SEPT 2011
HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE
FREE
The Homeowner’s Magazine for Home Services, Home Products & Landscaping • Port Charlotte • Punta Gorda • North Port • Englewood
Clinton Casual
Patio & Fireplace See Page 9
“ ON THE INSIDE...” Energy Saving Tips - Pg. 5 Why Fireplaces in Florida - Pg. 8 “Find the Gold Hammer” Contest - Pg. 13 Home Improvement Guide - Page 1
“For All Your Patio Furniture Needs”
Phil Robison’s
& Home Offices
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Co Vis me Be it Our Sh autif ow u roo l m!
“ B E S T P R OD U CTS , B E S T P R ICE S GU AR ANTE E D !”
28 YE AR S E XP E R IE NCE
941-391-5262 2200 Kings Highway #3-J • Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Home Improvement Guide - Page 2
ACER GRANITE CORP
granite starting at just
$29.00 per sqft. w/free sink see store for details
serving sarasota, charlotte & lee counties!
Office: (941) 624-5958 Cell: (941) 564-7935 Fax: (941) 235-9568 contact@acergranite.com • www.acergranite.com 18440 paulson drive • port charlotte, florida 33954 Home Improvement Guide - Page 3
S ecurity Alarm orporation C
Custom Window Decor Since 1990
“Since 1979”
Specializing in the protection of homes & businesses with security and fire systems
• Security & Fire Alarms • Cellular & Radio Monitoring • Emergency Medical Alert Systems • Whole House Music & Intercom • Central Vacuum Systems • Camera Surveillance • Interior Shutters • Vertical Blinds • Faux Wood & Wood Blinds • Honeycomb Blinds • Solar Shades • Woven Woods • Repairs
FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE & FREE ESTIMATES!
3579 S. ACCESS RD • ENGLEWOOD • WWW.BLINDSBLINDS.NET
We’re a local family owned company serving Southwest Florida, with nationwide alarm monitoring! www.securityalarmcorp.com Corporate Headquarters & Central Monitoring Station 17776 Toledo Blade Blvd • Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-9700
IMPERIAL HOME SERVICES HURRICANE SPECIAL Accordion Shutters
$13.99 Windows & Door Division •
New & Replacement
•
Sliding Patio Doors
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Alum & Vinyl Non & Impact
• Custom Acrylic/Vinyl Windows Handyman Service •
Property Management
•
Cleaning
•
Odd Jobs & More!
sqft installed
Call Today for your Free Estimate ★ Senior Discounts ★
941.255.3585 Come & Visit Our Website At: www.imperialhomeservices.net Licensed & Insured # AAA-09-00121
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Hurricane Protection Systems Hurricane Fabric • Roll Ups • Accordion Shutters • • Storm Panels & Much More! Pressure Washing
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“Get CRAFTSMANSHIP, not just an install”
10 years exp.
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E n e r gy S avi n g T i p s Follow these tips to save on energy costs
• Install these energy-efficient measures: • Replace and recycle your old refrigerator and purchase energy-efficient models. Units only 10 years old can use twice as much electricity as a new ENERGY STAR® labeled model. • Insulate ceilings to R-38 levels if your attic has less than R-19. • Caulk windows, doors and anywhere air leaks in or out. Do not caulk around water heater/furnace exhaust pipes. • Weatherstrip around windows and doors. • Wrap heating and cooling ducts with duct wrap, or use mastic sealant. • Install energy-saver shower heads. • When buying new appliances, be sure to purchase energy- efficient ENERGY STAR® labeled models. • Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. 3 percent to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees and for each degree the air conditioner is set below 78 degrees. • If your old air conditioner is on its way out replace it with ENERGY STAR® labeled energy-efficient model. • Use compact fluorescent lamps. You can lower your lighting bill by converting to energy-efficient low-wattage compact fluorescent lighting and fixtures.
