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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.

I don’t know about you but I love curling up on the couch in front of a good movie, and nothing makes that better than an amazing home theater installation. No matter how much I appreciate a good home theater, I wouldn’t know where to start when it came to installing one. Luckily for me there’s a great audio and video company in my area, Downeast Audio Video, the Maine home theater experts.

These professionals do more than just plug some wires in, they know how to look at a space and pin point the best places to put speakers and where to run wires so they don’t become an eye sore. Before even starting your home theater project they will take the time to sit down with you and figure out exactly what is it you’re looking for. They take the time to listen and plan out each piece of the home theater installation. They won’t leave you feeling confused or with unanswered questions.

They also stay up to date on the latest technologuy and equipment in the field. When you work with these Maine home theater professionals you get nothing but the best. They treat each home or place of business as if it were they’re own. You can rest assured that when working with Downeast Audio Video, you’re in good hands. Contact them today to schedule your personal consultation today.

Spring is on it’s way! It may not seem like it if you look outside, but spring is just around the corner. One of my favorite things about spring, is the spring cleaning! I love cleaning every inch of my home, cleaning things that have been neglected for a year. One thing that comes along with spring cleaning is removing the useless or unused junk. Doing junk removal can seem really overwhelming depending on the junk you want to have removed. Well you’re in luck, there is a Maine company called Casco Bay Cleanout that can handle pretty much any junk removal you can throw at them!

They have the skilled hands and equipment to get junk out of your hair. They handle everything from garage or basement clean out to hauling away old oil tanks or burners. They have fleet of vehicles and trailers to fit any junk removal job, no matter the size. If you live in the city it can often be a pain to get to the dump. They’re open weird hours, and are packed on the weekends. Don’t spend your off time waiting in line at the dump. Another issue I’ve found with doing your own junk removal is having the right vehicle for the job. Eliminate having to rent a truck or van and then waiting in line at the dump. Call the junk removal experts at Casco Bay Cleanout today!

The housing market was pretty hot over the summer. Have you recently purchased a house that needs some love? If you have purchased an older house with plaster walls than you might find this eBook helpful. From an author who has had her hands dirty fixing and repairing plaster walls, has published a book called, The Old House Handbook edition on How to Plaster. This How to Plaster handbook will teach you how to address numerous plaster topics.

It covers a number of issues that could arise when trying to fix up an old house with plaster walls. This book with teach you how to identify various plaster systems as well as how to handle the different systems. It will also show you how to analyze your plaster problem and how to go about fixing it. One big issue that may come up with trying to fix your plaster wall is trying to use the modern materials with an old structure. Never plastered anythign before? Have no fear, this handbook will do a great job at teaching you how to plaster, different techniques and how to improve your plastering techniques. Last but not least this creat handbook will teach you how to repair cracks, step by step. If you find yourself struggling with how to plaster and are really looking forward to fixing up your old house yourself. At $9.95 this book is a no brainier!

Have you ever heard of design build construction? I had no idea what it was the first time I heard the term. I was first exposed to the term design build construction when I was introduced to Nautilus Construction. The professionals at Nautilus Construction are unlike any other construction company that I’ve come across. They’re design build construction approach is unique and leaves me with a feeling reassurance. First let me explain what design build construction is exactly, “Design, plan, and produce all project documents, as well as build and warranty your project with one point of contact. “

I have heard a number of stories from people who have been screwed over by their construction company or handyman. Finding an experiences, talented and reliable contractor can be as hard to find as a trustworthy mechanic. Well look no further than Nautilus Construction. When you hire them you are getting one point of contact for all things as well as a warranty, WARRANTY of your project. Not only will they leave you with a job well done, they will be there for during the entire project. Available to answer any questions you may have and to do all the communicating between the contractors, city planners and whoever else may be involved.

The whole design build construction process will start with a chat, they will take the time sit down with you, listen to what it is you would like done and offer any suggestions they may have. They want you to enjoy your renovation or new construction project, no matter what it is you’re doing, they will be there to make sure it’s as stress free as possible and that things are getting done right!