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hether you’ve been gone for 30 minutes or three months, the shock and panic is the same. Water squishing under your feet or sloshing from one room to the next is a true home disaster. Along with your insurance company, America’s Finest can make it all better. “We are a 24-hour emergency service,” said co-owner Robert Bourns. “We have two mounted carpet cleaning trucks and an emergency response trailer with all the dehumidifiers, fans, air scrubbers, etc.” The company has an office just outside of Sequim on U.S. Highway 101. It serves Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties for commercial, residential and emergency cleaning services. Bourns, co-owner Sean Ryan and their staff of five deal with the destructive power of water daily, from sewage backups, to broken pipes, to washers, toilets and dishwashers overflowing. “The 24-hour emergency service is the crux of our business and we like to take a job from beginning to end. A big part of our job is to restore the customer’s home to its pre-condition loss state,” Bourns said. The company also specializes in recovery from smoke damage, from getting rid of its pungent odor to particulate removal, and works closely with customers and their insurance companies. “On one job, a person had thousands of books and we cleaned each one,” Bourns said. Sequim resident Stan Gilliam established the business in 1993 as a carpet cleaning company and soon branched out into a water, fire and smoke restoration service. “Stan is very experienced and works closely with us,” Bourns said. “He’s our on-hand expert consultant.” Bourns explained how employees typically go about attacking soggy flooring and drywall, which acts as a wick.

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★ With this trailer, Robert Bourns and his America’s Finest crew are ready to roll to any fire, smoke or water damage emergency. Photo by Patricia Morrison Coate

“When we come in to a water situation, we use a moisture meter and read it for the walls, floors and carpet and ceiling sometimes. We also take a reading for humidity and temperature. Once that’s done, we have to figure out if the carpet needs to be pulled up and the pad removed to dry out the area,” Bourn said. “I’ve gone into situations from half an inch to 5 inches deep. Sometimes the flooring and drywall can be saved and sometimes not.” Employees pull out as much water as they can with the super vacs and then bring in behemoth fans and dehumidifiers. “With drywall, we make a hole and dry the inside wall cavity (with blowers), restore the drywall and paint it,” Bourn said. The process usually takes two or three days to dissipate the moisture, he

said. America’s Finest employees also have been trained to clean up mold — and death situations — Bourn said. Masks are mandatory for both scenarios. If, in the crew’s best judgment, the carpet or wood can’t be salvaged, America’s Finest also is the place to purchase new flooring. Many will remember Bourns’ partner Sean Ryan as the owner of Northwest Interior Design for nearly a dozen years. After selling the business about a year ago, he was compelled to take it back and reopened under the America’s Finest umbrella. The display store, in the former Northwest Interior Design building, has ample room to showcase the company’s wide array of carpeting, hardwood and laminate flooring, tile and vinyl. It also carries a selection of “green” products such as bamboo and cork flooring. Wood cabinets and countertops in a rainbow of man-made

composites and selections of natural marble and granite are displayed conveniently at the store. “We have from the oldest to the newest in products and we can get our hands on any flooring that customers desire,” Bourn said. “We like to think of ourselves becoming an interior design center, too, and I am excited by the possibilities. I really enjoy the interaction with people and getting their homes back in order — whether it’s new flooring or cleaning, it’s exciting to see their homes come together. He termed the tri-part business — commercial and residential cleaning, emergency services and retail flooring sales — as a good mix that meshes well. “It’s been good because we’re a local company that deals with these kinds of things and we think we’re America’s finest,” Bourn chuckled at his own pun. “I love the name and I love our business.”

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A nursery that has what its customers need

Rose Jaeger, above, takes time to present her beautiful display of pots and containers. From annuals to perenials, to shrubs and trees, Henery’s Garden Center is a popular, fully equipped garden center.