• Replace old windows with new high performance dual pane windows. • Clean or replace furnace and air-conditioner filters regularly, following manufacturer's instructions. • Set the water heater thermostat at 140 degrees or "normal." If you have a dishwasher. Otherwise, set it at 120 degrees or "low." Check your dishwasher to see if you can use 120 degree water. Follow the manufacturer's direction on yearly maintenance to extend the life of your unit. • Fix defective plumbing or dripping faucets. A single dripping hot water faucet can waste 212 gallons of water a month. That not only increases water bills, but also increases the gas or electric bill for heating the water. • Wash only full loads in a dishwasher and use the shortest cycle that will get your dishes clean. If operating instructions allow, turn off the dishwasher before the drying cycle, open the door and let the dishes dry naturally. • Defrost refrigerators and freezers before ice buildup becomes 1/4inch thick. • Install shades, awnings or sunscreens on windows facing south and/or west to block summer light. In winter, open shades on sunny days to help warm rooms. • Close the damper when the fireplace is not being used. Try not to use the fireplace and central heating system at the same time.
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QUALITY INSTALLATIONS
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Our products have been around since 10,000 BC
Residential & Commercial Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services • Water Heaters/ Tankless • Garbage Disposals • Drain Cleaning • Sewer Camera • Toilets & Faucets • Remodel & Repipes • Backflow Installation, Repairs & Certification
• Landscape Stone • Lot Clearing • Bulk Mulch • Fill Dirt • Washed Shell • Seawall Stone • River Rock • Sand • Shell • Topsoil • Bag Mulch • Weed Mat • Pine Straw • Sod & Sod Plugs • Horse Bedding • Cobra Edging
Premium Washed Shell $37.50 yd With Coupon Expires 10-05-11
(941) 475-0076
2831 Ave. of The Americans • Englewood, Fl 34224 Home Improvement Guide - Page 6
CHARLOTTE HOME DECOR “We know what we’re doing, and we do it right!”
• Blinds • Shades
• Shutters • Motorization
$100 OFF On a motorized garage screen or Two or more plantation shutters*! *min. 30 sq.ft.
your motorized blinds specialist
Joseph Cracchiolo The Only Hunter Douglas “Certified Master Installer” In The Area!
Gary Drake DRYER VENT CLEANING & INSPECTION • Prevent Fires! $39.00 • 30+ Years Exp. • Senior Discount • Insured • Go Green • CALL NOW Don t wait until it s too late!
941 - 627 - 0566
941-204-6468
2733 Tamiami Trl • Unit A • Port Charlotte,FL • 33952 www.charlottehomedecor.net
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charhomedecor@earthlink.net
“Improve The Value Of Your Home”
Taz Tile & Marble Inc.
Quality Work, Guaranteed, Since 1979
EXQUISITE CARPET & TILE — MILL DIRECT — Philadelphia • Cabin Craft • Shaw
Quality Work, Guaranteed, Since 1979
All Workmanship Guaranteed 1 year. • Carpet • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood Most Installations • Porcelain • Sheet Vinyl Done Within 3-7 • Laminate • Insurance Claims • Do It Yourself Supplies Business Days. Our Certified, Courteous, Imported Tile From Spain & Italy Professional Vinyls By Tarkett & Mannington Installers Do It Right • Family Owned & The First Time. Operated - 29 Years Expert • No Salesman - Deal Installation Free Shop At Direct with Owner & Repairs • Rock Bottom Pricing Home Service
For ALL YOUR Flooring Needs Carpet - Wood - Tile - Marble - Glass Tile - Stone - Granite
Thank You Englewood for Voting Us #1 again! We Also Specialize In
Glass Block - Granite Countertops Glass Enclosures - Green Products V oted B est P lace to B uy T ile!
All prices include moving furniture & removing existing carpet
ALL CARPET SPECIALS YOUR CHOICE OF COLORS Residential Commercial
Port Charlotte
941-625-5666
SP47827
Licensed Insured
Home Improvement Guide - Page 7
941-473-3730
2615 Placida Rd., Englewood FREE ESTIMATES • LIC. & INS.
CLINTON CASUAL
PATIO & FIREPLACE “Don’t pout over your grout ” • GROUT CLEANING • SEALING • RE-COLORING & REPAIRS
Why Fireplaces in Florida? 20 years ago, Clinton Casual was opened in New Jersey, selling only PVC furniture & cushions. With a short summer season, gas fireplaces were added. With a short and much milder winter season in florida, we added electric fireplaces to our inventory. Burning gas fireplaces always make heat, and there are plenty of times that we just don't need the heat. With electric fireplaces, we can have the ambiance anytime and add heat as needed.
