All in 1 Handyman Services, serving Irvine, and Newport Beach, Orange County, helps homeowners recycle, restore, replace, and repair salvaged items.

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) October 05, 2012

Companies are popping up today selling old reclaimed wood with years of weathering and turning the material into something beautiful like picture frames, park benches, fences, planter boxes and yes, even doors for master bathrooms, says Steve Bowman, owner of All in 1 Handyman Services. Recently a client from Irvine found a website describing step-by-step how to build a sliding barn door. We were asked to install the custom built door with barn door hardware in their master bedroom. The door installation provided an incredible finishing touch on the master bedroom remodel.

If homeowners think outside the box, many salvaged items can be reused in the home as seen in these photos. For example, old wooden lockers from a warehouse can be turned into upper cabinets or discarded flower pots can be used as pendant lights adapted to a track light system. Old fireplace mantles, vintage light fixtures, faucets, or metal ceiling tiles can all be installed for a unique look. Some of the older products are actually better quality as well. The creative and artistic homeowner can even turn recycled materials into works of art or art installation in their homes.

Where can recycle materials and products be found? Homeowners may be surprised at all the resources available. Aside from salvage stores and companies that sell reusable home products, check out antique stores, auctions, garage sales, flea markets, Craigslist, and demolition companies. Dilapidated barns are often a good source for wood that can be used in flooring, and wall or ceiling treatments.

Steve enjoys helping homeowners and interior designers execute their vision by providing installation of recycled materials, art installation, or window treatments. He can restore, replace, or repair anything. His wide range of handyman services includes remodeling, painting, finish carpentry work, gates, fences, drywall, flooring, electrical work, plumbing, window installation, concrete work, deck staining, and much more. For more information about this exceptional company, please visit their website at http://www.allin1-handyman.com.

About All in 1 Handyman Services

All in 1 Handyman has been around for more than 15 years providing high quality handyman services along with home remodeling services. Services include general handyman services along with kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, trim, drywall, flooring, cabinets, window installation, electrical work, fixing plumbing leaks, landscaping, concrete work, roof repairs, dry rot and termite damage, fences, gates, art installations, and packing and crating valuables. Owner Steve Bowman is a jack of all trades and no job is too big or small. The companys motto is Work done with integrity, honesty & reliability and Steve stands behind every job he completes. He gladly serves the Irvine, Newport Beach, and Orange County areas.

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PICAYUNE Two change orders dealing with the construction of the addition to historic City Hall for beautification purposes were questioned by council member Larry Breland at Tuesday evenings Picayune City Council meeting.

The changes had to do with changing the installation of vinyl composition tile to porcelain flooring and with upgrading the drop tiles for the ceilings to a more aesthetically pleasing type.

Changing the flooring from vinyl to porcelain will cost the city an additional $12,000. Breland asked for a reason to change the flooring. Public Works Director Eric Morris said not only would the porcelain flooring look better, but it would require less maintenance in waxing and other care.

Morris said within four years the city would recoup the cost of the upgrade by not needing to get the porcelain flooring waxed and maintained each year.

The council unanimously approved the change in the buildings flooring.

The second change order dealt with changing the ceiling tiles to a more aesthetically pleasing type with beveled edges and recessed support, Morris said. The cost for this change would add $3,303 to the citys construction bill.

This change prompted Breland to again ask again what the purpose of the change would be. Morris said it would make the public spaces of the building more attractive. Breland said at the current rate of changes being made, he fears the city will exceed the bond money borrowed to construct the addition, prompting the possibility of the city digging into other funds in order to finish the project.

I have a problem with us spending like that now, Breland said.

Breland then asked how much the air conditioning system would cost and if there are enough funds set aside to cover the expense. Morris said the cost of the air conditioning unit would be between $43,000 and $46,000.

A motion to approve the change in the type of ceiling tile as approved by council members Larry Watkins, Jason Todd Lane, Wayne Gouguet and Mayor Ed Pinero Jr., but opposed by Breland. Council member Lynn Bogan Bumpers was absent from Tuesdays meeting.

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JoineryStore brings engineered oak flooring solutions to homes.

Sheffield, Yorkshire (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

Customers who wish to use this innovative flooring in their homes can visit the JoineryStore in person to see samples of the two variants. They are conveniently open from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. between Monday and Friday as well as from 8 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. on Saturday. The other way to get in touch with the company is to contact them via email. They offer to send a small panel section of one or both of the oak flooring variants for a very small fee, including postage. Using these samples, the customer can confirm which option better matches the furniture and overall ambience of their home, and make the right choice. It also lets them appreciate the quality products being used by JoineryStore.

