Month: May 2019

I know that one of my dreams for my home has always been a large and high tech home theater. I enjoy being able to sit at home and enjoy the same video and sound quality as if I was at the movie theater. Once I started looking into doing a home theater installation myself, I found that it can be very confusing and a little overwhelming. That’s when I found the home theater installation experts at Downeast Audio Video.

These great professionals will take the time to get to know you, what you’re looking for, your space and your budget. After gathering all the necessary information they will talk you through the options that fit all your criteria. They make sure to stay up to date with the current audio and video technology so they can always offer you the best equipment for you home theater installation.

No matter if you’re looking for a larger sound than video, or perhaps you’re looking for crystal clear video and not so much into the audio, they’ll be able to help. When you decide that it’s time to start talking to a home theater installation expert, be sure to keep Downeast Audio Video in mind. All their customers have great things to say about they professional attitudes and expertise in their field.

If you haven’t noticed the housing market in Maine has been booming for the last year or so. Living in an old state such as Maine means that a good number of the houses on the market are pretty old and probably still have old building materials such as plaster in them. Depending on your preferences you may like the old style look and want to preserve it, but fixing and repairing plaster can be tricky. If this sounds like you, you’re in luck because a Maine author has published a book that will teach you how to plaster.

In this Old House CPR book about plaster you will learn about a number of things all relating to plaster. This book will teach you how to properly identify different plaster systems as well as teach you how to handle each of those different systems. This how to book will show you how to analyze your plaster problems and walk you through how to fix them. One thing that I have found might be tricky is repairing old plaster when all you have available is modern materials. That’s why I was thrilled when I realized this book covers how to use modern materials to make your plaster repairs much easier. One of the trickiest things about plaster is that it requires technique and understanding of the material to make your repairs strong and clean looking. This book will teach you how to improve and develop your plaster technique. Probably one of the most saught after sections in this plaster book is how to repair cracks and patching holes in your plaster.

If you have recently purchased an old home with plaster walls or other fixtures, and you plan on doing most of the work yourself, this book is a must have! The Old House Handbook edition on How to Plaster teaches you how to address numerous plaster topics and walks you through how to handle each of them. Don’t stare at your plaster in confusion for another moment, get this great plaster eBook today!

We all know that fire protection is a very important piece of any home or business, but they often get forgotten about or left unchecked. That’s why I was thrilled when I learned about a local Maine company that provides fire alarm inspections, Maine Fire & Security. These professionals know all there is to know about fire alarm systems. They can handle everything from providing fire alarm inspections, fire alarm installations, service and monitoring for most of the major brands.

It is important to know that your fire alarm system is serviced and performs as intended to keep your home, business or investments safe from fire. That’s why having fire alarm inspections on an annual basis is very important. If you find yourself a little unhappy with your current fire alarm system or you’re looking to get a quote for an annual fire alarm inspection, give Maine Fire & Security a call!

Whether you’re looking to have a new fire alarm system installed in a new construction or replacing you’re current system, Maine Fire & Security can help you. They will even come over and provide an inspection so you know where your current system stands. Every home should have a fully equipped fire alarm system that has the ability to notify the occupants in case of a fire. Having them come in and do a fire alarm inspection could be as simple as replacing smoke detectors or moving their location. Installing a smoke detector by yourself can be a simple process, but the professionals have knowledge you may not have. The placement and the type of smoke detector is a very important to providing the best protection for your family and home.

Another really important thing to have in every home or business is carbon monoxide detectors. There are a number of products that offer a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector in one. Depending on the layout of your home or business these might be the perfect option for you. To really know you’re protected and be able to rest easy, give Maine Fire & Security a call and have them do a fire alarm inspection

Spring is finally here which means it’s time to start working on your landscaping, which might mean you need a decent amount of mulch. One of my least favorite things about going and picking up a bunch of bags of mulch is getting the car dirty and a little smelly. That’s why I was thrilled to learn there’s a company in my area that offers mulch delivery! This service isn’t just for homeowners as myself, but can also be a time saver for landscaping companies who need a large amount of mulch at one job site.

Not only do they offer the amazing service of mulch delivery, they also have a variety to choose from! Including playground friendly mulch which is IPEMA certified, which is great if your a landscaping company that services schools, or if you’re a school looking to have a fresh layer on your playground. Some of the more popular of varieties of mulch they offer through their mulch delivery service is black/dark bark mulch, wood chips and cedar/cypress red bark mulch. Each of them serving their own purpose and creating their own look.

Black/dark mulch is one of the most popular mulches, created using only 100% natural barks which created a great looking black/dark brown color. This great product likes to stay in place, which makes it the right choice for hills and sloped areas and less likely to washout. One of their other options is wood chips, which are very course in texture, but offers a variety of color and size creating a natural wood look, and more of an informal mulching choice. Last but not least the cedar/cypress red bark mulch has a red color, which makes those beautiful gardens beds of yours stand out! So when you find yourself in need of a decent amount of mulch, call Dirt Direct for their mulch delivery service.