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Schaaf Window delivers highest 

quality, best value to customers 

Since its inception more 

than 55 years ago, Schaaf 

Window Co., Inc., has 

prided itself on delivering 

the highest quality and 

best value to its customers. 

This philosophy has 

helped grow Schaaf Window 

Co. into an industry 

leader, distributing a wide 

range of high-quality windows 

and related products 

throughout Chicagoland. 

As many satisfied customers 

have come to 

know, Schaaf Window offers 

not only products and 

services on which customers 

can depend, but also a 

convenient, cost-effective 

partnership that will help 

customers, both builders 

and homeowners alike. 

Schaaf Window Co. is 

the largest independent 

window company in Illinois. 

A family-owned 

business, Schaaf Window 

began in the late 1950s 

with a focus on customer 

satisfaction. Today, it 

maintains an unwavering 

commitment to superior 

service, offering a wide 

range of products and 

services to builders, contractors 

and homeowners 

throughout Chicagoland. 

Schaaf Window is a onestop 

distributor for highquality 

windows (wood, 

wood clad and vinyl), exterior 

doors (wood, fiberglass 

and steel, with many 

glass options), interior 

doors (hardwood, MDF 

and molded composite), 

skylights, mill work, mirrors 

and shower doors. 

Schaaf Window backs up 

its products with years of 

technical experience and 

a courteous customer service 

staff. 

Let Schaaf Window 

show what 55 years in the 

window industry can do 

for a project. 

It offers installation of 

windows, doors and shower 

doors using its own 

employees, trained to the 

manufacturer’s specifications. 

It will meet customers 

at their homes or job 

sites for a no-cost estimate. 

From its facility in Tinley 

Park, it serves homeowners 

and a full range 

of builders from tract to 

custom to high end. Its 

91,000-square-foot facility 

is a home base for its 

employees to serve all of 

Chicagoland. It serves 

each customer personally, 

with a suite of professional 

resources to offer. 

From product selection 

to product repair, Schaaf 

Window does more for 

customers. 

Submitted by Schaaf Window 

Co., Inc., 18445 Thompson 

Court, Tinley Park. For more 

information, call (708) 342- 

0900 or visit www.schaafwin 

dow.com. 

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Kick off spring with 

New Lenox shopping 

For the past several 

years, the New Lenox 

Chamber of Commerce 

and the Village of New 

Lenox have held a business 

promotion to kick 

off year-end holiday shopping. 

Now, they are expanding 

the opportunities 

to include Spring and Restaurant 

weeks. There are 

numerous local businesses 

available at which to shop 

in different seasons, and 

“Bring on Spring in New 

Lenox” is promoting businesses 

offering special offers 

between April 15-30. 

Get the car, the pet and 

home ready for spring and 

summer with carpet or 

wood flooring, landscaping, 

new clothes, cleaning 

and many other local businesses. 

Brochures will be available 

at every participating 

business, and if customers 

see a large window sign 

in a local business with 

“Bring on Spring,” stop in. 

Participating businesses 

include: 

• Animal Clinic at New 

Lenox: $10 off Lyme 

disease prevention package 

(discount on combo 

purchase of Lyme vaccine 

with six months 

of flea and tick prevention), 

April 1-30 

• Beast Training Academy: 

$79 initiation fee 

waived, April 15-30 

• Dollar Stop: Buy one 

greeting card, get one 

free, April 15-30 

• Flirty on 30 Boutique: 

Buy one regular price 

item, get 20 percent off 

a second item, April 15- 

30. Free gift with $50 

purchase, gift certificate 

and wine sampling, 

April 15 only 

• Grapple Games – Mention 

“Bring on Spring” 

promotion to receive 

10% off purchase, April 

21-30 

• M & M Custom Flooring 

– 5 percent off non-sale 

carpet, April 15-30 

• New Lenox Public Library 

– Food for Fines, 

April 24-29 

• Nurse’s Nook – 20 percent 

off, April 17-21 

• Paramont-EO and Crest 

Lighting – Getting outdoor 

ready with 20 percent 

off regular-priced 

exterior lighting, April 

15-30 

• ReClaim Fitness – No 

enrollment fee, April 

15-30 

• Treasured Images – 40 

percent off custom 

frame and 20 percent off 

engraving, April 15-30 

• Tucker’s Doggie Delights 

– Spruce Up for 

Spring with 20 percent 

off select cleaning products, 

April 17-30 

• Velocity Home Inspection, 

Inc. - $30 off home 

inspection services, 

April 15-30 

• V.I.P. Automotive – Oil, 

lube and filter only 

$18.95 (plus tax), April 

15-30. Restrictions apply 

• Zembar Jewelers – 20 

percent off communion, 

confirmation, baptism 

and baby dedication 

gifts, April 15-30 

New Lenox Restaurant 

Week will be held from 

September 5-18. The Village 

looks forward to seeing 

the specials that its restaurants 

offer so customers 

can try all of them in September. 

Submitted by the Village of 

New Lenox.

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Circle Tractor stocks all the parts your 

landscape maintenance machines require 

For more than 35 years, 

people from the southwest 

suburbs have been coming 

to Circle Tractor for the 

highest-quality tractors, 

lawn equipment and attentive 

service. That has been 

the business’ hallmark. 

They offer the widest 

selection of cutting-edge 

products from the industry-leading 

brands — John 

Deere, Toro, Honda, Exmark, 

Echo and the latest 

addition, Avant. 

The dealership has 

grown from a small specialty 

shop to one of the 

largest multi-line, outdoor 

power equipment dealers 

in the area. At Circle Tractor, 

they pride themselves 

on their customer service 

and their ability to meet 

their customers’ individual 

needs. They know how 

important equipment is 

and understand customers 

want someone they trust to 

maintain it. 

Their parts department 

is staffed by experienced 

professionals. They want 

to make sure customer get 

the right part when they 

need it, at a fair price. They 

carry more than 10,000 

OEM parts in stock, and if 

for any reason they are not 

carrying the part needed, 

they can gladly have it 

shipped to them within just 

a couple days. 

Having trouble finding 

a part? Just go and talk 

to one of their parts employees, 

who will gladly 

help customers locate the 

proper part needed for the 

machine. 

Circle Tractor’s service 

department is staffed by 

factory-trained and certified 

professional mechanics. 

They pride themselves 

on their thorough inspections 

and proper diagnoses 

of machines in a timely 

manner. Their service department 

will stand behind 

their work to ensure their 

customers’ equipment is 

working properly through 

the entire lawn and garden 

season. 

Submitted by Circle Tractor, 

12608 W. 159th St., Homer 

Glen. For more information, 

call (708) 301-0222 or visit 

www.circletractor.com. 

Spring savings are here. 

It’s Deere Season! Save on the reliable John Deere equipment 

you need to take on your lawn. 