When it is time to winterize your yard, you will find help and expertise at Henery’s Garden Center. Center Preparing your yard for winter is not always a simple chore. Fall projects can eliminate much of the drudgery during the following spring. Henery’s Garden Center was full of customers on an August afternoon. Rose Jaeger, owner, took time out to discuss winterizing. “It is like getting ready for a party,” she said. “If you don’t do the work in the fall, you will have a bit of a mess in the spring.” Tim and Rose Jaeger own the large popular nursery at 1060 Sequim-Dungeness Way. They are getting ready for the fall planting season and are well-stocked with trees, shrubs and perennials. “Their roots grow all winter unless it is freezing hard,” said Rose Jaeger.” That is why fall is such an important time to plant those new additions to your landscape. If they are planted in the fall, they will be well-established and ready to grow in the spring.” Hopefully, gardeners will have their favorites tucked away and ready for the first frost. Jaeger stressed that people should stop fertilizing in late summer or fall, as the frost will kill new growth. “The lawn is the only place for fertilizer in the late summer,” said Jaeger. “Grass needs to be healthy before winter.” Henery’s offers mulches such as soil building compost and bark. Many plants benefit from good mulch surrounding

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Henery ... makes it easy to select the aquatic plants that suit you. Most of the water plants offered are very hardy providing ice does not get to the corms or roots. Water lilies should be left deep in the water where the ice cannot get to them. There are many water features at Henery’s and they will inspire a gardener to create his or her own. Jaeger stressed that fountains and other equipment that are used for water flow should be drained before a freeze. Tools tend to be neglected at the end of the year. Gardeners are rather anxious to hibernate when the cold weather sets in and interest in the yard and equipment wanes. However, it is important to clean tools. Cleaning prevents rusting and removes organisms that can cause disease. Blades should be sharpened and sterilized. All of the preparation that takes place in the fall helps to make spring a joyous time without a heavy work load. The perennial garden will need your attention also. Fall is the time to divide plants and throw away those that are diseased or dead. The dry perennials will need cutting down and some might need dividing. Gardeners have a lot to think about in the winter when it comes to their gardens. As Rose Jaeger says, looking forward to spring can be like getting ready for a party.

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Insulation might not be as exciting xciting as home décor but it is much more important because of the many benefits it offers. Tom Foley, owner of C & F Insulation at 258315 Highway 101 just west of Sequim, has been in the insulation business for 21 years. “Contractors are always calling me for advice,” said Foley. “Business is still good even in the recession.” C & F Specializes in new construction or remodeling homes and commercial buildings. Walls, floors, cathedral ceilings and metal buildings are on their long list of services. There is also a long list of certifications and memberships on the company’s Web site at www. candfinsulation.com. The company serves both Jefferson and Clallam counties. Among their most recent projects were the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Longhouse Market & Deli and the remodeling of Chimacum School. Insulation, the all-important ingredient in any building, protects from cold, heat, noise, vapors and air movement. It also saves on energy and the cost of energy. High quality insulation improves the value of your home and if you plan an entertainment room, quality insulation is a must for proper acoustics. Harmful materials no longer are found in insulation and the various products are much easier to work with than they were a decade ago. Today, you will find C & F Insulation many new 258315 Highway 101, products on the Sequim market 681-0480 that provide

structural support, as well as insulation. The products are made from a variety of materials and usually come in four types: rolls and batts, loose fill, rigid and foamin-place. Contractors such as C & F Insulation are well informed about all the options and what is appropriate for a given project. Be sure to check with building codes. “I want to emphasize the importance of quality,” Foley said. “Folks go for a cheaper product because of the economy but what you put into it pays back every day. It is a very important investment, the buyer needs to know that. The cheapest job is the worst job!” The higher the quality of insulation you choose, the more you help the environment. Heating and cooling consumes 30 percent of all energy used in commercial buildings. You can cut the monthly utility bills in your home up to 48 percent with high quality insulation. Builders and developers are very concerned about green factors, such as energy efficiency. “The good contractors get that idea,” said Foley. Reducing emissions of CO2 with proper insulation is an important responsibility for builders. Attic insulation is very important, Foley stressed. To learn if you have enough insulation in your attic, measure the thickness of the material. If rock wool or fiberglass is less than 11 inches thick or if cellulose is less than 8 inches

