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“Your Indoor Comfort Specialist since 1961”
NATURAL GAS • FIREPLACES • FURNACES • PATIO HEATERS
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm1721–14th Ave., Campbell River • 250-287-3108
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#104-250 Dogwood Street, V9W 2X9
Phone: 250.287.9227 Fax: 250.287.3238
Website: www.campbellrivermirror.com
Monday to Thursday 8:30-5, Friday 8:30-4
AA STORAGE250-923-8855
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A� ordable - Competitive Pricing- Special long-term rates on larger units
Accessible - Drive Up to Your Unit- 24 hour access- Convenient location at secure Campbell River Airport
Sizes from 45 sq ft to 390 sq ft(5x9 to 13x30)
Carpet Cleaning ServicesThe Dirt Buster .................................................10
Contractors/Builders and RenovationsA. Rippingale’s Contracting Ltd. .................4 & 19D.A.D.S. Homes & General Contracting Inc ........5G Heidema Construction Ltd ..............................4K.K. Contractors .................................................4Sagewood Homes Ltd. ........................................4T. Murray Construction Ltd .................................4Tamarack Construction ......................................4
Deck/FencingCamcour Vinyl Deck & Rail .................................8Carefree Sundecks .............................................8
DrillingRed Williams Well Drilling Ltd. .........................12
ElectriciansHoule Electric .....................................................7Mr. Electric .........................................................7
FlooringCR Floors ..........................................................10Flooring Canada...............................................10Layed-Rite Flooring .........................................10United Floors .....................................................9
GraniteCR Granite Works Inc ........................................11
Hardware/Building SuppliesWindsor Plywood .............................................12
Heating Contractors and SuppliersJust Gas ........................................ 18 & Back PageQuality Stoves & Fireplaces .............................. 17
Home InspectionClarity Home Inspections ................................. 15
LandscapingDJ’s Lawn & Garden Maintenance..................... 13Strate Scapes Landscaping 2012 Ltd.................. 13A Nijhuis Landscapes ........................................ 11
PlumbingCarlson’s Plumbing ........................................... 14Service Pro Plumbing & Heating ...................... 14
Real Estate and Property ManagementBruce Carruthers Remax Check Realty ................. 15
Restoration Rock Steady Restorations Ltd. .......................... 14
Sheet Metal WorkBennett Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd ............. 2 & 18
SignageQuality deSigns ................................................... 3
Steam Cleaning/Vacuum Cleaner SalesMiracle Way Vacuum Systems ........................... 10
StorageAA Storage .......................................................... 3
Tree ServiceAbove & Beyond Tree Service ................... 11 & 19
Advertiser IndexCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 3
FOR QUALITY WORKMANSHIP FROM FOUNDATION TO FINISH
Terry Murray, Journeyman Carpenter email: [email protected]
T. Murray Construction Ltd.✶ GENERAL CONTRACTING AND STRESS FREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ✶
250.923.1735
NEW CUSTOM HOMES
RENOVATIONS &ADDITIONS
I am happy to provide quotes and help with tailoring building plans to suit your needs.
Custom Homes, Commercial, Leasehold Improvements, Home Renovations, Custom Finishing
Licensed Certified Carpenter, New Home Warranty
250.202.7078 or 250.923.5413
G Heidema Construction Ltd. Over 30 years experience
specializing in building dream homes.
AFFORDABLE RENOVATIONS• Painting• Siding• Windows & Door Installations• WCB & Liability Covered
Serving Campbell River for 20 years!
Home: 250-287-3756 Cell: 250-202-2444
FREEESTIMATES!
• Painting• Siding• Windows & Door Installations• WCB & Liability Covered• General Renovations
Customize your dream home withhandcrafted quality − imagination brought to life
with excellence!
Handcrafted Quality • New Home Warranty
Kris Bauchman 250-203-3332General Contractor • Residential Builder
We are a Quali� ed Registered Builder insured through Traveler’s Guarantee.
Building Fine Quality Homes Since 1980.