Once the customer is satisfied with the sample and has made up their mind about which option they wish to go with, the professionals at the flooring company will explain the installation process in detail. They are trained in fitting joinery products and their top-quality service will leave the customer amazed at the finish. After the installation is completed, the fitters will dispose of all waste and leave the place neat and tidy.

The JoineryStore staff are friendly and willing to answer any and all queries. The aim is to give the customer the best experience and win their loyalty. This company gets the raw materials for their engineered oak flooring from the best sources. Since it is imported by the container load, these are priced competitively and provide good value for money. Shipping of the bulky, heavy flooring is priced reasonably, but if the customer wishes, they can personally collect the flooring pieces instead of requesting a home delivery.

JoineryStore has many years of experience supplying wooden doors, stair parts, staircase cladding and flooring to residential customers. Anyone who wants to install flooring for their new home or replace existing flooring should avail of the excellent services of JoineryStore. Visitors will be thoroughly impressed and the owners will be proud of their home.

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Choosing the flooring for the home is one of the most significant decisions to make in terms of the long-term, overall look and feel of the space. Its a big financial decision, and theoretically its not going to be changed for at least a number of years or ideally, for many years to come. But choosing between real hardwood flooring and laminate means being stuck between two very different choices: authentic and long lasting but difficult to maintain and expensive, or inexpensive and easy to clean, but not so durable and not quite the real thing.

HomeThangs.com introduced an option to get best of two worlds porcelain tiles printed with wood patterns (also called wood tile), that offer picture-perfect natural wood color and variety with durability that exceeds either wood or laminate, and is easy to clean and less expensive than one might think.

(PRWEB) October 02, 2012

Choosing the flooring for the home is one of the most significant decisions to make in terms of the long-term, overall look and feel of the space. Its a big financial decision, and theoretically its not going to be changed for at least a number of years or ideally, for many years to come. But choosing between real hardwood flooring and laminate means being stuck between two very different choices: authentic and long lasting but difficult to maintain and expensive, or inexpensive and easy to clean, but not so durable and not quite the real thing.

HomeThangs.com introduced an option to get best of two worlds porcelain tiles printed with wood patterns (also called wood tile), that offer picture-perfect natural wood color and variety with durability that exceeds either wood or laminate, and is easy to clean and less expensive than one might think.

1.Porcelain Tiles That Look Like Wood

The wood look tiles introduced by HomeThangs.com are manufactured by Mediterranea, a US-based company with a proprietary printing method that allows them to print high definition images directly onto their porcelain tile. The result is hard, durable, easy-to-clean tiles that look exactly like hard wood, with a spectacularly natural looking degree of built in grain variation and color. The Tumble Weed Wood Tile is just that tile! And unlike many wood tiles, Mediterranea doesnt print their wood patterns on square tile theyre the first company in the US to make 48 long wood tile planks so they can be installed and arranged like a real hardwood floor.

2.Wood Prints Captured In the Wild

With laminate wood flooring, one has to be very careful with how the planks are laid for the simple reason that there are only so many wood grains per style per package, which can easily end up creating an unintentional pattern that will make the non-natural nature of the floor more obvious. Mediterraneas wood tiles are different because each collection doesnt merely represent a few wood-like designs, theyre painstakingly designed to recreate real wood, with a much greater degree of variety in shade and grain like one on a real wood floor. Many patterns (like the Wild Timber Wood Tile ) are even designed specifically to look weather-worn, reflecting our nations coastal boardwalks and rustic cabins, creating a unique aged floor without the wait or any of the difficult maintenance.

3.Plank Shaped Tile for Hardwood Style Installation

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Kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturer and installer offer built in iPad with new kitchen installation.

Hartford, CT (PRWEB) September 30, 2012

Express Kitchens manufactures their own Star Cabinetry line and also offer the Aristokraft, Armstrong, Homecrest, and Europa. cabinet lines. Express Kitchens has locations in Hartford, Newington, Waterbury, Hamden, Orange, and Brookfield, CT, and are planning a November 2012 expansion of a new kitchen showroom in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

Express Kitchens has been in business since 2002 and is the fastest growing kitchen cabinet manufacturer, retailer, and installer in Connecticut with over 5000 kitchens already installed. A family owned and operated business, Express Kitchens is one of the largest cabinet manufacturers in Connecticut, supplying the entire Northeast market. Producing and assembling their own cabinet line including laminate and granite counter tops allows Express Kitchen to pass along savings to customers. Monthly store wide promotions are offered.