Z345R Residential 

Zero-Turn Mowers 

• 22 hp * full-pressure engine 

• 42" Accel Deep Mower Deck 

• 7.0 mph mowing speed 

$ 

200 

OFF † 

X350 Select Series 

Lawn Tractor 

• 18.5 hp * engine 

• 42" and 48" Accel Deep Decks available 

• Industry-leading 4-year/300-hour 

limited warranty ** 

NO INTEREST 

IF PAID IN FULL 

WITHIN 12 MONTHS †† 

Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date 

if the purchase balance in not paid in full within 12 months or if 

your account is otherwise in default. 

12608 W. 159th St. • 708-301-0222 Visit us online at circletractor.com 

†Offer ends 5/1/17. Prices and model availability may vary by dealer. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Available at participating dealers. †† Offer ends 5/1/2017. For consumer use only. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date at 17.9% APR if the purchase 

balance is not paid in full within 12 months or if your account is otherwise in default. Subject to approved credit on Revolving plan, a service of John Deere Financial, f.s.b. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Available at participating dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. 

Valid only at participating US Dealers. *The engine horsepower and torque information are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s web site for additional information. **Hour limitations apply and vary by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 

NEW JOHN DEERE COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com for details. 

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Roofers serve Chicago for three generations 

Lindholm Roofing is an 

established, highly reputable, 

family-owned company 

that has served Chicagoland 

since 1949. They 

are experienced Chicago 

roofing contractors and are 

proud of their reputation 

for great customer service, 

fairness, and dependability. 

It is their pleasure to 

serve Chicagoland homes 

and businesses while putting 

their customers first. 

The Lindholms are 

third-generation roofers. 

Thomas H. Lindholm 

started as a roofer in 1949. 

His sons, Tim and Bob, 

joined in the 1970s and 

early 1980s. His grandson 

Ryan Lindholm started 

roofing in the late 1990s, 

and his granddaughter 

Mallory Lindholm started 

in the early 2000s. Lindholm’s 

No. 1 goal is to be 

the best at what they do. 

Customers always come 

first. Lindholm Roofing is 

known as an honest and 

fair company dedicated to 

high-quality work at good 

prices, resulting in one of 

the largest referral bases in 

the industry. 

Set up an appointment 

with someone from the 

sales team today. The sales 

manager, Chuck, does an 

exceptional job coordinating 

the perfect project 

manager for the job. Project 

managers continually 

educate themselves on the 

industry and the best way 

to help the home or business 

owner satisfy their 

needs. 

Call the office and speak 

to one of their professional 

receptionists directly. All 

staff members are trained 

and educated on the company 

procedures and products. 

Don’t hesitate to ask 

them any questions, they 

are happy to help. 

Submitted by Lindholm Roofing. 

For more information, 

call (888) 476-6337. 

3 rd Generation Family Owned Roofing Company 

Residential and Commercial 

• Steep Slope Roofing 

• Gutters & Downspouts 

• Flat Roofing 

• Repairs 

• Windows & Sliding 

• Masonry 

• Tuckpointing 

• Siding 

• Soffits 

• Fascia 

• Storm Damage 

• Hail Damage 

• Leak Detection 

• Detailed & Free Estimates 

• Our Proud Reputation 

• Dependability 

• Honesty 

• Fairness 

• Local References Available 

• Licensed, Bonded & Insured 

• License #104-001033 

Serving 

Southwest 

Suburbs 

Since 

1949 

15744 S. LaGrange Rd. • Orland Park • 708-459-5100



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Lawn-Tech offers year-round lawn, tree and shrub care 

Lawn-Tech is a 33-yearold 

family-owned business 

specializing in the custom 

application of fertilizers 

and pesticides to lawns, 

trees and shrubs. 

They currently service 

12,000 properties in the 

southwest suburbs with 21 

service vehicles. Lawn- 

Tech uses granular fertilizer 

and liquid weed controls 

year-round to care for your 

lawn. Optional services 

include preventive grub 

control, core aeration, preventive 

and curative insect 

and disease control, specialty 

programs for diseased 

lawns and pre-emergent 

control of weeds in landscape 

beds. They offer flexible 

programs based on your 

expectations and finances. 

Lawn-Tech also offers tree 

and shrub fertilization, treatment 

for insect and disease 

suppression and specialty 

programs for plant-specific 

problems. Lawn-Tech customers 

receive newsletters 

when the lawn is serviced 

which discuss common seasonal 

problems customers’ 

lawns may be experiencing, 

as well as guidelines on how 

to do their maintenance activities 

correctly. 

Lawn-Tech dry fertilizers 

contain controlled-release 

nitrogen year-round 

to give a more even feeding 

over the entire application 

period, and to reduce 

stress and burn potential in 

hot, dry weather. 

Lawn-Tech believes this 

is a major difference between 

their program and 

others whose brochures 

may only mention controlled-release 

nitrogen in 

one summer application 

to reduce “burn” potential. 

If other companies 

were using controlledrelease 

year-round, that 

would be a major selling 

point which one would expect 

they would mention. 

Quick-release nitrogen is 

much cheaper which is reflected 

in their low prices. 

If they offer a free application 

if you take full 

service, it’s probably just 

cheap nitrogen and nothing 

else. Lawn-Tech services 

residential lawns as 

well as businesses, school 

districts, football and baseball 

fields. 

Call (708) 532-7411 for 

a no-cost, no-obligation 

quote for your lawn and 

landscape needs. Call today 

to receive 10 percent 

off a spring or fall core 

aeration. 

Submitted by Lawn-Tech, 

Ltd., 7320 Duvan Drive, Tinley 

Park. For more information, 

call (708) 532-7411. 

Red, Brown & Black Dyed Mulch 

Landscape & Playground Mulch 

Now your outdoor cabinets will look 

as stylish as your kitchen cabinets. 

Stainless steel cabinets are so 90’s, but there was no other choice — until now. 

Introducing NatureKast, the first 100% weatherproof cabinet using a technologically 

advanced hi-density resin system that perfectly 

replicates the natural color and texture of real 

wood. Visit our showroom today to see for yourself. 

1918 Ferro Drive 

New Lenox 

815-723-7000 

728 W. State 

Geneva 

630-845-1300 

M-F 9am-5pm Sa 9am-3pm 

seigles.com/outdoor 

info@rainbowfarmsmulch.co 

m 

Pulverized Topsoil 

Decorative & Construction Stone 

Fertilizer, Seed & More 

Delivery 

or 

Pick-up 

25715 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Monee IL 60449 

Call or Email us 708.534.1070 

Info@RainbowFarmsMulch.com



Shop local this spring. Check out the amazing specials at these featured area businesses. 

BRING ON HOUSE UPGRADES: 

BRING ON SWIMSUIT SEASON: 

 

Grounds Guys of New Lenox 

 

Beast Training Academy 

Free grub worm treatment with purchase of 5-step program. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 202 Ford Dr, Ste B, New Lenox, IL 

$79 initiation fee waived. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 2465 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox, IL 

 

M & M Custom Flooring, Inc. 

 

Re|Claim Fitness 

Replace old carpeting using 5% off non-sale carpet. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 336 W Maple #5, New Lenox, IL 

No enrollment fee. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 1325 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 

 

 

 

 

 

New Lenox Public Library 

Clean out your food pantry and contribute to food for fines. 