Michael Knitter | 250.203.1979www.tamarackbuilders.ca
Make Your Dream Home a Reality.
A. Rippingale’s Contracting Ltd.
250-203-4249
Commercial & Residential • General Contracting
Contractors/Builders and Renovations4 CONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014
O� ce: 250-850-0865Cell: 250-830-7144Dave Donaldson
✽ Cedar shake conversions✽ Steel roo� ng✽ Fibreglass laminates✽ Free estimates
Roo� ngBobcat/Excavators
✽ New home service connections✽ Perimeter drains✽ Yard waste removal/
landscaping✽ Free estimates
✽ Over 30 years experience
✽ Renovations✽ New construction✽ Bathrooms,
kitchens✽ Siding, windows,
decks
Before
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✽ New home warranty ✽ Free estimates
Contractors/Builders and RenovationsCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 5
Campbell River Contractors...
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#104-250 Dogwood StreetPhone: 250.287.9227
Fax: 250.287.3238www.campbellrivermirror.comMonday to Thursday 8:30-5, Friday 8:30-4
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Having issues with your heating or cooling system?EAST ISLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES can help!We Offer: Licenced Refrigeration Mechanic • B Ticket Gas Fitter FSR Refrigeration Electrical Endorsement • Fully Insured
We service and install all major brands of heat pumps, furnaces, and air handlers.
250-202-3385
Having issues with your heating or cooling system?EAST ISLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES can help!We Offer: Licenced Refrigeration Mechanic • B Ticket Gas Fitter FSR Refrigeration Electrical Endorsement • Fully Insured
We service and install all major brands of heat pumps, furnaces, and air handlers.
250-202-3385
LAWN& GARDENMAINTENANCE
Lawn & Yard Maintenance • Lawn AeratingHedge & Shrub TrimmingFruit Tree Pruning • Patio Blocks • FencesCALL 250-830-3735
23 Years in Business • Licensed • Insured • WCB
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Carpentry • Drywall • Flooring
• Safe Showers• Gas Fireplaces• Bathroom Remodelling• Tub Replacement• Alterations & Renovations
Servicing Campbell River since 1993
Custom Homes, Finishing & Commercial
• Residential • Renovations • Timberframe
• Green Building Applicator• Bring your home into the 21st century
• Free estimates• References available
Phone: 250.286.0198 | Cell: [email protected]
Specializing in
K. Ross Construction Inc.Established 1970Contractors
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Handicapaccessible
making adjustmentsto your home
Many homeowners have found themselves scrambling to make their homes handicap accessible after a sudden injury or illness. In addition, some homeowners have found themselves looking to make adjustments to their homes in anticipation of welcoming elderly, less mobile relatives into their homes.Making a home more handicap accessible can be a signi� cant undertaking, but many of the adjustments homeowners must make are small in scale and won’t take long to complete.
EntrywaysPortable ramps are often an ideal for those who only need to make temporary adjustments.Doorways at the most commonly used entryways, including front doors and doors to the bathrooms as well as the individual’s bedroom, will likely need to be widened.
BathroomGrab bars should be installed in bath tubs and shower stalls and next to toilets. Safety treads on the � oors of showers and tubs. A hand-held shower head. Portable transfer seats, which enable the wheelchair-bound to transition from their chairs to showers and bathtubs.
Water � xturesDisabled persons may � nd it di� cult to access faucets on sinks throughout the home. Replacing sinks with pedestal sinks can improve maneuverability, but make sure such sinks are lower to the ground than standard pedestal sinks.
ClosetsCreate multi-level closet spaces so individuals can place their clothes at accessible heights. Closet shelves can be lowered and doors can be widened. Consider installing a light inside the closet and make sure the light switch can be easily reached from a wheelchair.
ElectriciansCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 7
YOUR EXPECTATION• Immediate Response• Install, Service & Repair• Exact Price Upon Arrival• Scheduled Appointment Times• Clean, Courteous Service Professionals
OUR EXPERTISE• High Tech Troubleshooting• Lighting - Fixtures - Fans - Ballasts• New Outlets - Circuits - Data Lines• Panel Upgrades - Code Corrections• Security - Landscape Lighting• Surge Protection - Generators• Hot Tubs - Spas
Serving Courtenay& Surrounding Areas
250.338.8002Email: [email protected]
www.mrelectric.com
Mr.Electric™
SafetyHero
Independently Owned & Operated/Licensed & Insuredwww.electrical-safey.org
We Have The Power to Make Things Better!Residential & Commercial 24 hour Emergency Service
YOUR EXPECTATION• Immediate Response• Install, Service & Repair• Exact Price Upon Arrival• Scheduled Appointment Times• Clean, Courteous Service Professionals
OUR EXPERTISE• High Tech Troubleshooting• Lighting - Fixtures - Fans - Ballasts• New Outlets - Circuits - Data Lines• Panel Upgrades - Code Corrections• Security - Landscape Lighting• Surge Protection - Generators• Hot Tubs - Spas
Serving Courtenay& Surrounding Areas
250.338.8002Email: [email protected]
www.mrelectric.com
Mr.Electric™
SafetyHero
Independently Owned & Operated/Licensed & Insuredwww.electrical-safey.org
We Have The Power to Make Things Better!Residential & Commercial 24 hour Emergency Service
Mr. ElectricSafety Hero
OUR EXPERTISE• High Tech Troubleshooting• Lighting | Fixtures | Fans | Ballasts• New Outlets | Circuits | Data Lines• Panel Upgrades | Code Corrections• Security | Landscape Lighting• Surge protection | Generators• Hot Tubs | Spas
www.electrical-safety.org
Serving Campbell River & Surrounding Areas
250.830.1003email: [email protected]
www.mrelectric.com
Home. Business. Commercial. Industrial.Responsive. Reliable. Professional | Bonded, Insured & Licensed
Serving all communities of
Vancouver Island since 1944
Campbell River250.287.2260
Nanaimo250.758.3011
Now offering local service to Campbell River and surrounding
areas including our standard 24 hr On-Call Emergency Service
Vancouver Island
The Industry Leader Through Customer ChoiceThe Industry Leader Through Customer Choice
Now offering local service to
Home repairs are inevitable. Many homeowners who
aren’t adept at home repairs typically rely on
trained professionals when something goes awry around
the house. The following is a breakdown of three of the more commonly called on
home service providers.
These professionals can help maintain your home
An electrician specializes in addressing a building’s or home’s electrical wiring issues, stationary machines
and the equipment related to those machines. Electricians can fix existing issues, but many also can design and install new electrical components and systems. The dangers of working with electrical systems are many. Such danger is one reason why one might want to hire an electrician should an electrical issue arise.
Electrician
A plumber is a professional whose area of expertise is in installing and maintaining systems for drinking water, drainage and sewage. Many plumbers take years of
training and experience to master the skill of plumbing. People call a plumber when a toilet or sink backs up, but plumbers have far more extensive skills as well. Plumbers
must be skilled in a number of areas, including having an ability to read and understand a home’s blueprints, detect faults in a plumbing system and repair fixtures and systems to ensure a home is safe.
Plumber
Homeowners have increasingly looked to professional landscapers to maintain their home’s exterior and subsequently ensure their property value remains high. A typical landscaper offers his client an array of services, from cutting the grass to raking leaves to more complicated tasks that gravitate toward landscape architecture. A home’s curb appeal has been shown to vastly improve a prospective buyer’s impression of the house, and as a result many homeowners rely on a landscaper to take care of their property. Many landscapers have an extensive knowledge of the science involved in tending to a lawn and how to help it weather the seasons without losing its appeal.