*Restrictions Apply - No Coupon Combos - Exp. 10/05/11
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We now have small stoves, inserts and many styles of mantels to fit in any decor. Purfire™ equipped fireplaces are ideal for children or pets. Air in a 12x14 room is filtered 4 times per hour and can run independent of flame/heat options.
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Dirty Grout, Inc. “We Return Phone Calls & Show-Up!”
941-457-4197 MyDirtyGrout.com
Visit Clinton Casual at the 3rd Annual Green Futures expo on October 1st or at our showroom 740 Tamiami Trail (Look for the pink umbrella). See our ad on page 9
“Masters of Disasters” One Call Does It All Toxic Mold Mold
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Our employees are specially trained in the implementation of mold remediation. We use the latest technologies and scientifically proven methods to restore your property and your belongings to the condition they were in before the damage.
• Mold Remediation • Rebuilds • Free Estimates • And More! 10% OFF Military & Senior Discount *with mention of this ad
Before
License # MRSR846 License # CBC1255716
Email: info@chicksrestorationservices.com Visit us on the web: www.chicksrestorationservices.com
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CLINTON CASUAL
PATIO & FIREPLACE
• Replacement cushions • Electric Fireplaces by Dimplex • Aluminum • Wicker • PVC • Patio Tables & Chairs
Visit our booth at the Green Futures Expo
“Look for our pink umbrella”
941-255-5799
740 Tamiami Trl • Port Char. ½ mile North of Toledo Blade Tues-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 10am-4pm ClintonCasual.Com Home Improvement Guide - Page 9
Charlotte Plumbing, Inc.
Specializing in repiping • Widest selection in town Visit our beautiful showroom • Serving Charlotte County since 1979
(941) 625-9981 1266 Market Circle • Port Charlotte • 8am-4pm
Sun Country D E COR
➤ CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS ➤ SLIPCOVERS & UPHOLSTERY ➤ BLINDS & DRAPERIES ➤ ADO-WRAP VERTICALS
& GRABER ➤ WALL-COVERING & FAUX PAINTING ➤ IN-STOCK FABRICS - 100’S OF YARDS Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays By Appointment
941-766-1244 Email:Suncountrydecor@comcast.net • Website:www.suncountrydecor.net • 20020 Veterans Blvd, PC, Fl Home Improvement Guide - Page 10
Fo r A l l Yo u r L a n d s c a p i n g N e e d s
DELIVERY AVAILABLE - (866) 670-6665 2 L O C AT I O N S T O S E R V E YO U 590 Prineville St. Port Charlotte
7621 Sawyer Circle S. Gulf Cove
629-6665
698-9769
• Wolverine Tools • Sur Lock Aluminum Edging • Paver Edging • Red Mulch ($1.99) per bag • River Rock • Sand • Concrete Pavers • Slate • Boulders • Potting Soil • Frost Cloth & More
$10 OFF
$10.00
purchase
OFF
of $75 or more Limit 1 coupon
WWW.MURDOCKSTONESETC.COM
Delivery
per purchase
Limit 1 coupon per purchase
STEP INTO OUR WORLD, WHERE QUALITY & SERVICE COME FIRST Visit Our Showroom
TILE & CARPET WORLD, INC. Serving SWF For Over 20 Years • Granite • Tile • Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Bamboo • Vinyl • Medallions • Stones • Glass Mosaics
Hardwood Special
$6.89 sqft
installed *selected items
tile & carpet world, inc.
Free Estimates
Financing Available 6 Months Same As Cash
Family Owned & Operated
941-625-9825 tcworld@comcast.net
Laminate Special
M-F 8-5pm • Sat 10-3pm 4820 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33980 www.TileCarpetWorld.com
HOUSE SPECIALS
$4.99 sqft
installed w/ floor muffler
many colors to choose from - *excluding moldings tile & carpet world, inc.
Porcelain Tile
Granite Tops SURPRISING LOW PRICES
In Stock
many to choose from Awesome Prices 20” 19” 18”
Come See
tile & carpet world, inc.