Active: 4/24-4/29 | 120 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 

Paramont-EO / Crest Lighting 

Get outdoor ready with 20% off regular priced exterior lighting. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox, IL 

Treasured Images Art & Frames 

Frame those family photos with a custom frame and 20% off 

engraving for your Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 2061 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox, IL 

Tucker’s Doggie Delights 

Spruce up your house with “furry kids” using select 

cleaning products. 


Velocity Home Inspection, Inc. 

Have your home inspected using $30 off home 

inspection services. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | fitzgerald@velocityhomeinspection.com 

BRING ON CAR CARE: 

 

V.I.P. Automotive, Inc. 

Oil, lube, and filter replacement only $18.95 plus tax (Restrictions apply). 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 12535 Old Plank Dr, New Lenox, IL 

Sponsored By: 

BRING ON PET SAFETY: 

Animal Clinic at New Lenox 

$10 off Lyme Disease Prevention Package ($10 discount on combo 

purchase of Lyme vaccine with 6-months of flea/tick prevention). 

Active: 4/1-4/30 | 1328 N Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 

BRING ON SHOPPING: 

Dollar Stop, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

Buy one greeting card and get one free. 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 426 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 

Flirty on 30 Boutique 

Upgrade your spring wardrobe - buy one regular price item and get 20% off 

your second item. On 4/15 only, receive free gift with $50 purchase, gift 

certificate and wine sampling. 

Active: 4/15-4/30| 306 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL 

Grapple Games LLC 

Mention “Bring on Spring” promotion and receive 10% off your purchase. 


Nurse’s Nook 

For yourself or the women in your life who are nurses, receive 20% off 

your in-store purchase. 

Active: 4/17-4/21 | 1314 N Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL 

Zembar Jewelers 

Receive 20% off communion, confirmation, baptism and baby dedication gifts 

Active: 4/15-4/30 | 1269 N Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL



Midwest Furniture Liquidators bring 

furniture directly to customers 

Midwest Furniture Liquidators 

is the place where quality, 

style and affordability meet. 

This past February marked the 

first anniversary for Midwest Furniture 

Liquidators’ operation in 

Mokena. It has been a successful, 

great year seeing customers enjoy 

the great values they provide 

to their homes. The business was 

happy to end the year with about 

50 percent more than projected for 

the first year in sales. 

The goal of Midwest Furniture 

Liquidators is to make customers’ 

homes look fabulous for 

less. Starting February 2016, 

Midwest Furniture Liquidators 

opened its warehouse in Mokena 

to the public every weekend 

only, finally allowing homeowners 

to enjoy the first look and 

direct price to their homes from 

factories without going through 

the middleman of retail. 

The business is only open on 

weekends (Friday, Saturday and 

Sunday) to reduce cost of operation. 

The prices to consumers are 

significantly lower than retail 

prices for the same merchandise. 

Unlike other familiar direct 

sales or liquidators in the area, 

customers do not need a membership 

and are not required 

to pay fees to get into the large 

warehouse-showroom. The business 

encourages customers to 

visit frequently to check out the 

new merchandise brought in 

weekly to the show room. 

The focus of Midwest Furniture 

Liquidators is to buy right 

to bring customers the best affordable 

home furnishing needs 

through factory closeouts, overstocked 

items and discontinued 

merchandise. 

The distribution center and 

showroom in Mokena is in a 

strategic area with easy access 

form Interstate 80. From the 

La Grange Road South exit on 

I-80, customers can take a left 

on 191st Street and continue just 

few blocks east of La Grange on 

the north side of the street. 

Submitted by Midwest Furniture 

Liquidators, 9100 W. 191st Street, 

Mokena. For more information, call 

(708) 479 6444. 

Check for roof problems in and out of the home 

Spring is here. Now is a 

good time to check for any 

roof problems that may have 

developed or worsened over 

the past few months. It is 

wise to address roof problems 

while they are still minor 

before they develop into 

major problems that can 

cause significant damage to 

the inside of the home. Prusak 

Roofing, Inc. developed 

this checklist to ensure the 

roof is in good condition. 

Outside roof check: 

• Loose nails, loose or 

missing shingles 

• Split or curled shingles, 

or those missing granules 

• Sagging or bulging areas 

on the roof 

• Damaged/rusted/missing 

flashing 

• Damaged gutters or 

downspouts 

• Rotted or damaged fascia 

board 

• Hail or wind damaged 

areas of roofing, siding 

and fascia 

Inside roof/attic check: 

• Leaks around chimney or 

vents 

• Water stains on ceilings 

or walls 

• Proper ventilation 

• Sagging between rafters 

• Visible light from outside 

Minor problems need to 

be addressed as they can 

quickly develop into major 

problems with spring 

storms. If unable to safely 

access the roof or are not 

sure what to look for, contact 

a professional roofing 

contractor. Prusak Roofing 

will inspect the roof and interior 

areas for any potential 

problems. 

With spring also comes 

spring storms with wind 

and hail, which can cause 

both visible and unseen 

damage to the roof. Homeowners 

should check roofs 

and siding following a severe 

storm. Finding shingles 

on the ground is an indication 

of a problem, but 

many roof problems aren’t 

detected by the homeowner 

until interior damage 

occurs. If there may have 

been damage following 

a storm, contact Prusak 

Roofing. They are storm 

damage experts. They respond 

quickly, will inspect 

the roof, providing customers 

with photographs 

of damaged areas, and we 

will help customers work 

with their insurance companies 

to insure the roof is 

repaired. 

Prusak Roofing is a family-owned 

business with 

50 years of experience in 

roofing, siding and gutters. 

We consider it a privilege 

to be able to serve our customers 

and realize the best 

recommendation is when 

our customers refer us to 

their friends and neighbors. 

We have an A+ rating 

with the Better Business 

Bureau and Angie’s List. 

We are licensed, bonded 

and insured. 

Selecting the right contractor 

is the most important 

factor to a successful 

home repair. Customers 

should consider the contractor’s 

reputation, length 

of time in business, quality 

of work, the guarantee of 

work being completed as 

expected, honest and fair 

pricing and the promise 

from the company to stand 

behind its work. Prusak 

Roofing’s success have 

been built on these principles. 

Please contact them 

at (708) 422-2624 for any 

questions or an evaluation. 

Submitted by Prusak Roofing, 

8907 Odell Ave, Bridgeview. 

For more information, call 

(708) 422-2624.



Build the landscape of dreams with ease 

Dream it. Do it. enjoy it. 

AreA Landscape Supply 

in Mokena is open to the 

public and carries everything 

for customers yard 

in bulk. AreA has been 

proudly serving the community 

since 1996, helping 

customers build the 

landscape of their dreams. 

Supplying quality hardscape 

materials, such as 

Unilock brick pavers, premium 

hardwood mulch, 

retaining wall block and 

decorative stone, has been 

a priority from the very beginning. 

Looking for a simple 

way to update the yard? 

Feeling overwhelmed not 

knowing where to start? 