Landscaper
Fencing and Deck8 CONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014
Vinyl Deck & Rail Done Right, the First Time.Roof Grade Vinyl InstallationsEngineered RailingsGlass & Topless Glass Picket Rail Systems
CAMCOURVINYL DECK & RAIL – est 1992
250-923-1388 / 250-287-0577 www.camcour.ca Email [email protected]
Now available ‘Flex-Stone’
The Original WaterproofVinyl Flooring System
Carefree Sundecks250-287-0625 • www.duradek.com
Serving Courtenay to Port Hardy
• Sundecks • Roofdecks • Patios & more
~ Celebrating 40 Years ~
Few things are better than having a functional and beautiful outdoor space to entertain guests. Having a great outdoor space enables a
person to host parties or intimate gatherings all year long.
hardwood • laminate • cork • ceramicwindow coverings • vinyl • carpet • area rugs
What do you want your floor to be?Let us help showcase your home
with casual simplicity or formal elegance.
Knowledgeable Sales Sta� Professional Installation.
Six Inspired Window Fashions.One Remarkable Collection.
EX TRAORD INARY �W INDOW FASH I ONS
Design with Distinction
Innovative Textures
Exclusive Sheers & Finishes
Imaginative Combinations
Unique Fabrics
Alustra® Vignette®
Style elevates everyday life and The Alustra® Collection elevatesstyle. With unique fabrics and finishes, along with exquisitedetailing, impeccable workmanship and enduring elegance,Hunter Douglas offers “The Alustra Difference” — a distinctivecollection of exclusive window fashions.
1364 – 16th Avenue(Located across from McDonalds)
250.287.7456www.unitedfloors.ca
Six Inspired Window Fashions.One Remarkable Collection.
EX TRAORD INARY �W INDOW FASH I ONS
Design with Distinction
Innovative Textures
Exclusive Sheers & Finishes
Imaginative Combinations
Unique Fabrics
Alustra® Vignette®
Style elevates everyday life and The Alustra® Collection elevatesstyle. With unique fabrics and finishes, along with exquisitedetailing, impeccable workmanship and enduring elegance,Hunter Douglas offers “The Alustra Difference” — a distinctivecollection of exclusive window fashions.
FlooringCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 9
Flooring, Carpet Cleaning and Vacuum Sales10 CONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014
Miracle Way Vacuum Systems
13 years experience
LARGEST VACUUM STORE THIS SIDE OF NANAIMO
850 – 12th Avenue(across from price’s alarms)Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 250-286-1202
EVERY VACUUMIN STORE OFF
$2000
Kris & Jack
1690C Maple St., Campbell River250-286-7229
❖ Wood ❖ Vinyl ❖ Carpet ❖ Tile ❖ Stone ❖ Blinds
See the experts at CR Floors for the look and quality that best suits your
lifestyle and budget.
Cleaning residential & commercialfor over 20 years.
We have our own truck-mountedsteam cleaning system.
We also clean vertical blinds,mattresses, RV’s and boats.
~ Free Estimates ~Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured
BOB FRANCIS 250.287.7367
If you’re not satisfiedwe will be back!
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310-1100 Homewood Road • 778-346-2284Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30, Sat 9-4
Covering all your flooring needs. Do it Right, and do it for Less.
Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pmSaturday 10:00am–5:00pm • Sunday & Holidays Closed
creating a future without breast cancer
250.287.3279
904 Ironwood,Campbell River
Flooring CANADA Milgard WindoWs
Vinyl decking / BlindscustoM Built shoWersledgestone | BacksplashescustoM carpet Binding➾ 8,000 sq ft showroom - one of the largest on Vancouver Island.➾ Friendly, knowledgeable sales professionals.➾ In-house interior designer for expert design advice.➾ Solutions to fit any budget.➾ Free estimates & in home consultations.
Landscaping/Drilling/Hardware and Building SuppliesCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 11
Visit www.haristoneslimited.com to view granite samples & choices
We also sell sinks!www.pearlsinks.com
Vanities | Kitchens | Fireplaces | Showers
Let us help you CREATE your vision FOR LESS!
