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Kanawha Valley
PUBLISHER/ LOCAL OWNER
TMS, Inc
ADVERTISING OFFICE
Charleston, WV
FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES
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TMS, Inc PRESIDENT Dan Lanham PRODUCTION MANAGER Natalie Lanham
TMS, INC PO BOX 12234 CHARLESTON, WV 25302
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Home Access, Incorporated • Custom Made Stairlifs • Residential Elevators • Dumbwaiters • Wheel Chair Lifts indoor/o • Commercial/Residential • Other Accessibility Items HOME ACCESS INCORPORATED is a local company, offering West Virginia residents a better quality of life by providing ease of access to the homes they love. With greater than 40 years in the industry and a strong commitment to service excellence, we welcome the opportunity to share the benefit of our experience with you. Personal accessibility equipment is an important purchase, so it makes sense to choose HOME ACCESS INCORPORATED, a name you can trust, a company that cares. We will give you personalized assistance and service guaranteed. HOME ACCESS, INC Residential and Commercial Accessibility Specialists Qualified Technicians and Certified Installers of home stairlifts and residential elevators. Members of the National Association of Elevator Contractors. Licensed and Insured. WV 030658
Home Access, Incorporated P.O. Box 826 • Cabin Creek, WV 25305 (304) 595-5671 • fax: (304) 595-5800 email: joe@myhomeaccess.com web: www.myhomeaccess.com
Owner: Joe Ferrell
Area(s): Most of West Virginia
Specialty: Personal Accessibility Equipment
Established: 1999
Brands: Stannah, Thyssen Krupp, Wauaca, Savaria Concord License #: WV030658
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Fypon Launches YouTube® Channel With Installation Video Series (HIT) - Fypon, a leading manufacturer of polyurethane and PVC millwork pieces, has introduced a new YouTube® channel at www.youtube.com/user/FyponProducts/videos. The online channel features step-by-step product installation videos for contractors & homeowners. The Fypon YouTube channel was launched with a series of videos showcasing the transformation of a front porch on a Civil War era home by contractor Steve Roth using a variety of decorative Fypon® urethane millwork products. New videos on the channel include: • Installing a Faux Ceiling Beam • Installing a Door Surround • Installing a Column Wrap – Parts I and II • Installing a Soffit Treatment – Parts I and II • Front Porch Transformation Overview “These original videos were shot for the Fypon YouTube channel and provide easy step-by-step instructions for the proper techniques in adding Fypon pieces to the exterior of the home,” says Brad Johnson, vice president of marketing for Therma-Tru Corp., parent company of Fypon. “Additional informative videos will be added in the near future to make this a valuable resource channel for both building industry professionals and homeowners.” Fypon offers thousands of decorative millwork elements in a variety of architectural styles to enhance the interior and exterior of homes. Each piece is crafted from tough, weather-resistant, high-performance materials that are resistant to decay, insect infestation and water damage for long-lasting beauty and low maintenance. Part of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), Fypon, LLC is owned by Therma-Tru Corp. For additional information, call 800-446-3040 or visit www.fypon.com. Courtesy:Home Improvement News and Information Center
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Pride Painting Do it with Pride!
At Pride Painting we offer a professional service of quality work at a fair price. We take Pride in our work and our main goal is to satisfy each and every customer 100%. Over 27 years experience, father/son owned and operated. Licensed & Insured WV046794
Residential/Commercial All your painting needs - Interior/Exterior Pressure Washing • Drywall Repairs • Deck Staining Wallpaper Removal • Bathroom/Kitchen Renovations
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Alan & Rose Windows and Doors NO GIMMICKS QUALITY WINDOWS AFFORDABLE PRICES
• Double Hung • Sliders • Bay & Bow Windows • Sliding Glass Doors • Options-Low E/Argon, Grids, And Colors • Sun Rooms
Why pay up to $800 per window when you can purchase the same window from Alan and Rose Windows for less than a third of the price? Being direct with the manufactures, we offer a broad range of Products and options that is unavailable to our competitors. The Alan & Rose team provides you with years of reliability, the highest quality products and warranties you can trust with no hidden fees. Alan and Rose Windows offers a turn key process with professional installation, and a clean jobsite. Our installers are fully insured for your peace of mind. We give you "THE PERSONAL TOUCH YOU DESERVE".
4815 Teays Valley Road • Scott Depot, WV 25560 (304) 204-4785 email: windows@arwindows.com • web: www.arwindows.com Our Windows Qualify For The Stimulus Tax Credit Owner(s): Alan & Rose Maddox Specialty: Replacement Windows, Doors,Patio Doors, Sun Rooms.