About Express Kitchen

Established in 2002 in Hartford, Connecticut, Express Kitchens superior cabinet and countertop quality and installation service resulted with the expansion of the company to open five subsequent kitchen showrooms in Newington, Waterbury, Hamden, Orange, and Brookfield, CT, with a seventh location planned for the Fall of 2012 in Springfield. MA. Express Kitchen has 44 employees and a fleet of independent contractor kitchen installers, all of whom are dedicated to customer satisfaction. With the recent addition of Express Kitchens Star Cabinet line manufactured by Express Kitchen in Hartford, CT, Express Kitchen is able to pass along significant savings while using top quality materials to their customers. Express Kitchen is a proud member of the NKBA - National Kitchen & Bath Association, the BBB Better Business Bureau, and the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.

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OnFlooring, Inc a start up national retailer of do-it-yourself flooring products including hardwood, laminate, bamboo and cork has launched onflooring.com

Studio City CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2012

According to CEO and flooring industry veteran Ohan Markarian, "The selection of glueless click-together floors has rapidly expanded over the past 10-15 years. There are now thousands of choices across multiple categories like hardwood, bamboo, cork, vinyl and leather."

With relatively simple step-by-step instructions all of OnFlooring's products can be installed without glue, nails or complicated tools. These "floating installation" floors are perfectly suited for DIY weekend warriors. Currently 100% of OnFlooring's products utilize the patented UNICLIC joint locking system under license from Unilin, a division of Mohawk Industries, Inc.

The new website features OnFlooring's proprietary AccuQuote shopping cart which simplifies the generation of a flooring project quote by making it virtually impossible to overlook a necessary component. Additionally OnFlooring's comprehensive Learning Center includes unique and informative videos, animations and original articles based on years of experience from seasoned flooring professionals.

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA--(Marketwire - Sep 28, 2012) - Evans Consoles Incorporated, the leader in design and manufacturing of 24/7 mission critical console solutions, is pleased to announce the award of an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Cab installation and modernization project from the US Army, Ft Campbell, Kentucky.

Under the contract, Evans Consoles Inc. and Leader Communications Inc. (LCI) will provide custom installation and modernization services to the US Army at Ft Campbell.The contract will upgrade and modernize the Tower Cab at Ft Campbell with new consoles, updated electrical wiring, and other facility enhancements.

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"This contract award is a demonstrated sign of the kind of commitment Evans has made within the air traffic control market,not only in the US, but around the world.", says Greg Smith, CEO for Evans Consoles.He went on to say "Evans has the most experienced team of technical staff who understand how to effectively support the US Army and its'' unique ATC needs."

Dave Rivers, Director for ATC at Evans noted "Many in the ATC industry are well aware that Evans provides ATC consoles for all domains including Control Tower, Terminal Radar, En Route Radar, Air Operations, Traffic Flow Management, and Maintenance.But Evans also supports our customers with Turn-Key Services for the many support components to any complex control room.Being able to have a single point-of-contact for electrical wiring, flooring, lighting, ceiling, custom millwork and many other components is a real advantage for our ATC customers"

"This award will allow LCI to combine our leading Air Traffic Control support skills with Evans Consoles, another industry leader, to provide outstanding support to the US Army at Ft Campbell," said Mike Armstrong, LCI''s Infrastructure Manager.

About Evans Consoles Incorporated

Evans Consoles Inc. is the world leader in mission critical solutions for technology-intensive work environments with recognized market leadership within the government, air traffic control, corporate, command and control, surveillance and homeland security markets. With over 9000 installations world-wide, Evans designs and manufactures control room console solutions including air traffic control tower, terminal, en route and oceanic solutions.

About Leader Communications Inc.

LCI is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2008 certified, rated CMMI (v1.2) Level 3, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing telecommunications, engineering support, information technology, and management services to its Government and commercial customers..LCI is committed to providing the highest level of professional services and cost-effective solutions for today''s challenging requirements.

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LANCASTER, Pa., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We all love to bring things home from vacation. This year, in addition to the usual trinkets and T-shirts, how about bringing back a few practical ideas and products to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, many of which you can put into action almost as soon as you get home?

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The VISION House in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot presented by Green Builder Media (GBM) in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering is designed to provide real solutions for contemporary green living.Since living green begins at home and a "green" kitchen is becoming a priority for many homeowners, it's one of the focal points of the exhibit which incorporates flooring and cabinet products by Armstrong World Industries.

Kids Learn Earth-Friendly Tips

The exhibit represents a modern 21st century home, designed with sustainable products and intelligent systems. Throughout the exhibit, children and adults are encouraged to consider how they can reduce their personal impact on the planet. The experiential exhibit highlights the very best in green residential design, including high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, whole-home automation systems, and products like hardwood floors and wood cabinets.

