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We may take it for granted, but indoor plumbing didn’t used to be standard of living. People used to utilize outhouses, get their water from wells for all chores and drinking water. I am very grateful that I was born in the age of indoor plumbing! Even though having indoor plumbing is a blessing, water can be a tricky wicket. Trying to repair or install any plumbing fixture can be tricky and if it goes wrong could cause a lot of damage. That’s why when I have plumbing issues or need to a new fixture installed, I call the professionals at 207 Plumbing & Heating.

207 Plumbing & Heating has highly skilled and trained technicians that are licensed plumbers. Their plumbers are ready and equipped to handle all of your commercial and residential plumbing needs. There is no job that is too big or too small for them to handle. When it comes to plumbing they offer a number of services that are sure to suite an of your plumbing needs. They can come do an inspection of your indoor plumbing system, they can complete any indoor plumbing installation no matter the project. One of the biggest issues homes face is probably clogged drains, don’t spend another weekend getting dirty, call the professionals! There are a number of things in your home or business that you may think you can install or fix yourself, such as dishwashers, toilets, sinks and shower, but don’t try and do it alone. I know one project I wouldn’t want to get my hands dirty in is fixing or installing septic plumbing or septic tanks, I would definitely call the pros at 207 Plumbing & Heating.

Don’t wait and deal with your troublesome plumbing issues another moment, call 207 Plumbing & Heating to speak with them today. Their trained and licensed technicians will treat your home or business with respect and get the issue solved quickly and professionally. Don’t go back to the dark ages, call 207 Plumbing & Heating today!

When it’s time to do some work on your home, choosing your general contractor can seem overwhelming and confusing. Especially if this is your first time looking to have some general contracting done on your home or business. If you live in the right area, you might be in luck because I have a great general contractor that will provide only the best service. If you’re looking for the right general contractor to handle your building project from start to finish, Nautilus Construction is the right general contracting company for you!

These professionals take the time to get to know each and everyone of their customers, what they’re looking to have done and their budget. They deliver only the best customer service, making sure the final outcome is exactly what you wanted. These general contracting professionals have years of experience handling each and every detail of the entire building process. They won’t miss a thing and will make sure that everything is done to their exact specifications.

They will treate your home or business with the utmost respect, treating it as if it were their own. So if you’re thinking about having some general contracting work, rest assured that Nautilus Construction is the company for you. Reach out to these general contracting professionals for a consultation and see if it’s a right fit for you!

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.

My favorite thing about 207 Heating and Plumbing is fully committed to delivery on excellence in all aspects of their business. They strive to uphold standards of integrity which are bound by fairness, personal responsibility and honesty. That is what sets them apart, their unique quality of service they deliver to each and every customer. They have the experience and accurate knowledge of all aspects of their trade. Above all they put their customers concerns and interests at the top of the list!

They offer a variety of services including heating, plumbing and heat pumps. They onnly hire properly trained and licensed plumbers that are ready to take care of all of Maine’s commercial and residential plumbing service needs. In regards to heating they can handle everything from installation to general maintenance and contract work. They are also an Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner, which means they’re knowledgeable in energy efficient heating options for your home or business. 207 Plumbing and Heating is also experienced with heat pumps which can take care of your heating and cooling needs. Heat pumps have been proven to be one of the more energy efficient alternatives to standard furnaces and air confectioners.

If you have found yourself in the need of a plumbing or heating service you know who to call, 207 Plumbing and Heating and set up a meeting today. No matter what your project needs are or if you just need some general maintenance they’re the company to call.

It seems as though people have been gobbling up homes over the past couple years. This leaves me thinking, how man of those homes are on the older side and might require some education for those do it yourselfers. One thing I’ve found that can be tricky to deal with is plaster. When pondering if it was even reasonable to think about repairing plaster walls myself, I stumbled upon a great e-Book called The Old House Handbook edition on How to Plaster. This author has spent years in the field and felt that her knowledge needed to be shared with budding homeowners.

While reading this e-Book you will cover a large scope of things all about plaster. She walks you through how to identify a number of plaster systems, as well as how to handle these systems. One thing that I was really curious about was how to repair cracks in lovely old plaster walls. Luckily she includes a step by step crack repair tutorial! She also walks you through how to patch plaster. One big issue that I thought would arise while trying to work on plaster walls is how to use new materials and supplies, but still keep the same look and feel. This author will show you how to use modern supplies to make your repairs easier. One of the reasons we admire and love to keep these plaster walls is the technique and time put into making them. This great e-Book will also teach you how to develop and improve on your own technique.

Don’t feel lost in the sea of plaster, get this great plaster guide to help you through your vision of repairing your plaster walls. You don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to spend a bucket load of money to make your plaster walls look like new!

Calling all Lumber Harvesters, Loggers, Arborists, Landscapers and anyone else who finds themselves surrounded by wood chips! I have found a trucking and delivery company that offers wood chip disposal, Dirt Direct. One of my favorite things about their wood chip disposal program is that they do all they can to make sure that it all gets recycles. Dirt Direct recycles the wood chips their customer drop off or have picked, with local power plants. When you go with Dirt Direct for your wood chip disposal needs you can rest easy knowing they will be given new life.

Dirt Direct offers hassle free pick up and drop off of wood chips. Get more time out of your day by having Dirt Direct pick up your wood chips, or you can arrange to drop it off at their facility at your convenience. If you’re a home owner and have a recently cleaned up your land or yard and you have a bunch of wood waste such as branches, stumps and slash, Dirt Direct can come get it out of your way! They will grind up all your wood waste for use by municipalities, loggers, contractors and tree companies.

Get wood waste out of your way and put to good use!

Don’t take your wood waste to the landfill, give Dirt Direct a call and have it recycled! Help Dirt Direct take the eco-friendly road and take your wood waste off your hands.

One my favorite things about Nautilus Construction is their approach to general construction, it’s what is called design build construction. If you haven’t heard about design build construction let me fill you in, it’s a much easier way to completing construction projects. Instead of the craziness of hiring a number of different companies for the design, one for the building and then other contractors if needed. With the design build construction Nautilus Construction handles everything, leaving you with one point of contact when you have questions, concerns or suggestions.

Nautilus Construction is a very handy general contractor making large construction projects seamless and lessening the likeliness of addition cost. They can handle everything from new construction to kitchen or bath remodeling. They treat every job site as if it were their own home, treating your home or place of business with the respect it deserves. Don’t spend another minute looking for the right general contractor, call Nautilus Construction today to schedule your consultation today.