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Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens
• Professional Design Services • Omega Custom and Dynasty Cabinetry • Licensed and Insured • Professional Installations
For over 10 years DFDK has been serving the Greater Charleston area with quality designs. With over 35 years combined experience, we will walk you from start to finish through the design and installation process. We offer a wide range of the finest products to meet any budget, such as Ogema Cabinetry which has a full custom and semi custom line. So call Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens for an appointment and visit at our convenient boulevard location to let one of our designers create your dream space!
Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens 1404 Kanawha Blvd. East • Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 720-3451
email: darin@dfdkkitchens.com website: www.facebook.com/dfdkkitchens.com Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri appointments appreciated Owner/Designer: Darin Fisher Designers: Liz Bonar, Cory Stout Year Established: 2003
Brands: *Omega Custom *Dynasty *Shamrock *Ultracraft *Medallion Specialty: Kitchens, Master Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms and Cabinetry
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We Clean Blinds!
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blindcleaning@blindwizard.biz Q: Who is Blind Wizard? A: Blind Wizard Services started in 1992 providing Ultrasonic Window Blind Cleaning and Hard Window Treatment Installation. Our headquarters is located in Hurricane, West Virginia. Our staff is friendly, insured, and all employees pass background checks. We delight our customers with expert craftsmanship and the highest quality customer care. Q: Are there any types of blinds that cannot be cleaned with Ultrasonics? A: No. Our environmentally friendly cleaning process is safe for all types of blinds. Q: Why should I clean my blinds with Ultrasonics? A: Aside from the obvious dust, dirt and grime that are almost impossible to remove with other cleaning methods, the use of Ultrasonics cleans the slats, cords, head rails, wands, and lubricates the gears. Regular Ultrasonic cleaning can preserve your blind investment. Q: How long will my blinds be down? A: Blind Wizard's mobile cleaning unit comes to your home or business, cleans on site and offers same day service.
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Kerstein's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Inventory Reduction Sale call for details!
• 24/7 service available 6 days/week at regular rates • Up-front pricing on all repairs • Best warranties/guarantees in the business
We offer service work 7am to 7pm Monday through Saturday and 8am to 4pm on Sunday at our regular low rates. We are here to serve you. We will schedule appointments to have our ComfortAdvisers to come to your home and perform an engineering analysis and go over all of your options with you throughout the day, evening or weekend, at your convenience.We have the best selection of products and services available to meet all of your home comfort needs.We are professionals who know gas furnaces,air conditioners,heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, air cleaners, air purifiers, humidity control, zoning, and duct design.We specialize in indoor air quality and comfort.We have servedWest Virginia since before World War II and been located in our current location on Tennessee Avenue in Charleston since 1965.We look forward to serving y
Kerstein's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 613 Tennessee Ave • Charleston, WV 25302 (304) 553-0780 email: tim.simmons@onehourair.com web: www.onehourair.com
Owner: George Toler Specialty: Home comfort systems Brands: One Hour, Carrier, Goodman, Advanced Geothermal Technologies, Geocell, Geocomfort License : WV047851
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AirTight, Air Sealing, Insulation & Energy Solutions
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Proper air-sealing and insulating can lower energy bills and improve the thermal comfort and indoor air quality of your home. ENERGY STAR estimates that air-sealing and insulating can save up to between 20 and 40 percent on heating and cooling costs. AirTight implements industry-leading air-sealing and insulating techniques performed to Building Performance Institute (BPI) standards. Using the test-in, test-out approach, a home performance audit will be conducted prior to work, and a test-out audit will be conducted following substantial completion. Whether it is your attic, walls, crawlspace, basement, ductwork, or all of the above, AirTight will develop a prioritized scope of work capable of providing you with the largest return.
AirTight, Air Sealing, Insulation & Energy Solutions 613 Tennessee Ave. • Charleston, WV 25302 (304) 553-0880
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Your home is a valued investment...
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Outdoor Lighting Perspecives lighting designers approach each home as a blank canvas, drinking in the architectural details, landscape highlights and open spaces before crafting a lighting design that draws attention to the best aspects of all of these things. The results reflect your desires - from creating an airy space for play, to announcing the majestic facade of your distinctive home. The Outdoor Lighting Perspectives mission is to enhance the beauty and safety of your home, and extend your evening leisure time outdoors, by providing unparalleled exterior illumination. Our custom lighting solutions deliver heightened aesthetics and practical visibility and security worth every dollar invested.
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives 41 West Union Road • Clendenin, WV 25045 (304) 548-5020 email: olpwv@outdoorlights.com web: www.outdoorlights.com * Includes 8 Well, Path or Deck Lights and 300W Transformer
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