AreA will make it as easy 

as 1, 2, 3. 

1. Call AreA Landscape 

Supply with the yard’s dimensions. 

2. Place the order. 

3. Receive delivery the 

same day. 

Need ideas? Visit the 

website at www.Area 

LandscapeSupply.com, or 

stop by the Outdoor Idea 

Center seven days a week, 

both new and improved for 

2017. 

AreA’s Outdoor Idea 

Center has many new 

features and materials on 

display, with more installations 

to come. Planter 

boxes have been updated. 

A raised patio with retaining 

walls and pillars 

has been added. Obsolete 

products have been removed 

and replaced with 

the newest Unilock items. 

In addition to the refreshed 

display yard, the website 

improvements have created 

a more mobile-friendly 

online environment, with 

easy “click-to-call” buttons 

throughout. 

Homeowners attempting 

outdoor projects can 

call or stop into AreA with 

their questions. The experienced 

sales staff can help 

calculate material needed, 

recommend the best product 

and even give a checklist 

of steps to follow for 

installation. The staff can 

even recommend a suitable 

landscaper or contractor 

to complete the project 

successfully. 

AreA Landscape Supply 

is located at 188th Street 

and Wolf Road in Mokena, 

proudly serving the Lincoln-Way 

area for more 

than 20 years. Orders can 

be placed quickly and easily 

over the phone. Request 

either the highly popular 

same-day delivery, or 

place an order on will-call 

for a future delivery. Customers 

can also stop in, 

see the selection and take 

their in-stock choice home 

immediately. View the 

website online for detailed 

product information, sales 

specials and more. AreA 

Landscape Supply — the 

one-stop-shop for all hardscape 

needs. 

Submitted by AreA Landscape 

Supply, 18851 S. Wolf 

Road, Mokena. For more 


8400 or visit www.AreaLand 

scapeSupply.com.



FREE ESTIMATES 

LAWN CARE • TREE & SHRUB CARE 

Lawn-Tech , LTD. (708) 532-7411 

SINCE 

1984 

“THE BEST ALTERNATIVE IN PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE” 

LAWN CARE 

ALL DRY 

FERTILIZER 

PROGRAMS 

• Preventive Grub Control 

• Core Aeration 

• Weed & Insect Control 

• Landscape Weed Control 

• Organic-Based & Diseased 

Lawn Programs 

Tinley Park, IL 

TREE & 

SHRUB CARE 

• Deep Root Feeding 

• Insect & Disease Control 

• Dormant Oil 

• Micronutrients 

FIND OUT WHY 12,000 CUSTOMERS IN THE 

SOUTHWEST SUBURBS LOOK FORWARD TO 

OUR FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS 

CARING FOR THEIR PROPERTY 

-Mark & Sue Spence, Owners 

www.lawntechltd.com • callus@lawntechltd.com



Make outdoor space a living space 

Landscaping is living 

space that just happens to 

be outdoors. 

Bernardin’s wants to 

develop the outdoor space 

into a livable, extension of 

the home. That is a core 

belief of the firm. 

With birds singing, families 

around the fire, flowers 

blooming — it’s time 

to relax, to be home. 

Generations of community 

residents respond with 

a smile and a short story 

when people say Bernardin’s 

Landscaping; everyone 

knows the firm. 

Bernardin’s was started 

more than 70 years ago by 

Joe and Marge Bernardin 

with small greenhouses 

and a florist. 

It is known for its service 

and knowledgeable 

staff. Bernardin’s crews 

are courteous and respectful 

of property. Bernardin’s 

continues to be on 

the forefront of landscape 

design and paver installation. 

Dreams becomes reality. 

They are Unilock-authorized 

contractors. Their 

installations can be viewed 

on their website. Browse 

through and then call for 

consultation and estimate. 

Whether interested in a 

quiet, solitary garden or 

entertaining friends and 

family, Bernardin’s can 

create an outdoor space 

that’s conductive to whatever 

the customer loves to 

do. 

Rick Bernardin has won 

numerous awards and his 

work is featured in the industry 

catalogs. 

“Pavers are a beautiful 

product; they add so much 

interest to the landscape,” 

he said. “The colors and 

styles are fantastic. Every 

year, we learn so much 

about the ways that pavers 

can be used — it is exciting.” 

Along with his son Bert, 

the paver crews install patios, 

walkways, fire pits, 

seat walls, outdoor kitchens 

and water features and 

driveways. 

Landscaping has changed 

over the years — for the 

better 

A meandering path can 

encourage visitors to explore 

a garden. A beautiful 

flowering tree will bring 

joy each spring and brilliant 

fall color will make 

the autumn sing. 

Every client has a wish 

list. They want color, lower 

maintenance, interesting 

plants. They may want a 

quiet spot to have coffee or 

a glass of wine. They may 

want to attract butterflies or 

birds, or a lawn for the kids 

to play. Some prefer formal, 

while other want more 

natural aspects. 

Spaces can be divided up 

into dining areas, play areas 

garden areas. Specific design 

features can include areas 

for cooking and dining. 

Natural stone, outcropping 

and boulders can give 

a more relaxed setting. Bernardin’s 

can build staircases, 

walls and use them as 

stepping stones. With the 

expertise of their horticulturist, 

they can source and 

install all the newest and 

plant material. 

The designer, Cathy 

Sanchez, has been with the 

Bernardin’s team for more 

than 30 years. 

“My goal when I meet a 

client is to listen, then execute 

their ideas,” she said. 

“With my knowledge of 

plant material, the homeowner 

will receive everything 

they have requested 

and more.” 

Bernardin’s offers: 

• Weekly lawn maintenance; 

give a call make 

weekends free from yard 

work. 

• Clean-ups in +spring, 

summer and fall 

• Clean and seal of pavers 

• Pool restoration 

• Redesign of current landscapes 

• New construction 

• Lighting, to enhance the 

landscape or home. 

Landscaping is the use of 

plants to make home distinct. 

The use of outdoor 

space is bound only by 

imagination. Let Bernardin’s 

help realize the yard’s 

potential. 

With years of experience 

and a solid commitment 

to community, Bernardin’s 

Landscaping is 

here for today and for the 

years to come. 

Call today for an estimate. 

Let the dream begin. 

Submitted by Bernardin’s 

Landscaping, 18909 S. Wolf 

Road, Mokena. For more 


2122. 

Mokena 

Pavers 

• Walkways 

• Patios 

• Outdoor Kitchens 

• Fire Pits 

• Walls, Seat Walls 

• Clean & Seal 

of Pavers 

Landscaping 

• Redesign of current 

landscaping 

• Spring Clean up 

• Lighting 

• New Construction 

• Sod Installation 

• Pool Restoration 

708-479-2122 • 815-806-7580 

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Smith Crossing helps retirees prepare homes for sale, move to carefree lifestyle 

The average American 

moves about 12 times in a 

lifetime, according to the 

U.S. Census Bureau. What 

the statistic does not reveal 

is that moving later in life 

is more challenging for a 

variety of reasons. 