1581-15th Avenue, Campbell River, BCCell: 250-204-4140 | Showroom: 250-850-0989www.crgraniteworks.ca
TREE SERVICE
ABOVE & BEYOND
Chad 250-703-0371or 250-897-5254
www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.ca
Chad 250-703-0371
▲ Complete Tree Care ▲ Stump Grinding▲ Mini Excavator ▲ 60’ Bucket Truck▲ 2 Chip Trucks & 2 Diesel Chippers
Cell: 250-202-2759Campbell River, BC
email: [email protected]
Landscape Maintenance & InstallationsLicensed & Insured
A well-maintained landscape is important to many homeowners. In addition to adding to a home’s aesthetic appeal, a lush landscape can also help increase a home’s resale value. Oftentimes, homeowners without much experience
Tips when hiring a
landscapearchitect
tending to lawns and gardens hire a landscape architect to do the job for them. First-time homeowners on the lookout for a landscape architect should consider the following tips to make the most of that process.
Find someone who is receptive to your ideas and willing to work with your vision.A landscaper should be ready and willing to discuss his or her previous work experience. Ask to see photos of previous work or even local addresses where work was done so you can see the � nished product in person.
Some landscape architects will handle the project entirely on their own, while others might subcontract part of the project. Determine who will be performing the project and how the hiring of subcontractors might a� ect it.How the project will be paid for is an important thing to discuss. Each contractor might have a di� erent fee structure, so you will want the one that’s best suited to you.
A professional landscape architect should have a list of references at the ready for potential customers. When contacting references, be sure to ask how satis� ed they are with the � nished product and how the project went with regards to scheduling and fees.
Tips!
Landscaping/Drilling/Hardware and Building Supplies12 CONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014
[email protected] River 250.285.2224
cel 250.228.5553
Since 1958
1680 - 14th Ave., Campbell River 250-287-8012
Canada’s OriginalFinishing Store!
People fortunate enough to own their own plots of land often choose to fence in their pieces of paradise. Fences serve many purposes: to designate property boundaries, keep pets or children contained in a safe environment, corral livestock, offer privacy or add aesthetic appeal.Being courteous with fence plans is the way to avoid any animosity along the way. Neighbors usually appreciate being informed of any decisions you are thinking of making to the property that can affect their views or their adjoining property. You may want to consider offering to make the fencing project a joint deal to save money should the neighbors decide to install a fence as well. Property owners can save by splitting the costs of the shared walls of the fence where their property lines meet.Explain your case for the fence. It’s hard to protest a fence that is a safety precaution for children. If your neighbor already has a fence, you must ask whether you can connect
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your fence panels into the support post on your shared side. Even the most easy-going neighbor could grow aggravated if the fence is put up carelessly or ends up partially on his property. The best way to prevent this is to apply for a new, professional property survey and have property lines indicated with paint or wood markers. Each town or city has different regulations with regard to fencing, so it is important to learn the ropes or hire a contractor who is familiar with the rules. There may be rules about how high fences can be in the front of the home, sides and back. Corner lot properties may have added regulations depending on whether the fence could prove a visual obstruction to drivers.Once all the details are checked, you may have to apply for a fence permit. This way the construction of the fence and finished product will meet safety standards, and the area in which you live can provide consistent quality control. If the
fence is installed by code, there is little chance it will have to be torn down or changed in the near future. Also, doing it by the book means that a neighbor can be unhappy about a fence but not have legal recourse to ask you to remove it.As an added form of courtesy, it is proper fence etiquette to put the “good” side of
the fence facing the neighbors’ yards. That means the side of the fence that doesn’t show the support panels and posts. Remember, it is your fence so you are also responsible for all maintenance of the fence -- on all sides. Just because your neighbor also will be benefiting from your fence, doesn’t mean he will have to care for it.