(compare to formica tops)
Top Quality
Hand Selected Slabs From Brazil 18 Gauge s/s Under Mount Sink & Faucet Package Available
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tile & carpet world, inc.
Enter our “Find the Gold Hammer Contest” to Win $50 * Congratulations Dolly McClain of Punta Gorda is August’s Big WINNER!!
FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: PHONE #: Who’s Ad did you FIND the “GOLD HAMMER” on?
MAIL TO: Home Improvement 13435 S McCall Rd Suite #225 Port Charlotte, FL 33981 *One winner will be drawn randomly on the 23rd of each month. Must receive entry on or before the 22nd. Limit (1) entry per person / per household / per month. Winners name will appear in next months issue! Only current issue & local resident entries will be accepted.
4265 Tamiami Trl #K Port Charlotte, Fl 33980
COME AND SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM!
For a Free Consultation and Estimate call:
(941) 629-6990 w w w. k i t c h e n c l a s s i c s o n l i n e. c o m
Commercial • Auto • Residential 10% OFF With This Coupon
Financing Available 12 Months Same As Cash
Lock Outs Only
$39.99* price reflects *during business hours only
Locally Owned & Operated Serving SWF Over 28 Years
24hr Emergency Service!!
• Rekeying • Re-program Garage Door Remotes & More!
Call Dennis Schnepp
(941) 467-6060
2370 Tamiami Trl • Port Charlotte • www.slumber-world.biz Home Improvement Guide - Page 12
“Certified & Bonded”
Your Paver, Design, Installation & Restoration Experts
Mike Bossey Owner
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Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured
After
Web: Custompaversswfl.com • Email: Custompavers@comcast.net
Josh Brown Landscape Maintenance Inc.
• Lawn Care
• Land Clearing
• Trash & Debris
• Bobcat & Dump
Removal
Truck Services
• Shrub Trimming
Email: Jbrownslawnservice@comcast.net Home Improvement Guide - Page 13
• Lic/Insured
CORTES & SONS SPECIAL: FREE STUMP REMOVAL ON ANY PURCHASE FOXTAIL PALMS
Regular Price $99.99 NOW ONLY Single $49.99 Double $59.99 Triple $69.99
NURSERY & LANDSCAPE SPECIAL: CONCRETE CURBING LANDSCAPE PACKAGE (Normally $1.99) NOW STARTING AT 99¢ PER FOOT
ALEXANDRIA
PALMS
Regular Price $99.99 NOW ONLY $49.99 15 Gallon
15 Gallon
MAGNOLIA TREES
PYGMY DATE PALM
Regular Price $99.99 NOW ONLY $49.99
Regular Price $99.99 NOW ONLY $49.99
CHRISTMAS PALMS
GUAVA TREE
Regular Price $99.99 NOW ONLY $49.99
SYLVESTER PALMS
Regular Price $99.99 NOW ONLY $49.99
Summer Special
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
15 Gallon
15 Gallon
Come Visit Our Location While All Of Our Prices Are REDUCED!!
15 Gallon
623-2249 • 623-5921 4569 Tamiami Trl & Kings Hwy • Port Charlotte, FL Home Improvement Guide - Page 14
15 Gallon
BUY 3 PALMS GET 1 FREE Bring in coupon for details.
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w w w. g b i m p e x s t o n e . c o m Cultured Stone Starting at $1.99 Be fo re York Stone
Turkish Stone
Af te r
Antique Brick
Antic York Stone
BUY HERE OR WE WILL INSTALL
Castle Stone I can’t believe it’s not wood!
Wood Stone
"MANUFACTURED STONES FOR YOUR DREAM HOME" BEST CHOICE, AND PRICE FOR THE PUBLIC AND CONTRACTORS. * EZ-FIT WALL VENEERS * SPECIAL PAVER/FLAGSTONES * DECORATIVE STEPPING STONES
I can’t believe it’s not wood!
Free Quotes
Old Wood Stone
2801 Avenue of the americas • Englewood, FL 34224 www.gbimpexstone@yahoo.com
Italian Summer Stacking Stone
Builder Stones
813-600-9991 Home Improvement Guide - Page 16
BBQ/Fire Pit Set