thick, more would be better. If your attic has a lot of quality insulation and your home still is drafty, you might need to add more insulation to the exterior walls. Do not forget to insulate around recessed light fixtures (consult an electrician) and vents. Crawl spaces should be inspected for problems and proper insulation. Floors should be insulated. Many utility companies offer incentives for insulation upgrades. There are also tax credits available. Clallam PUD, Puget Power and other power companies have approved C & F Insulation for weatherization programs. For your insulation questions, call Foley at 681-0480.

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three people. If they’re unhappy, they’ll them all the options, because frankly, it’s tell 20. We’re going to take care of folks.” their money and they should be able to Along with being licensed plumbers, make decisions on what they can afford,” Montelius and four of his technicians Montelius said. “We always are willing to are licensed specialty electricians, which repair or replace.” means they can work on devices with The company offers free inspections components of water and electricity, such and a 5-percent discount for seniors. as well pumps and submersible With any customer, even if the pumps. The license requires call isn’t water heater-related, eight hours of continuing Brother’s Plumbing education annually. employees will check Brother’s Plumbing Inc. Technicians can moisture around the 417 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim for service any type of water heater and note pump and perform its manufacturing date. 683-9191 complete drain cleaning If it’s getting near the end services. of its 10-12 year life span, One of the many ways the they will put an alert on the tank. company maintains a high level of service “We can install water heater pan is via a daytime dispatcher, who knows drains to the outside and water moisture where each crew is at any given moment, sensors,” Montelius said. “We’ve installed and an on-call after-hours dispatcher. quite a few water heater alarms to save “Here, you talk to a live person — customers money from damage to carpets within 10 minutes you’ll be talking to an and wood floors.” employee who can walk you through the Henning can consult with customers problem or who will come out and take who decide to replace their old heaters or care of it,” Montelius said. The company’s toilets with energy-efficient ones. service area is from Joyce, west of Port As Montelius quipped, “Ya gotta have Angeles, to Coyle in southern Jefferson plumbing,” so if yours isn’t performing County. properly, give the experts at Brother’s “Our customers are very important to Plumbing a call. us so we explain their problem and give ◀ Patricia Morrison Coate

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Customer satisfaction is the key ... The husband and wife team of Dave Kreps and Shirley Mercer of Kreps Construction, LLC, believe that working to help their customers discover what they really want and need from a new home or remodel is the best approach to customer satisfaction. Kreps has been interested in building for as long as he can remember and worked in some aspect of the trade for the past 36 years. His grandfather was a craftsman and his father a carpenter. He remembers as a youth the amazement he felt watching how they used tools and soon followed their lead by constructing treehouses and boats. When it came time to make a career decision, he toyed with the idea of pursuing his other interests of welding and wildlife management, but it seemed that construction work came naturally and always paid the bills. When the opportunity to become a builder’s apprentice presented itself, he did not have to think twice. In the 1980s, Kreps found himself working in Juneau, Alaska, where difficult and remote construction jobs were the norm. By that decade, most of the easy building lots had been scooped up, narrowing the work available to downtown remodels and new home lots on

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Shirley Mercer and Dave Kreps of Kreps Construction are pleased with the beautiful and functional kitchen in a new home they recently built in Sequim.

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Natural light and design flow add beauty and functionality to this Kreps Construction built home.

Dave Kreps built the woodwork and Shirley Mercer laid the tile around the propane fireplace of this Kreps Construction built home.