Landscaping and Building SuppliesCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 13
SERVICES:• Bobcat Services | Site Prep & Final Grade• Sweeping | Pallet Forks• Post Hole Augering• Concrete and Asphalt Cutting & Removal• Excavation Services • Compaction Equipment
SPECIALIZING IN:• Interlocking Paving Stones Driveways-Walkways-Patios• Segmental Retaining Walls • Structural Engineered Walls• Decorative Landscaped Walls• Custom Landscapes
2012 LTD.
For all your hardscaping needs. We specialize in segmentalretaining walls & interlockingpaving stone installations.
KEVIN KAETLER250-218-2366
Commercial • Residential
ICPI, CIPC and Aqua Pave Certi� ed
www.stratescapeslandscaping.com
See our work at Hwy 19 upgrade between Hilchey and Rockland.
BEFORE
AFTER
Lawn & Yard MaintenanceLawn Aerating • Hedge & Shrub TrimmingFruit Tree Pruning • Patio Blocks • Fences
CALL 250-830-373525 Years in Business • Licensed • Insured • WCB
LAWN& GARDENMAINTENANCE
Plumbing and Restoration 14 CONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014
Prompt, dependable service you can count on.
SECURE PAYMENTS BY 250-923-8585www.serviceproplumbers.ca
Gas & PlumbingInstallation & RepairsQuality & Professional Service
Licensed & Insured
“Providing customers a comforting experience through caringfor people and making it a priority to get our customer back
to their regular routine.”– Wayne Harrison and Heather Depencier
250.287.8108 Fax: 250.287-8107
24 Hour Emergency: 1.888.618.ROCK
We deliver reliability and trustin critical situations.
Plumbing and Bathroom Renovati ons
Carlson's• Plumbing• Carpentry• Gas fi tti ng
• Tiling• Flooring
• Drywalling• Finishing• 20+ years experience
• Senior's discount• Free esti mates
250-830-8939250-923-9905
Anders:
Providing professional home
inspections with superior customer
service in the Comox Valley,
Campbell River & surrounding areas.
Thermal Imaging included in inspection! Detecting things like: Presence or
e� ectiveness of insulation, HVAC heating & cooling issues, moisture detection, electrical problems, plumbing problems & air leakage.
The Clear Choice
(250) 897-4330
www.clarityhomeinspections.ca
[email protected] Class Service
250-287-0151Check Realty950 Island Hwy.
“Proudly serving Campbell River Since 1984”
For Proven Marketing Knowledge & Results
BRUCE CARRUTHERS
Real Estate and Home InspectionsCONTRACTORS DIRECTORY | MARCH 2014 15
KIM COOKSales Representative
#104-250 Dogwood Street250.287.9227
www.campbellrivermirror.comMonday to Thursday 8:30-5, Friday 8:30-4
Over 16,000 copies. Publishes every Friday and includesNorth Island distribution.
Real Estate - Campbell River Homefinder
HomefinderFRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013
www.campbellrivermirror.com View our eEditions online
Find the Best Realtors and the
Best Homes in Campbell River
Supplement to
Shannon MarinCell 250-202-0160
820 WillowcrestThe location is prime, the yard divine, and the home will check
all the boxes! Located in a central area, close to all amenities,
grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, pubs, liquor store, movie theatre,
and all levels of schools. The nearby recreational opportunities
are endless, hiking/biking trails at your doorstep, cardio gym,
swimming pool are within walking distance and hockey parents
are sure to love the close proximity of the hockey arena for those
early morning practices. Situated on a gorgeous park like property
that offers tons of RV parking, a fully fenced backyard paradise
with willow tree, a garden shed, and a detached shop. The home
has a well thought out � oor plan that lends well to couples or
families. Enter on the main � oor to the living room that leads to the
kitchen and dining with back yard access, a den or 4th bdrm that
also has a slider to the yard, and a bathroom. Upstairs there is
the large master with walk in closet, bathroom and 2 more bdrms.
View today. MLS 361459 $313,750
Cell 250-202-0160 Shannon MarinCell 250-202-0160
FLOORING ✒ WINDOWS
DOORS ✒ BLINDS• 8,000 sq ft showroom - one of the largest on Vancouver Island.
• Friendly, knowledgeable sales professionals.
