Kanawha Valley Home Improvement Resource Guide Volume 12 Issue 13

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www.homeimprovementmag.com The Resource Guide for Homeowners PUBLISHER/ LOCAL OWNER

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UNITED STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FREE ESTIMATES Foundation Repair

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HOUSE SINKING? Before: Typical “stair step” cracks in mortar indicate the deeper cause... foundation settlement.

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Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens

• Professional Design Services • Omega Custom and Dynasty Cabinetry • Licensed and Insured • Professional Installations

Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens has been serving the greater Charleston area for over 7 years. Designers Darin Fisher and Liz Young have over 25 combined years of experience. We offer superior design services and a wide spectrum of products sure to meet any budget. We walk you through the design process step by step, and see your project through to completion. At Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens we carry the finest lines of cabinetry available, including Omega Cabinetry, for use in your kitchen, bathroom, office, entertainment centers, mudrooms, bars, etc. Come visit us at our upcoming new location: 1404 Kanawha Blvd. Downtown Charleston.

Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens 1404 Kanawha Blvd., E • Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 720-3451 email: darinfisher@suddenlinkmail.com

Owner(s): Darin Fisher

Brands: *Omega Custom * Dynasty *Schrock *Ultracraft *Medallion

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Save Supply Company

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Appliances • Whirlpool Tubs • Countertops • And Much More!

For over 80 years Save Supply Company has providedWestVirginia with quality kitchen and bathroom products at very affordable prices. Whether you simply need a faucet or an entire kitchen, our designers will work with you throughout your project. Save Supply Company offers a large variety of kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, countertops, appliances, whirlpool tubs, bath tubs, handicap accessible tubs and showers, sinks, faucets, and so much more.

After all, who else has been saving you money since 1929?

Save Supply Company 711 Park Avenue • Charleston, WV 25302 Phone: (304) 344-1661 Fax: (304)344-5540 email: savesupply@savesupply.com web: savesupply.com Owner(s): Monty Coles

Established: 1929

Specialty: Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Sales

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 5pm

Brands: Quality Cabinets Jim Bishop Cabinets Woodpro Bath Cabinetry Adorn Bath Cabinetry Corian Countertops Acryline Whirlpool Tubs

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Camel Technologies 10% OFF WITH MENTION OF THIS AD

• Burglar & Fire Alarm Systems • CCTV • Locksmith Services • Safe/Vault Sales and Service • Access & Lighting Controls • 24 Hr. Emergency Service

Since it's inception in 1991 Camel Technologies has grown to become one of the largest security, safe and lock dealers in WV. Camel is a locally owned and operated company providing a multitude of security related services, including video, fire, burglar and access control systems to both commercial and residential customers. Additional services include home theaters, audio, automated lighting systems, locksmith services and the sales and servicing of safes and vaults. We have built a reputation of providing outstanding service, exemplifying our motto "We Go The Extra Mile".A major portion of our new business comes from referrals by existing Camel customers.We provide 24-hour emergency service and monitoring of all systems, regardless of manufacturer.

Camel Technologies 1326 Ohio Ave • Dunbar, WV 25064 (877) 868-3875 email: sales@cameltechnologies.com web: www.cameltechnologies.com Owner: Ronald McVey Specialty: Commercial & Residential Security Brands: First Alert, Honeywell, Lite Touch, Multi Lock, Medeco

Area(s): West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky Established: 1991 Hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F (24/7 Emergency Service)

License: WV33278

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A NEW KITCHEN ADDS VALUE TO YOUR HOME!

Consider remodeling your kitchen. You’ll add thousands in home resale value, while enjoying the beauty and convenience of a new kitchen.

A complete listing of kitchen and bath resources are found in The Resource Guide For Homeowners in the kitchen and bath section.

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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 Please tell them you saw us in the Home Improvement Resource Guide

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Your home is a valued investment...

Increase that value with a quality remodel. A new kitchen, bath, room addition and many smaller improvements may add immediate market value to your residence. www.HomeImprovementMag.com

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Kerstein's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

• 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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Kerstein's Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

• Up to 70% savings on heating cooling and hot water • Most energy efficient systems available • Warmer heat than conventional heat pump • Clean Installation

Heat your home with the cleanest and one of the most efficient heat and air conditioning systems on the market. Use the heat stored in the earth to heat your home all winter.Use the earth to store the heat removed from your home in the summer. 30% more efficient than a standard Heat Pump and lasts up to three times longer. Use the same system to supply hot water for your home. Act now and let the IRS cover up to 30% of the installed price of your new Geothermal System. Total investment can be reclaimed in as little as 8 years. Expected Life 30 Years. Don't purchase a standard heat pump or a Gas furnace and Central Air Conditioning system until you have checked out the unbelievable savings that Geothermal has to offer. Serving West Virginia since before World War II.

