Vol. 10, Issue 5, May 2022
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CMK Construction–Your Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Experts By Tom Bostock It’s not by accident that CMK Construction has become the “go-to” contractor for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in the tri-county areas of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties in Florida. When wife and husband owners Courtney and Manny Kavouklis first established CMK Construction in 2004, they committed to providing the highest quality kitchen and bathroom remodeling products, accessories, and services available in Tampa Bay. From that humble See “CMK” on page 12
Allpro Tree & Landscaping Offers Peace of Mind During Hurricane Season and Beyond By Deborah Bostock-Kelley As a Florida resident, you are already aware that hurricane season begins on June 1 and doesn’t officially end until November 30. If you’ve lived here long enough, you know to secure patio furniture, move garbage and recycling bins against the house, and put away items that could become lethal projectiles when airborne.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Editor: ...............................................5 CMK Construction (cont)...........................12-13 All Pro Tree and Landscaping (cont)..........14-15
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Happy Mother’s Day, May The 4th be with you! May is full of holidays, commemoramedia franchise observe it by retions, proclamations, awareness events, watching the Star Wars movies, wearing Star Wars celebrations, and tacos, yes… costumes, sharing movie quotes and tacos! posting funny memes on social media. The 2nd Sunday of May we internaThe date was chosen for the pun on the tionally celebrate Mother’s Day. I would catchphrase “May The Force Be With like to personally wish my mother, BeYou” as “May The Fourth Be With You.” rardina Tedeschi, a very Happy Mother’s Also in May, many look forward to Day. I couldn’t have asked for a better “Cinco de Mayo,” which is a holiday that role model. I wouldn’t be the woman celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 vicI am today without your unconditional tory over France at the Battle of Puebla love and support. Thank you mom, for during the Franco-Mexican War. Cinco being the best woman I know. Your de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday strength, honesty, courage and resilin Mexico, but in the United States has ience make me incredibly proud to be evolved into a huge commemoration your daughter. of Mexican culture and heritage. The To all mother’s, grandmothers, great Holiday is frequently confused with grandmothers, and foster moms, I wish “Mexico’s Independence Day,” which in you all a very Happy Mother’s Day! reality, takes place on September 16th. Remember, successful mothers are not Finally, I want to bring your attenthe ones that never struggle or get frustion that May also marks Lyme Disease trated; they are the ones that never give Awareness Month. up, despite the struggles and continue Even though Lyme disease may not loving unconditionally. be too common here in Florida, you can Observed yearly on the last Monstill get infected. Take it from someone day of May, Memorial Day is a federal who is currently battling this debilitatholiday that commemorates all men ing and life-altering condition. I spent and women who have died in the line several years not knowing what was of duty while serving in the military for wrong with me, not understanding why the United States of America. This 2022 I was feeling so sick and tired all of the Memorial Day will be celebrated on time, until I was properly diagnosed by Monday 30. President Biden will give a an infectious disease doctor. speech on this day, and usually parades Fighting Lyme has been an uphill and other celebrations are hosted across battle, but with the proper treatment, I the Nation to remember our fallen am finally feeling like myself again. It’s soldiers that sacrificed their lives for been tough to open up to everyone our freedom. Please take a moment to about this, but if I can help raise awareremember them this Memorial Day. ness with my own story, then so be it. If Multiple small businesses will be you’re struggling to find a proper diagoffering magnificent Memorial Day and nosis, and you believe it could be Lyme Mother’s Day specials, one-of-a-kind ofrelated, please feel free to reach out to fers, and fantastic discounts on merchan- me directly at carla@nnlflorida.com and dise, products, and services. So please I will gladly share the health resources make sure to carefully browse this issue and specialists that have helped me live of Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, so a healthier life, despite my diagnosis. you can take advantage of those great deals and save big this upcoming May! Until next time, Star Wars fans? May 4, celebrates George Lucas’ Wars. Fans of the For Advertising Info 727-943-0551 I info@nnlflorida.com or visitStar tbnewsandlifestyles.com MAY 2022 5
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CMK- story continued from page 1 beginning, their commitment to their customers remains as strong as ever. With multiple fivestar online reviews, read what just a few of their many recently satisfied customers had to say about their experience with CMK Construction:
Collin and the crew turned an initial stressful situation into a positive experience. The result was a beautiful shower.”