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Building a business, building a community Thomas Building Center has been a steady presence in Sequim since Vern Thomas and his son Rand first opened the doors in 1972. During their 37 years of business, they have weathered the low points and expanded to meet the booms in the building trade all the while keeping fast to their vision of customer service and community support. Before arriving in Sequim, the elder Thomas was a thirdgeneration lumber man with a business in Seattle. After a sevenyear hiatus to do Christian work, he decided to return to commerce, turning his sights toward a smaller community. Sequim came to the family’s attention when another son was clearing titles for the new SunLand development. Rand Thomas had experience in the retail grocery business. He and his dad considered opening a mom and pop store but instead joined forces to buy property in the current location from a company whose business was manufacturing trusses and wall panels. That first operation was about 25 percent of its present size with the entire retail store occupying what is now the paint department. Reflecting on those days, Thomas says that he and his dad had a great partnership. The two diverse backgrounds of customer service in a retail setting and building supply expertise attracted local contractors who appreciated the friendly and reliable service — and who to this

day, remain the largest Th om as Bu ild in g Ce part of their nt downtown Sequim in er op en ed fo r bu sin ess in business. 1972. Photos by Kelly McKil lip As the contractors’ place of choice, the business grew steadily to supply building materials and tools to the general public from Forks to Port Townsend. In 1974, the Thomases purchased two more lots to add to the existing four, built a large showroom and became an affiliate of the Ace® Hardware Corporation. Always with an eye to the future, they bought a building supply company in 1975, which they converted to manufacture and sell pre-hung doors, cabinets, mouldings, prefinishing and also added a carpet and vinyl showroom. A building slump in 1980 brought rethinking their vision for the future and they closed that part of the business. The family always had been involved in community activities and remained so in tough times. From 1981-1982, Rand Thomas served as the Rotary Club president. A plaque hangs on his wall expressing gratitude for his support in the building of the Sequim Library. From 1985-1995 local home construction began to explode with the development of Bell Hill and the Dungeness Golf Course. Contractors started to build expensive, custom homes. Tony Steinman was hired for his building experience and technical background to make sure contractors had what they needed to get the job done. Steinman continues in the role of contractor sales manager and has won great respect from his peers in the industry. The Thomases continued to purchase property for their business as it grew, bringing it to the size it is today. In 1995, Rand Thomas took six months off, partnering with Rochelle McHugh of McHugh Realty to organize the 100th Sequim Irrigation Festival. The years 2005-2006 brought a boom in speculative home building. Again, Thomas geared up with more salesmen who were relationship-driven partners in the projects of their contractors and owner-builder customers. In 2007, Rand and Darlene Thomas made a significant donation to the Olympic Medical Center Cancer Center and it subsequently became the

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Customers can stroll through model kitchens and much more in the Designs by Thomas showroom.

Thomas Family Cancer Center. Thomas had been involved with the Olympic Medical Center Foundation for many years, but the center has a much more personal meaning for him. He fought cancer in 2000 and lost both of his parents to the disease. The greatest pride he feels in this achievement is that patients no longer have to bear the expense and stress of traveling out of town for cancer care, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and doctor visits. With his experience of roller coaster trends in the industry, Thomas, who continues as CEO, recognized the approach of the current economic down turn as early as 2007. Together with Steinman, and his son, store manager Andrew Thomas, who by then had been a full-time employee for many years, he looked for new ways to strengthen the business. Bill Matthews was brought onboard as general manager in December 2008. Matthews arrived with an extensive and varied background in the building industry. Although new construction is depressed, he says, people still want to improve their residences. Helping their customers sort through the bewildering array of products always has been an important part of the business. Outside the center, there is a large, walk-on display of decking products that are available. The new “Designs by Thomas” showroom allows the homeowner to stroll by model kitchens and see and touch hundreds of door styles, cabinets and many other home products. The model bathroom on display is not only tastefully appointed but complies with the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition, the store now offers installation services for decks, kitchens, counter tops, doors, mouldings, hardware and windows using their extensive contractor base. Andrew Thomas says they work with customers to offer style at any budget and warranty their work. Mike Stratton is in charge

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Community support always has been part of the Thomas family business ethic. The Thomas Family Cancer Center in Sequim has made it possible for patients to stay close to home for cancer care, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and doctor visits.