Kerstein's Geothermal Heat Pump Systems PO Box 6727 • Charleston, WV 25302 (304) 553-0787 email: tim.simmons@onehourair.com web: www.onehourair.com Owner: George Toler Specialty: Geothermal Heat Pumps Brands: One Hour, Carrier, Amana, Goodman, Advanced Geothermal Technologies, Geocell, Geocomfort

Hours: 7AM-7PM Monday-Saturday, 8-4 Sunday Established: 1932

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Remodeling giving you a headache?

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Rainbow International

• 24 Hour Emergency Response • Carpet Cleaning • IICR Certified Technicians

Smoke, Fire & Water damage can occur in just about any home and cause damage that will only get worse if the problem goes unresolved. Our trained professionals have the equipment,skills and experience to dry and restore your home in the most efficient way possible.Our company has the latest equipment and IICRC CertifiedTechnicians trained in Rapid Structural Drying.We are at your service 24-7 and will be there promptly to analyze your damage and start emergency drying or repairs.We work for you and coordinate our services with your insurance company to minimize your stress during these difficult situations.

We also provide hot water extraction carpet cleaning for residential and commercial applications. Our modern equipment provides deep, through cleaning while leaving behind a minimum amount of moisture.

Rainbow International P.O. Box 1210 • Saint Albans, WV 25177 Phone: 877-495-1430 Email: ritenours@aol.com Owner(s): Bob Ritenour Specialty: Insurance Restoration & Cleaning

Area(s): Kanawha and Putnam Counties Established: 2009 Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

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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

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".

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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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Alford CleanSpace SAVE 10% UP TO $750 OFF A NEW CLEANSPACE INSTALLATION

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Alford CleanSpace provides a service, which totally encapsulates the crawl space of your house,drastically reducing moisture and eliminating the root cause of many allergy problems-MOLD!A wonderful side-effect of the CleanSpace encapsulation process is that with the drastic reduction in humidity under your house, your heating and cooling system doesn't have to work nearly as hard to keep your home comfortable so you'll also have a reduction in your energy costs.

• Free Inspections

Alford CleanSpace 600 First Avenue South • Nitro, WV 25143 877-629-0537 • fax: (304) 768-2138 email: calford@alfordtermite.com web: www.mycleanspace.com

Owner(s): Tony Alford Specialty: Crawl Space Repairs Insulation

Area(s): Charleston, Huntington, Beckley, Parkersburg, Logan Established: 1963 Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

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The Home Improvement Resource Guide A shop and compare reference of professionals ready to help with your remodeling needs

find more information on these home improvement professionals at www.HomeImprovementMag.com The Home Improvement Resource Guide is your local source for quality home improvement services.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR FAMILY? Packages Starting at $199

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NEED NEW OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE?

Check out the exterior/outdoor section of The Home Improvement Resource Guide

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St. Albans Windows Manufacturing & Siding Company has been serving the tri-state area for 52 years and has been voted "Best in the Valley" for ten years running. The company prides itself knowing that tens of thousands of satisfied residential and commercial customers have called on them over the years, and that they have earned an excellent reputation for quality products and service. St. Albans Windows not only manufactures top quality window products, but they have their own staff that installs them, no sub-contractors. St. Albans Windows invites you to call for a free in home estimate or stop by their factory and showroom. You will be happy you did. They are a great company to do business with.

WV License No. 005570 2141 MacCorkle Avenue • St. Albans, WV 25177 304-727-9363 * 1-800-322-7488 web: www.stalbanswindow.com Owner(s): Family Owned

Ten Years Running

Area(s): Tri-State Area Established: 1959

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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

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• Unparalleled Service • American Made • Nightime Preview • Security Features • Artistic Design • 10 Year Warranty

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives 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@suddenlink.net web: www.outdoorlights.com Owner(s): Rod & Judy Lumpkin License: WV# 030779

Area(s): West Virginia and Some Surrounding Areas Established: 1999

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Americas Largest Concrete Leveling / Lifting Company, and in business for over 27 years; A-1 Concrete Leveling has 10's of thousands of satisfied customers nationwide.

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Home Improvement Resource Guide

A Consumer’s Blue Print for Success Homeowners love our attractive, digest-sized directory of timely home improvement information because it’s so easy to use: they find what they are looking for and who to contact, quickly.

It is a one-of-a-kind reference for local home improvement specialists, where thousands of homeowners use our monthly guide to shop and compare hundreds of products and services for the home and garden.

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• Foundation Leveling And Structural Repair • Straighten And Reinforce Bowed Or Cracked Walls • Interior / Exterior Water Proofing • Replace Failed Footer Drains • Helical Piers & Helical Tie Backs

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