Master Bathroom Remodel Bill H. 7 months ago “I recently got my master bathroom remodeled by CMK Construction. I What a difference a project am very happy with their manager makes! work, and they made the entire process go very Carole P. 5 months ago smoothly. From my initial “What a difference a meeting with Kelly for a project manager makes! quote, which was by far After a slow and stressful the best quote out of three start… Everything went companies, while using the smoothly after the project best quality material, to manager, Collin, took over my meeting with Jessica to my shower remodel. He pick out all the materials, was knowledgeable about where she understood construction, so he was my taste and offered her able to make suggestions ideas, to my meeting to improve the project. with Anthony, the project He communicated daily manager, who was my point and kept me informed of contact throughout the about what to expect. entire project and kept All crew members me informed every step were professional and of the way, everyone knew considerate. Everyone was exactly what I wanted before on time. This includes the construction began. The demo crew, plumber, and construction crew, Joe and Joey, who framed, installed Scott, did an amazing job, the Schluter system, and and I was very happy with tiled it. Communication how the bathroom turned and responsiveness from out. It looks absolutely
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beautiful. Even with a couple of minor issues noticed after completion, CMK manager, Dylan, sent the electrician and the guys back to take care of them. They did not finish until I was completely satisfied. Dylan and Anthony made sure that everything that I wanted to take care of was finished in a timely manner. I plan to have CMK remodel my other two bathrooms in the near future. I would highly recommend CMK to my friends and family for their home improvement needs. Thank you to everyone at CMK Construction.” If you visit their website https://www. cmkconstructioninc.com/ or Facebook page, there are many more similar reviews to choose from. “Products are a big
part of our customer experience,” Manny said, stressing the quality of the products CMK installs during their remodeling projects. “We are the bath and kitchen remodeling experts,” he noted, explaining that doing the same thing over and overdevelops and installation expertise. Their product choices also reflect CMK’s focus on quality. One of their bathroom providers, Schluter, like several of their other vendors, even provides a lifetime warranty. The ’customer experience’ Manny noted begins with your initial phone call. Unlike other contractors, following an initial, no-cost consultation visit from an experienced installation expert, a project specialist, to determine the
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cost of your project during an in-house consultation. Then design experts at their 4000 square foot showroom feature hundreds of products and accessories to customize and enhance your remodel project to your perfection. All materials, ordered and received in their
special warehouse, are delivered to your job site, ready for installation by the experienced CMK team, overseen by a project manager, explicitly assigned for your remodel. Your satisfaction is their goal! Caveat Emptor. Buyer beware. Not all remodeling contractors are the same,
and Manny offers several suggestions to potential buyers: Research the company and the products they will use. Are they quality products, or more inferior ones? Do they offer a warranty on those products? Is the company large enough to get your
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remodeling completed promptly? In our Covid era, workers are in short supply. Are they licensed, bonded, and insured? When looking for a remodeling expert, you owe it to yourself to choose the best, CMK Construction, voted the Best of the Best by the Tampa Bay Times, ‘Triple A’ rated by the Better Business Bureau, and recipient of multiple awards for quality and service. Call or come by today for all your bath and kitchen remodeling needs. You’ll be so glad you did! CMK Construction, 13329 W. Hillsborough Ave, Unit 104. Call 727800-1644 for a FREE, noobligation consultation for your remodeling project.