“Uprooting your family 

and moving your entire 

household when you’re in 

your thirties for a career 

change is one thing,” said 

Frank Guajardo, executive 

director of Smith Crossing, 

a life plan community in 

Orland Park. “Downsizing 

and relocating at age 75- 

plus is much tougher. Older 

adults have accumulated 

a lifetime of possessions 

associated with very special 

memories, so letting 

go of unnecessary items 

becomes more difficult. 

Some seniors also have 

less energy when it comes 

to organizing, packing and 

physically preparing their 

homes for sale.” 

While moving may be 

more stressful for older 

adults, the consequences of 

not moving can be worse, 

Guajardo said. So many 

older adults find themselves 

living in isolation or 

in unsafe homes that have 

become too much of a burden 

to maintain. 

“The whole idea of 

downsizing is to shed the 

burden of owning a home 

that has become too large,” 

he said. “On top of managing 

a property they no longer 

fully use, older homeowners 

often are burdened 

with paying more for property 

taxes, insurance, maintenance 

and repairs than 

their current lifestyle requires. 

To help older adults 

‘right-size’ their lives, 

Smith Crossing offers villas 

and spacious apartments 

not owned by our 

residents. Our entrance fee 

is 90 percent refundable, so 

it can be considered an investment 

in the future.” 

For older adults putting 

their homes on the market 

this selling season, it can 

help to enlist the assistance 

of professional home-relocation 

experts — and especially 

those specializing in 

moving seniors, Guajardo 

said. Which explains why 

for the last 10 years, Smith 

Crossing has referred prospective 

residents to Creative 

Home Services, an 

Orland Park-based company 

that helps older adults 

downsize, declutter and 

prepare their homes for 

sale. 

Selling a home 

“One Smith Crossing 

resident, a retired engineer, 

recently compared 

the role of the relocation 

expert to that of a general 

contractor,” Guajardo said. 

“Rather than finding different 

contractors to paint several 

rooms, make carpentry 

and plumbing repairs, and 

landscape the yard, he employed 

the services of an 

expert who has established 

relationships with a variety 

trustworthy service providers. 

The process was much 

easier.” 

Using an expert may 

cost more than handling 

details individually, but for 

some it can mean the difference 

between starting 

a less-complicated life or 

staying put. And because 

the professional negotiates 

several projects with home 

decorating and repair professionals, 

they often can 

secure a better price for 

their clients. 

Guajardo suggested the 

following steps for home 

sellers: 

Contact a realtor to conduct 

a market analysis. Discuss 

the pros and cons of 

performing major repairs 

or upgrades and determine 

if they really will add significant 

value to the selling 

price for the home. 

Select a realtor who 

knows the community. 

Make sure to feel comfortable 

with this person and 

secure a commitment to 

be available to answer any 

questions. 

Consider contacting a 

home organizer, such as 

Creative Home Services, 

to assist with downsizing, 

preparing the home for sale 

and setting up the furnishings 

in the new residence. 

Clear away clutter and 

invite relatives to take items 

no longer needed. Give the 

remainder to charity. 

Before putting the home 

on the market, paint in neutral 

colors. Change old light 

fixtures or worn faucets. 

Remove worn carpeting. 

Trim trees and bushes. Cut 

the grass. Freshen landscaping 

with new mulch. 

“There’s no longer a 

glut of homes for sale, so 

it’s more of a seller’s market 

this spring,” said Ric 

Roemer, president of Creative 

Home Services. “But 

whether it’s a buyer’s or 

seller’s market, the house 

that looks the best in a similar 

grouping will sell first.” 

“With the assistance of 

experts, Smith Crossing 

helps liberate retirees from 

home ownership issues,” 

Guajardo said. “Our goal 

is make sure our residents 

enjoy a joyful way of life 

without worrying about 

plumbing and landscaping 

chores.” 

Smith Crossing provides 

added security, meals prepared 

by an executive chef, 

a variety of life-enriching 

Please see lifestyle, 13 

What could be better than getting cooking tips from a top 

chef? 

Not having to cook every night. At Smith Crossing, you 

can let your passion for food be just that – a passion. This 

is a place of great choices and excellent amenities, where 

housekeeping is done, snow is shoveled, and friends join 

you for dinner with no effort on your part. 

That’s the beauty of a Life Plan Community. Everything you 

need today – and everything you might need tomorrow – is 

taken care of. 

Experience the ease of maintenance-free living and become 

an everyday gourmet. 

foodie 

MEET THE 

and her five-star kitchen 

Smith Crossing Chef 

and Residents Pictured 

Schedule your visit today 

(708) 505-2925 

Step into a World of Possibilities. 

10501 Emilie Lane · Orland Park, IL 60467 

SmithCrossing.org



Family-owned Doran’s offers quality 

landscaping, value to homeowners 

Doran’s Landscape, LLC, 

was officially founded in 

1994 by Edmund S. Doran to 

become fully licensed and insured. 

He believed his company 

could deliver a more reliable 

and higher-quality service 

than was currently available at 

the time. Starting out as a oneman 

operation in 1981, Ned 

performed daily tasks out of 

his parents’ house. The company 

has grown to become 

an established medium-size 

organization, with approximately 

20 experienced and 

professional employees who 

are dedicated to customers. 

Doran’s Landscape is a fullservice 

landscape construction 

and maintenance company 

committed to excellence within 

the industry and providing 

premiere landscape services, 

as well as snow and ice management. 

Doran’s believes in educating 

not only themselves, but 

also their clientele. They stay 

up-to-date by sending employees 

to seminars and classes 

that are offered from some 

of the leading organizations 

in the landscaping industry to 

give the best service possible 

for customers. 

Some of the organizations 

Doran’s has become active 

members with include the Illinois 

Landscape Contractors 

Association, International 

Concrete, Pavement Institute, 

National Concrete & Masonry 

Association, Professional 

Landcare Network and the 

American Horticultural Society, 

to name just a few. 

Doran’s also believe that 

involvement in both professional 

and community organizations 

is integral to its vision 

for the future. Giving back to 

the local community through 

various charities and events is 

also something the company 

feels is very important. They 

are products of their environment, 

and they want to keep 

the environment in their communities 

clean and strong. 

At Doran’s Landscape, they 

understand the vital importance 

of clear and effective 

communication between landscaper 

and customers. They 

use this communication to 

facilitate timely and efficient 

execution of work orders, with 

quality being the top priority. 

They continually strive to deliver 

the best service possible 

to their customers, and they 

have been successful in this 

pursuit. 

They derive great satisfaction 

from the many compliments, 

both written and 

verbal, from their customers 

that motivate them to be the 

best. They believe that a company 

is only as good as the 

people that it employs, and at 

Doran’s, they are proud to say 

that they have some of the best 

in the industry. 

Let Doran’s create an outdoor 

room for the home that 

customers can enjoy with 

friends and family for many 

years to come. 

Submitted by Doran’s Landscape, 

2219 W. 135th Pl., Blue Island. 

For more information, call (708) 

389-8575. 

lifestyle 

From Page 12 

activities and services, access to fitness facilities, 

rehab services and medical support 

if and when they are needed. 