• In-house interior designer for expert design advice.
• Solutions to fit any budget.
• Free estimates & in home consultations Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm • Sunday & Holidays Closed
creating a future without breast cancer
250.287.3279904 Ironwood,Campbell River
Flooring CANADA
Downsizing your home?Downsizing to a smaller home
can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including
less home to clean and maintain, more
affordable utility bills and lower property
taxes. Such a decision is rarely easy, so
homeowners should take as much time as they
need before making a final decision to move or stay put.
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To choose hardwood � oors
5 steps
1 Select solid or engineered � ooring.
2 Choose your preferred species & grade.
3 Findyour boardwidth.
4 Pickacolour.
5 Selecta glosslevel.
Much like paint, carpeting can quickly transform the look of a room. Carpeting can be a durable � ooring material, but it
will need upkeep to look its best.Carpeting that will be in high-tra� c
areas, such as halls and entryways, may require the most TLC. Routine vacuuming
is necessary to dislodge dust and dirt particles. But at some point a more
thorough cleaning may be necessary.
Cleaning and maintainingcarpeted � oors
VacuumingFrequent vacuuming will prolong the life of the carpet by preventing a buildup of particles inside of the carpet � ber that can eventually cause friction and sever carpet � bers. Plush carpets will trap dirt more easily than a thinner or less dense carpet, so more passes of the vacuum might be necessary. Overlap strokes in a crisscross pattern to get at dirt at di� erent angles.
Treating spillsIt is adviseable to manage a spill as soon as it happens to re-duce the liklihood that it will contribute to a permanent stain. Carefully blot up the spill until much of the o� ending item is removed before adding any type of cleaning agent. Test the cleaning product in an inconspicuous area prior to using it on the spill to ensure it will not damage or discolor the carpet.Work from the outside of the stain and move inward to keep the stain from spreading outward. Use a plush, white towel to blot up any remaining moisture and spill.
Steam clean to refreshIf you don’t already own a steam-cleaner, they can be rented. Together with steam, a cleaning solution is usually part of the procedure. The steam and cleaning product will loosen and dissolve dirt and then the dirty remains will be sucked up into a receptacle to be emptied. Steam cleaning is one of the easiest methods of thoroughly cleaning carpeting and reviving it to look as good as new. Many homeowners are quite surprised to see how much dirt can be removed from the carpet by using a steam-cleaner.
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Selecting the right furnace for your home requires understanding the various products available. A two-stage heating system could be the right fit in your renovation.Choosing a new furnace and heating components can be difficult. The business has its own terminology, and there are scores of different equipment manufacturers. Therefore, understanding which features make one furnace stand out from another can help consumers make the best possible decision. One factor that will come up as you browse for furnaces is whether to choose a single-stage furnace or a two- or dual-staged furnace. Two-stage furnaces are designed to change the way British Thermal Units (BTUs) of heat are delivered to the home. In a single-stage system, when the thermostat registers a drop in home temperature that requires the heat to turn on, the furnace will produce one level of heat output until the desired temperature is reached. This furnace is designed to heat your home on the coldest days for
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your climate. In a two-stage system, the furnace provides gradual heat production. In the first stage, which usually operates at around 70 percent of the system’s heating capacity, the system will try to warm the space. On mild winter days or chilly autumn days, the first stage may be all that’s needed. If the home requires additional heating, the furnace will kick into the second stage, increasing the heating power. Some two-stage furnaces not only offer two BTU offerings, but two blower speeds as well.One of the advantages to these furnaces are that the two-stage system eliminates drastic temperature swings, which are common among single-stage furnaces. This can mean the home is more comfortable over a longer period of time. Another benefit is that because the system starts in the lower stage and may operate at that stage more so than in the second stage, the furnace is generally quieter than traditional furnaces. This greatly reduces the initial noise of turning on the furnace at full power.Two-stage furnaces will burn fuel more efficiently and may actually burn less fuel if they spend the majority of the time in the first stage of operation.
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