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All Pro- story continued from page 1 But what about the overgrown huge unpruned oak tree that shades your front yard? You’ve been meaning to call someone to trim the tree but just haven’t gotten around to it. Without proper attention, your beautiful tree becomes a ticking time bomb. Are you aware that heavy rain and one strong gust of wind can potentially topple a diseased tree onto your roof or worse, a neighbor’s and cause hundreds, even thousands of dollars of damage? It doesn’t have to end that way. The time to prepare is now. When you take the steps you need to make your home secure, don’t forget this one crucial element that is often overlooked and can cause damage to your home. The solution is not always the removal of trees but taking proper preventative care of them. In Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties, certified local arborist and Allpro Tree & Landscaping owner Pete Spiridis and his professional team of experts know how to care for your tree
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before it becomes a severe and dangerous issue. Pruning a tree is done for aesthetic reasons, but it also benefits the tree’s health. Removing damaged, diseased or broken limbs can prevent decay that can compromise structural integrity. Allpro Tree & Landscaping is prepared to help you during the 2022 Hurricane Season. The SaffirSimpson Hurricane wind scale explains the potential damage to your trees from a hurricane, particularly improperly pruned trees. Using a rating system of 1 – 5, it warns that, at 74 to 95 mph, even
a category one hurricane can cause damage. Large branches of trees can snap, and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled, possibly causing extensive damage to power lines, creating outages that can last several days. Downed trees can block roads, delaying the response time for emergency crews. “Trees in urban areas of Tampa Bay endure especially brutal stimuli. Some trees do not have the genetic predisposition to deal with these forces. Most trees that fail during the hurricane seasons are improperly
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pruned trees,” said Pete. At Allpro Tree & Landscaping, the arborists’ custom-tailor solutions promote the health of your unique trees and landscapes. Pete and his professional team of experts will gladly and affordably manage your tree or landscaping problem. If you loathe yard work but love a beautifully landscaped lawn, Allpro offers comprehensive yard clean-up using specialized tools and equipment. The company provides debris elimination, leaves, weeds, grass clippings removal,
mulching, composting, and refuse and waste disposal. Pete and the Allpro Tree & Landscaping experts design beautiful landscaping, trim all types of trees, grind and remove tree stumps, install and remove sod, place rock beds, lay mulch, and perform many other landscaping services for residential and business properties. Allpro Tree & Landscaping staff are highly creative designers who enjoy working with clients to create gorgeous landscape plans.
“Our goal is to build an aesthetically pleasing landscape that requires minimal maintenance and satisfies you in every possible way,” said Pete. “Allpro Tree & Landscaping has landscape design & installation down to a science. The result is always a stunning landscape that holds its beauty across posterity.” If you are wondering if Allpro Tree & Landscaping lives up to its reputation of providing “the elite service that you deserve,” as its website promises, 51 positive Google reviews attest to the company’s professionalism. “….We are so glad we called Allpro Tree & Landscaping because they really do live up to their name. Great job, guys. We would definitely recommend them to our neighbors and friends.” “They were very professional and polite. They worked well with each and made sure not to damage anything. They also went out of their way to make sure I was happy with their job. I would highly recommend them.” “QUALITY, Professional, Efficient, AND COMPLETELY SUPERB!”
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National online home service guru Angi (formerly Angie’s List) was impressed enough to present Allpro Tree & Landscaping with its “Super Service Award.” The Better Business Bureau, which analyzes and rates companies according to both the quality of the service they provide and the complaints received about them, awarded Allpro Tree & Landscaping its highest A+ rating. “We make every effort to stay within clients’ budget limits,” said Pete. “Furthermore, we get the job done with incredible speed. You won’t have to worry about our team dragging their feet and occupying your property longer than necessary. We strive to plan and build landscaping in as little time as possible to ensure that you are provided with landscape design & installation of the highest quality.” For information or to make an appointment with Allpro Tree & Landscaping, call 727409-3315 or 813-2449234 for a free, noobligation inspection or visit www.myallpro.com.
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