About Smith Crossing 

Smith Crossing, located at 10501 Emilie 

Lane in Orland Park, is one of only 10 

life plan communities in Illinois awarded a 

five-year accreditation for “exemplary conformance” 

to international standards set by 

CARF-CCAC, the industry’s sole accrediting 

body. 

Sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a notfor-profit 

organization serving older adults 

since 1924, it provides spacious residences 

and engaging programs for independent 

living, as well as assisted living, memory 

support and skilled nursing care. It also provides 

short-term rehabilitation services for 

residents and others requiring assistance after 

surgery or a medical incident. 

Submitted by Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie 

Lane, Orland Park. For more information 

about Smith Crossing, call (708) 326-2300 or 

visit SmithCrossing.org. 

2017 SPRING SPECIALS 

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Brick Paver Patio with Fire Pit 

$8,000 14x14 Patio with 4x4 

• Spring Clean up 

Fire Pit including Steel 

$3,000 

• Coreaeration 

insert. Unilock Pavers (choice of color). 

• Fertilization Visit 

• Overseeding 

Pricing based on grass or dirt area. 5 Year 

Guarantee. 

Front Lawn Sod Installation 

$1,000 

875 Sq. Feet (35'x25') 

with 4 yards of 

hardwood mulch for planting beds. 

New Planting Bed Design 

for Front Landscape 

1 Ornamental Tree — 2" Cal. 

3 Evergreens — 24" 

3 Flowering Shrubs — 3 Gal. 

7 Perennials — 1 Gal. 

2 Yards Hardwood Mulch 

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Price includes removal of existing front 

landscape 

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Blue Island IL 60406 

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708.389.8575 • office@doranlandscape.com



1-Day Recoat saves homeowners money 

Don’t re-sand or 

replace floors, restore 

them quickly 

Over time, all hardwood floors 

lose their attractive, warm glow 

and luster. This happens because 

the top layer of finish wears down 

leaving them looking dull, old 

and cloudy. When floors are in 

this condition, they’re also vulnerable 

to stains, dirt build-up 

and surface scratches. It’s not a 

good situation. 

Until recently, the only choices 

available to fix hardwood floors 

have been limited and expensive: 

1. Re-sanding: It’s a messy 

job. There’s the dust, the fumes 

(which are sometimes toxic) and 

the time — usually taking up to 

a week to complete the project at 

around $3 per square foot. 

2. Replacement: Replacing 

floors is not much better. There 

isn’t as much dust or possibly 

dangerous fumes, but it still takes 

days or weeks. 

Both options are expensive 

and inconvenient. It’s no wonder 

that so many people get this work 

done when they’re out of town or 

on vacation. 

But now there is a better option: 

1-Day Recoat. 

1-Day Recoat is the hardwood 

flooring restoration system that 

is the fast, safe, economical, and 

durable way to keep hardwood 

floors looking new. The advantages 

over traditional methods 

make it a great alternative for 

rejuvenating floors and getting 

years enjoyment from hardwood 

floors. 

Some of the benefits to using 

1-Day Recoat include: 

• Price: 1-Day Recoat costs 

usually less than $0.98 per square 

foot compared to conventional 

methods that can cost as much as 

$3 per square foot. 

• Less mess: This dustless system 

uses a micro-fine mesh pad 

with a dust-free HEPA vacuum 

system that ensures complete removal 

of dust and debris. 

• Speed: The coatings used are 

quick-drying so customers are 

back on their floors in less than 

24 hours. 

• Safety: The green-engineered 

coatings used to restore the floors 

are low odor, environmentally 

friendly, and don’t have the toxic 

chemical fumes used in normal 

refinishing. The whole process 

is safer for families and pets, 

and better for the environment, 

too. These coatings meet and/or 

exceed the standards set by the 

U.S. Green Building Council and 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental 

Design. 

• Multiple coatings: This allows 

customers to choose the best 

coating to match the wear and 

traffic patterns of the floor. These 

finishes range from floors with 

light traffic to floors that endure 

heavy traffic and large pets. 

• Free consultation: There’s 

no risk, no obligation, no charge. 

They determine the condition 

and traffic patterns of the floors 

and discuss any other factors that 

could influence the project. 

Complete Flooring’s team of 

professionals are dedicated to 

customer satisfaction and work 

continually to improve their service 

in an effort provide the best 

possible experience and floor finishes 

that will last for years. 

Submitted by Complete Flooring. 

For more information, call (708) 

479-7680 or visit www.1dayrecoat. 

com. 


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Hidden buildup in clothes 

dryer vent is fire hazard 

Most people know they 

need to clean out the dryer 

lint tray between each cycle, 

but what lurks behind 

the wall is just as important 

for safety and avoiding fire 

traps, as well as fully efficient 

dryer performance. 

Joe Enzenberger, owner of 

Dryer Vent Wizard, opened 

his New Lenox-based business 

in 2009. 

Lint is the villain — 

lint that has been allowed 

to build up and linger too 

long in the exhaust vent. 

It is estimated by the 

U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission and 

the U.S. Fire Administration 

that 15,500 fires associated 

with clothes dryers 

occur annually. These fires 

account for an average of 

20 deaths, 370 injuries and 

more than $88 million in 

property damage. “Failure 

to clean the dryer vent” 

was the leading factor cited 

in U.S. Fire Administration 

reports. 

“It is something very 

few people know about or 

think about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company 

specializes in dryer vent 

cleaning, repair, alteration 

and installation. “It is 

the leading cause of dryer 

fires.” 

Lint accumulation also 

can cause dryers to stop 

working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent 

clogged with lint can add 

as much as $18-24 per 

month to energy costs. 

“Improper venting 

causes problems, as well,” 

he said. “The dryer exhaust 

duct and connections 

should be made of rigid 

metal or semi-rigid metal 

and secured with metal, 

heat-resistant tape rather 

than duct tape. I often find 

plastic or foil accordiontype 

material, which can 

easily trap lint and is more 

susceptible to kinks and 

crushing.” 

Warning signs include: 

• Clothes taking more than 

one cycle to dry, especially 

jeans and towels. 

• No lint visible on lint 

screen. 

• Dryer repeatedly stopping 

during a cycle. 

• Clothes with a moldy 

smell after dry cycle. 

• Clothes that are very hot 

after a dry cycle. 

• A top of the dryer that is 

hot to the touch while 

running. 

• Excess lint left on clothing. 

“This has been a consumer 

education process, 

but it’s hard to get the word 

out,” Enzenberger said. 

“Most don’t call until they 

have a serious problem 

with their dryer.” 

He suggests people treat 

clothes dryers as a household 

item in need of regular 

maintenance. Consumers 

can protect dryer performance 

and promote safety 

by cleaning the lint screen 

between each use, ensuring 

the connection between the 

dryer and wall is made of 

compliant material and remains 

un-kinked, and having 

the dryer exhaust duct 

cleaned regularly. Dryer 

manufacturers recommend 

inspection and cleaning at 

least annually. 