The hardwood floors are not just beautiful; they're also durable and long lasting. "This type of flooring from Armstrong allows people to enjoy wood's natural beauty, while knowing it was derived from a carefully managed renewable resource," said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president, Marketing, Armstrong Residential Flooring.

150 Years of Innovation and Sustainability

In its 150 years of doing business, Armstrong has a history of innovation and wise use of resources. Its interior products business began by recycling cork waste to make linoleum flooring for homes and commercial buildings. One hundred years later, the company is still making linoleum with natural ingredients, and now markets the most extensive portfolio of residential floor products available genuine hardwood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl sheet and tile as well as cabinets and ceiling products.

As the world's largest hardwood flooring company and a manufacturer of wood cabinetry products, Armstrong has a vested interest in protecting the forests where the raw materials originate. "Our commitment to sustainability requires that we protect the communities where we extract, process and manufacture our wood products," said Villanueva-Heras.

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LAKE PARK, Fla., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoSmart Surface Technologies (EST) secured a contract today with VSGI LLC Building Solutions of Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The agreement with EcoSmart Surface Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renewable Corporation (RNWB) opens the way for installation on VSGI'S existing task order contracts and future contracts with the VA. VSGI is a verified service-disabled Veteran-owned business, which provides sustainable construction and management services to meet Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside requirements within the agencies of the Federal Government.

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Brian Ireland, president of EcoSmart Surface Technologies stated, "We are excited to work with VSGI and the Veteran's Administration, it is rewarding to know that we can assist in making the VA hospitals, specialty medical centers and clinics not only visually pleasing but also safer for our Veterans and their families."

The initial projects are planned to seal and encapsulate hazardous materials such as asbestos haunting older government and private buildings. The process will save substantial construction cost and downtime. The EcoSmart Surface Technologies flooring system will create a permanent monolithic chemical bond with the existing surface. Application also requires less energy consumption, little waste and is safer and less disruptive than conventional processes because the asbestos material does not need to be removed.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for Renewable and should add millions in revenues for the Company," states Manpreet Singh, Chief Financial Officer of The Renewable Corporation.

About EcoSmart Surface Technologies

EcoSmart Surface Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renewable Corporation Inc., has developed an exciting new alternative in decorative floor surface coverings. Innovative and unique process (patents pending) achieve a highly desirable appearance that's extremely durable, also provides superior quality and performance, and offer a more environmentally friendly choice than conventional flooring options. EcoSmart Surface technologies' products and processes can even seal and encapsulate hazardous materials such as asbestos, and place it in a permanent chemical bond. Application also requires less energy consumption and is safer than conventional processes. Interior and exterior flooring, countertops and many other horizontal surfaces can all be enhanced using these new methods.

About The Renewable Corporation

The Renewable Corporation (TRC, trading symbol RNWB) was established in 2004, adopted its present name in 2008, and is based in Lake Park, Florida. It develops and supplies products, services, and technologies that use efficient, renewable resources. TRC knows there is significant interest in clean, green, and lean methods that offer superlative quality at a cost that is a reasonable alternative to traditional choices, and will have a less hazardous impact on the environment and human health.

The Renewable Corporation family of companies integrates sustainable manufacturing and distribution with cutting edge research and proprietary technology to provide the most advanced line of products and services available. TRC actively seeks out partner companies and individuals that are engaged in similar, forward leaning efforts. The company encourages creative synthesis and the inspired application of ideas in unexpected places. Discovering new solutions to existing and anticipated problems is the corporation's primary goal. The Renewable Corporation portfolio already contains multiple patents and patented products.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE: Easy mix and match laminated flooring creates unique personal style and will certainly stand the test of time.

KUCHING: AMHOME Sdn Bhd is holding a Raya promotion for home lovers to do a makeover on their homes for the festive celebration.

According to the person-in-charge Timothy Chai, among the popular features is the laminated flooring.

He said it has increasingly become the ideal flooring for many places include homes, offices, hotels and even commercial spaces.

It becomes irresistible when customers find its many advantages such as cigarette burn resistant, low formaldehyde emission, hygienic and environmental friendly, termite resistant, glue-free installation, impact resistant, wear resistant, fade resistant, stains resistant, not easily flammable, suitable for under-flooring heating with proper installation procedure and vacuum technology edge protection.

AMHOME offers a great variety of floorboards by Robina Flooring and its own range of AMHOME Flooring.

During the promotion period, until Hari Raya, customers will be able to enjoy discounts of 10 to 20 per cent.

Robina Flooring offers a 10-year warranty and AMHOME Flooring, 15-year warranty, subject to the terms and conditions.

Chai said the new series of AMHOME, the 8mm Real Wood Grain i-surface comes in three types: i-face, i-groove and i-born.

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