Refrigerator Summertime Tips

Randy — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:16 +0000

With the coming of sunshine and warmer weather your refrigerator will be working its hardest to keep your frozen food items cool. Dave McCall, owner of Mr. Appliance, says they always see an increase of refrigerator repair needs during the summer months. Here are a few tips and tricks that may help your refrigerator work [...]

Drywall Repair Solutions

Randy — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:04:13 +0000

Your friendly local drywall repairman finds solutions when you need them the most.

Drywall is used in nearly all residential construction today. Most likely all your home’s interior walls and ceilings are made up of drywall, also called sheetrock. Drywall is made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. Once installed and [...]

How Low E Glass Can Save You Money

Randy — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:41:15 +0000

Low E Windows can cut your home’s heating bill 10 – 25%

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the heat lost through windows can account for 10 to 25% of a home’s heating bill. Today, consumers have multiple glass and spacer options to select from to help reduce energy loss. These window features make homes [...]

Exterior Painting Preparation

Randy — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:15:31 +0000

Painting Tips from the Pros…

Spring has sprung! Spring in the great Northwest drives us all outside to catch up on yard work. But, while planting new plants and manicuring the luscious green lawn, have you taken a close look at the condition of your home?

Winters in the Pacific Northwest are brutal to our [...]

Affordable and Practical Garage Storage Solution

Randy — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:56:05 +0000

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Looking for a low cost garage storage solution? There are less expensive alternatives to conventional garage cabinetry.

Recently, a customer requested a garage storage space that can accommodate their plastic storage bins, provide ample shelving space, and offers additional adjustable shelving for small items.

To accommodate both affordability and practicality, we fabricated [...]

How to Keep Shower Curtains Mildew Free

Randy — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:26:54 +0000

Mildew and Mold on Shower Curtains

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Everyone loves a piping hot shower. However, moisture is created when you take a hot shower. When the moisture sits stagnant and isn’t allowed to dry thoroughly, mildew and mold will build up on your shower curtain. [...]

Staining Maple Floors

Randy — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:46:18 +0000

Problem: Why does my Maple floor look like a gymnasium floor?

“The dye penetrates the wood, and darkens it with a color tone.”

Hardwood Maple floors offer a nice, light and bright feel to a home. They are generally used together with matching cabinetry when the home is built. Many consider this a nice, [...]

Motorized Shades and Blinds

Randy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:34:26 +0000

Have you considered the advantages of motorized shades and blinds? Motorized shades and blinds can provide convenience, safety, and ease-of-use.

Convenience

High or hard-to-reach windows, in some cases, are unaccessible. If shades or blinds are installed with cords, they cannot be easily opened or closed. The same situation can occur with shades or blinds installed [...]

Listening and learning equals happy customers

Randy — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:03:34 +0000

Often times, customers come to the Coco’s Granite showroom seeking design consultation. Recently, a client visited our showroom uncertain about which natural stone to select for their kitchen remodel project.

Stop by and visit our newly remodeled showroom

First, we listened to the customer. We learned what natural stones they were considering for their [...]

What’s Behind Your Appliances

Randy — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:02:05 +0000

Absolute Electric receives service calls regularly from customers who have blown circuits.

Why does this scenario happen to so many homeowners?

Replace a burned plug outlet immediately. Call a licensed electrician if you do not know how to replace plug outlets.

It’s the result of unchecked plug outlets located behind appliances.

Absolute Electric often [...]