In the spring, birds will 

begin to build nests, and 

a popular nesting site for 

birds is inside dryer vent 

lines. Spring is an important 

time to have an inspection 

and cleaning of 

clothes dryers and dryer 

vent systems. 

Another important tip – 

never let clothes dryers run 

when out of the house or 

asleep. 

Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard. 


visit www.dryerventwizard. 

com or call (866) 498-7233.



Eliminate homeowner stress with expertise 

One of the largest purchases 

a family will ever 

make is their HVAC system, 

and of the many components 

a homeowner will 

have to replace within the 

lifetime of their home, an 

HVAC system is often one 

of the most daunting on 

the list. 

Options range in power 

and energy efficiency, 

and in cost and reliability, 

pairing a significant home 

replacement with infinite 

equipment options. Service 

1 Plumbing, Heating 

& AC, Inc. provides every 

inquiring mind with the 

best possible options most 

suited for their homes. 

With the goal of easing 

this process by making 

homeowners truly satisfied 

customers, Service 1 has 

the necessary expertise to 

ensure the job gets done 

right the first time. 

Boasting a wide variety 

of incentives — including 

a five-year “Same As 

Cash” financing option on 

the most select models to 

utility rebates — Service 

1 is able to allow customers 

to tailor a new equipment 

installation or service 

around their needs. 

As holds true in any business, 

confidence and trust 

are among the pronounced 

qualities that distinguish a 

reputable service contractor. 

For quality and comfort 

customers can trust, 

call Service 1 Plumbing, 

Heating & AC, Inc. 

Proudly serving the Chicago 

suburbs for 10-plus 

years, Service 1 has been 

family-owned and operated 

since opening its doors. 

With an A+ rating from the 

Better Business Bureau 

and Trane’s Distinguished 

Dealer of the Year 2013, 

2014 and 2015, every 

customer that places their 

trust in Service 1 may ascertain 

a fair price coupled 

with reliable work. 

The vast complexity 

pertaining to replacement 

and service can be mindbending 

at times, but Service 

1 understands that a 

customer is primarily concerned 

with the finished 

product. Allowing a customer 

to be just that — a 

customer — extends the 

notion of removing additional 

headache and runaround 

often associated 

with home repair. 

With 24-hour emergency 

service and by never 

charging a penny more 

for nights and weekends, 

customers can embrace 

the true sense of the term 

by receiving the highest 

possible comfort and care 

just by dialing the correct 

number. 

Take it from Duane V., 

of Lombard, who said this 

about Service 1: 

“We had Service 1 install 

a furnace A/C system 

in our home about a year 

ago. We chose them because 

they were clearly 

knowledgeable about indepth 

technical details of 

their equipment and they 

were willing to install at 

a very competitive price. 

I do most of my own service 

work, and found their 

installation crew first-rate. 

I would recommend this 

company to anyone.” 

Besides an extensive 

knowledge in their field 

and industry-wide competitive 

pricing, find out 

how Service 1 can reshape 

a customer’s image on the 

ease of providing a significant 

home replacement by 

placing customer satisfaction 

above all else. 

Carrying a large selection 

of Trane air conditioners, 

furnaces, electronic 

air cleaners and 

humidifiers, Service 1 offers 

warranties and pricing 

plans sure to fit every 

customer’s budget. As a 

participant in the Nicor 

and ComEd rebate program 

to qualified customers, 

there has never been a 

better time than this spring 

to provide home and family 

with the comfort they 

deserve at value that can’t 

be beat. Wouldn’t it be 

nice to receive a royal 

treatment at a fraction of 

the cost, simply as the 

customer of a caring contractor 

that will put customers’ 

needs first? 

Serving the south, 

southwest, western and 

northwestern suburbs of 

Chicago, regardless of a 

customer’s location within 

Service 1’s expansive coverage 

area, the call will be 

handled punctually and accurately 

by a trained service 

professional. 

For a free and fast 

quote on equipment, service, 

or to schedule an 

appointment, visit www. 

service1heating.com, or 

dial the number for the 

respective area. 

Submitted by Service 1 

Plumbing, Heating & A/C, 

Inc., 4410 Mallard Lane, 

Plainfield. For more information, 

visit www.service1heat 

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The Granite and Marble 

Depot makes granite 

purchase, installation easy 

The Granite and Marble Depot is one 

of Chicagoland’s premier granite shops. 

It utilizes the highest-quality material and 

the latest fabrication and installation techniques. 

Not all granite fabricators are the 

same. Fabrication and installation are 

greatly affected by the technology and 

techniques utilized by the individual 

fabricator. The Granite and Marble Depot 

can provide customers with a pamphlet 

that will inform them on why they 

should select the Granite and Marble 

Depot for their natural stone countertops 

and tile needs. 

When granite is delivered into its facility, 

it is quality inspected by Granite 

and Marble Depot technicians. Once the 

slabs arrive and pass the business’ rigorous 

inspection, its professional designers 

contact customers regarding viewing 

their slabs and going over the cuts, 

seam location and final verification of 

design selections. Customers are invited 

to participate in the process every step 

of the way to ensure satisfaction with 

the final product. 

Final milling, shaping and all sink cutouts 

are completed using Granite and 

Marble Depot’s Breton CNC. Breton is 

one of the leading and largest manufacturers 

of stone machinery in the world, and 

they set the standard for the stone fabrication 

industry. Sink templates are downloaded 

from the manufacturer’s website 

and cutouts are made in strict accordance 

with the sink supplier’s guideline. 

Granite countertops are installed by 

one of the store’s professional installation 

crews. All installers are employed by 

GMD, and it does not contract out any of 

its work. All installations are preformed 

according to the highest standards and as 

recommended by the Marble Institute of 

America. 

The Granite and Marble Depot’s showroom 

in Mokena displays more than 200 

natural stone colors, engineered stone colors, 

fireplaces, sinks, facets, tile and more. 

Its professional staff includes architects 

and designers committed to helping customers 

get the desired look for their home. 

Easy and quick, GMD makes it an easy 

three-step process. 

Step 1 involves choosing the perfect 

stone design. The Granite and Marble 

Depot offers a free consultation at a customer’s 

home, office or its showroom 

to discuss needs and suggest ideas. 

GMD highly recommends that customers 

bring a sketch of the project to the 

showroom. It is a good idea to bring a 

cabinet sample and paint color, as well. 

A GMD consultant can help customers 

choose the right stone, as there are hundreds 

of colors from which to choose. 

Step 2 is placing the order. To place an 

order with GMD, it requires customers 

to have the following steps complete 

in their home: Cabinets need to 

be installed. All of the appliances in the 

kitchen need to be on location. The sink 

needs to be on location so that GMD 

may take it as a template for the sink 

cutout. Once the above requirements 

are satisfied, GMD can come out to 

measure/template the kitchen. The installers 

will work with customers to 

make sure all the specifications and 

technical details are provided. 

Step 3 is the installation. The homeowner 

must be present for installation. 

GMD will install the countertop and 

backsplash. Lastly, it will drill the faucet 

holes, attach the sink and mount the 

dishwasher. 

