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We've compiled some helpful information about the many local services & products that you may require personally, or for your home or car.

Surface Restoration

Surface Beauty for Baths and Kitchens

Ask any real estate agent what are the two rooms in a house most likely to make or break a sale, and the answer will always be kitchens and baths.

Even if you’re not planning to sell your home, you certainly don’t want to live with chipped, stained or unsightly bath or counter surfaces. You could replace fixtures and counters, but that can be an expensive option. An easier and far less costly solution is to resurface tubs, sinks, or tile and cultured marble countertops.

Pressure Washing

The Pressure's On - Power Washing Your House

Thinking of painting your house? The first step should always be a good power washing, also called pressure washing, which will help remove stains and loose, peeling paint from the siding. Properly power washing a home prior to painting ensures a smoother and longer lasting paint job. Power washing can also reveal any damage, previously covered by the old paint, which it would be advisable to repair before applying a new coat.

Security - Alarm Systems

Keeping Your Home Secure

Home -- for most people, the very word denotes comfort, security and sanctuary. Home is not only where we keep our possessions, but also the place we share with those we most care about, those whom we want to keep safe.

In a perfect world, no one would ever have to lock their doors and there would be no need for security systems. These days, however, home security is a necessary precaution, not only to protect against burglary and home invasion, but also in terms of fire alert.

There are numerous types of home security systems available, from simple alarms that produce a loud clarion when a perimeter is penetrated, to more encompassing programs that automatically alert the alarm company, the police and/or the fire department. There are even systems available today that tie into and control all the electronics in your home, resulting in a computer-run “smart” house.

Pets Services & Supplies

Train Your Dog to be the Best it Can Be

Whether your dog is your best friend, service animal, or work partner, the key to deriving the maximum benefits of the relationship, for both dog and human, is proper training. True, your dog will probably try to train YOU - "aw, come on, you know you want to give me another treat", "Quit pulling on my leash, I wanna go sniff this tree, now I wanna go sniff that patch of grass, and oh doesn't that squirrel just need to be chased!", "Whaddya mean I can’t get on the couch? YOU look pretty comfortable there…" - but for your dog's safety, as well as for the happiness of both you and Fido, you need to be the "alpha dog" in the relationship, and this is done by proper training.

Heating & Air Conditioning

Efficiency is Key to Saving Money

Do you know what constitutes the largest energy expense in the typical American home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy? If you guessed the heating and cooling system, which generally accounts for 56 percent of the energy used, you’re absolutely right. So, to save money on your monthly utility bill, here are some cost cutting measures that can have long term beneficial results.

Home & Landscape Lighting

Light Up Your Life: Landscape and Home Lighting

One of the most transformative and cost effective accessories you can give your home is the proper exterior lighting. When done correctly, exterior lighting plays up your home’s positive features, takes attention away from its “challenges” and improves your home’s safety and security.

Statistically, a house that is well lit at night is less likely to be burglarized or vandalized, and proper lighting on walkways and at doors not only allows you to better see whom is approaching your door, but also minimizes the risk of falls or other injuries.

Automotive Services

Keeping your Vehicle Running Smoothly

Regular oil changes are the most important maintenance procedures you can do for your vehicle, both in terms of extending the life of its engine, and keeping it running smoothly. Automotive oil should be changed every 3000 miles if using natural oil, if you do a lot of city driving, or if you drive in areas of extreme fluctuation of temperatures. Extreme heat as well as extreme cold will break down engine oil viscosity and cause it to lose its lubricating properties.

At the Car Wash

Washing your vehicle regularly not only makes your car look good, it makes you look good as well. Think of your car or truck as an extension of your wardrobe—it’s the way in which you present yourself to the public.

Regular maintenance is important, both inside and out. Accumulated dirt eventually works its way into the paint, leaving tiny scratches and dulling the surface. Rain, which has dirt and pollutants that can eat away at the finish, is not a substitute for a good washing, and you should be especially careful to wash off any salt resulting from storms or high winds near the coast. Bug carcasses that become stuck to the front bumper and grill will also eat away the paint finish, and often need to be removed with special solvents.

Keeping Carpets Clean

Probably the most visible and consistent décor feature in your home is your carpet, so obviously you’ll want to keep it looking clean and fresh, as well as extend it’s life as long as possible. To accomplish this, it is recommended that you have your carpet cleaned at least once a year. Because carpet is porous and easily absorbs liquids and smells, cleaning it will not only make your home appear fresher, but will eliminate residual odors from pets, children, stains and spills. Dirt and debris that accumulates in carpet will cause it to wear out more quickly, so removing deep set dirt will keep the carpet fibers from breaking down too quickly, as well.

Dry Cleaning Helps you Clean Up Your Act

With saving money on everyone’s mind these days, more people are finding themselves making their clothes last longer, rather than spending frivolously on new ones. Dry cleaning keeps clothes looking new and in good condition and will often be more effective than home washing in extending the life of certain garments, especially coats and suits.

Dry cleaning has been around since the mid-1800’s, when a French dye-works owner, Jean Jolly, noticed that his tablecloth looked cleaner after his maid accidentally spilled kerosene on it. He then began offering a fabric and clothing cleaning service using a solvent based on kerosene.

Home Maintenance & Repairs

Home Maintenance Season by Season

Every home needs repair or maintenance from time to time. Some homeowners love nothing better than to spend their free time fixing a leaky faucet, cleaning the gutters, pressure washing the exterior, repainting the interior, caulking a tub, or any of the other myriad tasks that keep a house looking good and helps it maintain its value. The rest of us hire professionals to do the job, leaving our free time for more enjoyable pursuits.

The Eyes Have It

Of all the senses, most people would consider sight to be the most important. It literally shapes the way we see the world and our lives, so it is important that we preserve it by having regular eye exams and correcting vision problems in a timely manner.

Most of us don't think about our eyes much unless we're having problems seeing or constant headaches, but a complete eye exam at least every two years is highly recommended.

Home Remodeling & Design

Remodel Your Way to the Perfect Home

Need additional living space? Tired of looking at those outdated kitchen cabinets and appliances? Getting ready to put your house on the market and realize it needs some major upgrades to compete in today’s tight market? For those reasons and others, a major home remodeling project can be a great investment if it’s done well, and to professional standards.

The most important thing to consider when remodeling is: what is your motivation to do so? The "why" will often determine the "what" and the "how much". If, for instance, you plan to convert your basement into a home theater or game room because you intend to live in your home for many years and you've always wanted that feature, your motivation will be more about increasing your enjoyment of the home than about improved salability and return on investment.

Food & Restaurants

Convenience & Cravings

These days it seems that we’re working harder than ever. Many of us are working two, or even three, jobs. Who wants to cook and clean the kitchen after working long hours? Some times it just makes more sense to go out for a meal, or, even better, have something yummy delivered.

Home & Garden - Landscaping

Hiring a Professional is an Investment!

The right landscaping can improve your home’s curb appeal exponentially, and bring joy and comfort to you as a homeowner. Proper landscaping can help make yards and gardens more usable, by defining spaces for different uses, and can provide privacy and a noise barrier.

Hiring a professional landscaper, knowledgeable in which plants and trees are most appropriate for your climate, soil conditions and topography, is an investment that can save you time, money and heartache in the long run. Sure, that exotic plant might look gorgeous in the seed catalogue or at the nursery, but do you know, and are you really going to try to replicate, all the conditions necessary to make it grow as beautifully as the picture, if it’s not suited to your area?