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“The weakest link in any security system has always been the out going communication,” says Politika. “But with the latest in dedicated cellular dialers, it is virtually impossible for a burglar to get around the system.” Auto dialers can be preprogrammed to call several emergency phone numbers, from alarm companies to your office or cell phone. Complementing the electronic advancements in window and motion sensors, today’s surveillance systems offer cameras that can view in color for the best in daytime detail, but automatically switch to black-and-white, along with infrared illuminators, for superior nighttime viewing of up to about 50 feet.

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significant maintenance, fiberglass is efficient but expensive and vinyl has been perfected over considerable use and in a variety of locales. How does someone know if it’s time to replace the glass in their house, other than when prices are really good? With aluminum windows, you know it’s time to replace a sealed unit if you start seeing moisture inside the unit or if it’s often misty or cloudy inside the unit. Even though it can dissipate and clear at times, eventually it will get to the point where it won’t clear at all. Then it’s time to replace it. You can’t repair the sealed, insulated unit, so what you have to do is cut out the old sealed unit and install a new sealed unit. It’s really pretty simple. If you call Matthews Glass, they’ll send a specialist to the house to do a no obligation estimate. This can be done from the outside of the house and no one needs to be home. That estimate will be mailed to you and you

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“Packaging.” That was the simple, direct answer from Helen Freilich, waste reduction specialist for the city of Port Angeles, when she was asked what most important thing the average household could focus on to reduce their waste. “If people will just be aware when they’re at the store that they’re not just buying the product, they’re also buying the packaging. If you make that connection and try to avoid buying things in individual servings, buy milk in plastic containers that can be recycled instead of wax-covered paper cartons that can’t, look for things they can buy in bulk or look for recyclable packaging, all that can make a huge difference.” As a society, Americans have an enormous waste disposal problem and it is expensive for individuals and for the gover nment. The key to effective, environmentally conscious waste management involves three primary factors: reducing the amount of waste generated, reusing as many products as possible and recycling what is left. All three of those factors rely heavily on the individual and the individual household. After the initial problem of packaging, the next responsibility is disposing of material after it’s used. Recycling is making a significant improvement in dealing with waste. In Port Angeles, for example, everyone has free recycling pickup as part of their garbage bill. From curbside containers, they have weekly pickups of plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum

and tin cans, mixed paper and cardboard. In addition, glass bottles and jars can be recycled at conveniently located sites around town. Yard waste is the next most common type of material that can be recycled, either through the curbside yard waste recycling bins in the cities or through home composting, an increasingly popular option. The average family produces about four pounds of food waste per household per week and all of that can be composted easily and then used as clean soil in yards and gardens. “We’re encouraging home composting because it’s simple, a great source of soil for the garden and the right thing to do with food waste, yard waste, anything that can decompose. We can’t mix food waste with yard waste in our recycling program, so unless you compost it the only other option is for it to go in the garbage, which is expensive and more difficult for us to process,” said Freilich. Compost can either be brought to the city composting facility or it can be composted at home. More difficult materials to dispose of can be handled through the Moderate Risk Waste Facility at the Regional Transfer Center. They will take things such as cleaners, solvents, pesticides and herbicides, as well as paint, oil and many types of metal. Such things as motor oil, antifreeze and auto batteries also can be taken to the Regional Transfer Station to be disposed of at no charge. Larger items such as appliances, architectural materials and such can be taken there for a charge. If the item still is in working condition, there are many options. An important means of recycling larger items that are in working condition is to use local Internet resources,

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Helen Freilich is the waste reduction specialist for the city of Port Angeles. She is particularly emphasizing choices that reduce packaging and recycling organic waste through composting.

such as the 2good2toss program, where people can give away reusable building materials and large appliances for other people to put back into use. Things such as furniture, bicycles, working TVs, clothes, household appliances, computers and monitors can be given to the local thrift stores to be resold to benefit the organizations that sponsor those stores. “People outside the city limits can also

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