-based technology company that brought the world everything from videotape to Post-It Notes.   “There are just so many reasons to go with window film,” said Paul Muzik of Solar Shield Midatlantic, an authorized 3M window-film dealer-installer located in Ocean View, “that it would be a serious disservice to any homeowner not to explore the possibilities.”   A closer look at the merits of the product suggests that Muzik may be right. Among other things, high-quality window film is guaranteed to: • Offer fade protection for your furniture, drapes, carpets, hardwood floors and more • Reduce glare up to 82% • Reduce UV rays up to 99% • Reduce heat gain through your windows up to 78% •... » Click here for the full story.

For most teenaged boys, days are consumed with playing video games, collecting bugs and baseball cards and earning Boy Scout badges. Salisbury’s Greg Herling did all of those things, and did them well, but a majority of his free time was spent focusing on a career path. From a very young age, Herling knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and his vision, ability and commitment were so strong that his dream came true – at age 15.   The year was 1991 and Herl’s Bath & Tile Solutions, one of the region’s most renowned bath install and repair companies, was born – with his mother, Sally, driving him to and from service appointments.   “I am grateful for the support of my parents, Terry and Sally, who helped me get started,” Greg said. “My mom says I was always an entrepreneur and all I needed was a little nudge, but she is the true backbone of our business. She is quick to dismiss any praise, but she deserves a lot of credit ... » Click here for the full story.