Submitted by The Granite and Marble Depot, 

Inc., 19636 97th Ave., Mokena. For more information, 

call (708) 479-7770 or visit www. 

mygranite.com. 

THE 

GRANITE & MARBLE DEPOT 

Cabinets • Granite • Marble • Tile • Custom Showers • Fireplaces 

Stop by and view more than 200 samples! 

We have more than 350 full slabs of 

natural stone and quartz and thousands 

of remnants in our indoor showroom. 

State of art precision equipment for a 

custom fit. Starting at: 

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$ 

35 sqft 

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removal of your existing 

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*Min. Purchase of 45 sq.ft. of Countertops. Restrictions Apply- See Store for Details 

Valid thru 5/13/17. 

OR 

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$ 

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19636 97th Ave. ~ Suite 1 • Mokena 

Showroom Hours 

M-F 8am-5pm • Sat. 9am-1pm • Sunday Closed 

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Three Brothers Landscaping can make outdoor living livelier 

Noticed a neighbor’s recent 

landscaping makeover, or the 

new outdoor entertaining area that 

couple down the road installed? 

What about the paver driveway 

that revitalized and accentuates 

the Jones’ house? 

There is a growing trend in the 

homeowner market for investing 

in outdoor environments, bringing 

the indoor flair and characteristics 

that make their house their home 

outside of the walls that define it. 

That is what has driven a rise in 

popular network television shows 

such as “Yard Crashers,” “Desperate 

Landscapes,” “I Hate My 

Yard” and “The Outdoor Room.” 

The term “staycation” surfaced 

several years ago during the Great 

Recession, and the movement has 

not shown any signs of letting up. 

For the cost of a family trip to Disney 

World, homeowners can make 

sound investments into their home 

equity and gain not only significant 

financial returns in the value 

of their home, but create an environment 

to form priceless memories 

with family and loved ones. 

Whether planning to stay in 

the home for the long run or considering 

a move, making the investment 

in the outdoor space is 

well worth the expense. Research 

shows that spending 5 percent of 

the home’s value on outdoor improvements 

can yield a 150 percent 

return on investment. And 

aside from a business perspective, 

the aesthetic and comfort 

factors are hard to beat. 

Creating functional and comfortable 

spaces in the yard for family 

and friends to gather increases usable 

outdoor space and gives a 

fresh perspective from the indoor 

living areas, allowing for fresh and 

creative decorating ideas. It also 

adds square footage for entertaining. 

The use of pavers, whether in 

the backyard for patio space or in 

the front yard for stunning drives 

and entryways, are a homeowner’s 

most durable choice and require far 

less maintenance than traditional 

concrete or asphalt applications 

when installed correctly by a qualified 

contractor. New technologies 

in paver manufacturing have also 

given pavers a leading edge in 

aesthetic value, with new textures, 

color blends, stain resistance and 

a wide variety of design options, 

including permeable paver applications 

for storm water management. 

Outdoor kitchens have seen the 

biggest explosion in homeowner 

trends, transforming backyards 

into ultimate party pads, family 

gathering hubs or romantic enclaves. 

Food and libations are the cornerstone 

to a great time, which is 

why moving cooking and dining 

areas outdoors has become so 

popular — aside from the added 

benefits of utility savings by cooking 

outside and keeping the house 

cooler, which reduces the amount 

of power needed from air conditioning 

units. 

Adding structures like retaining 

walls increases seating areas 

and helps define outdoor rooms. 

Pergolas and cabanas offer these 

areas shelter and shade, and are 

also great amenities that increase 

function and the overall value of 

the home. 

Give Three Brothers Landscaping, 

Inc., a call today for all backyard 

improvements. 

Submitted by Three Brothers Landscaping, 

16108 Laramie Ave., Oak 

Forest. For more information, call 

(708) 340-6504.



Superior Cabinet Supply’s customers speak for themselves 

Superior Cabinet Supply 

is fast approaching its 

32nd year of providing 

American-made cabinetry 

and countertops to homeowners, 

contractors and 

home builders. 

Superior Cabinet’s roots 

started in Park Forest in 

May of 1985 as Superior 

Cabinet & Window. In 

2006, Frank Klauck, owner 

and president, opened 

his second location, Superior 

Cabinet Supply at 

19800 S. Harlem in Frankfort, 

just north of Lincoln- 

Way North High School in 

Harlem Crossings Shopping 

Center. 

Klauck was a carpentry 

contractor for 10 years before 

starting the cabinet and 

window business in Park 

Forest. By 1990, he began 

phasing out home building 

and construction projects 

and focused more on his 

role as a window contractor 

and kitchen and bath dealer 

who served home builders, 

contractors and homeowners 

directly. 

Klauck’s wife, Sandy, 

has worked with him for 

18 years at both showrooms. 

She said word-ofmouth 

referrals comprise 

the bulk of their business. 

About 85 percent of their 

new customers come from 

referrals from genuinely 

pleased homeowners and 

contractors. 

“As humble as we are, 

accolades like receiving 

an award [for] customer 

satisfaction in itself is our 

reward,” Sandy said. 

Here is an email sent 

to Superior by a satisfied 

homeowner from Tinley 

Park. This recently completed 

kitchen remodeling 

project was installed by 

Castlebar Construction, a 

highly-qualified contractor 

in Tinley Park. 

“Hi Frank - 

I cannot thank you and 

Superior Cabinet Supply 

enough! The design of 

my kitchen is just perfect 

for me. The layout of the 

cabinets has a great flow, 

and everything I need is at 

arm’s reach. I love my new 

kitchen! Frank, I appreciate 

your design work and 

incorporating everything 

that I wanted in my kitchen 

remodel. My walk-in pantry 

is awesome, and using 

cabinet doors as an invisible 

entrance makes it blend in 

beautifully with the utility 

cabinets on both sides. This 

is my ‘hidden gem’ for storage. 

The cabinets with the 

pull-outs are great, no more 

getting down on the floor to 

find things. Thanks again, 

Frank and Superior Cabinet, 

for making this experience 

an enjoyable one, and the 

finished product a beautiful 

kitchen. 

Pat & Ken - Tinley Park” 

Superior Cabinet offers 

in-store planning and 

design consultations, 3-D 

computer design and layout, 

delivery and installation 

services. Visit their 

website at www.SuperiorCabinetSupply.com 

for 

more information on the 

cabinetry and countertops 

they carry, as well as showroom. 

Submitted by Superior Cabinet 

Supply, 19800 S. Harlem, 

Frankfort. For more information, 

call (815) 464-2700.



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Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath 

offers something for every budget 

Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe 

was voted No. 1 kitchen and bath remodeling 

in the Southwest Choice Awards 

two straight years. 

The showroom is one of the largest in 

the south suburbs and offers something 

for every budget. Their designers and installers 

have years of experience in the industry 

and can coordinate every aspect of 

a job to make it a smooth transition from 

old to new. 

Customers will find a wide selection 

of cabinetry, all made here in the Midwest, 

as well as the newest in countertops, 

flooring, tile, faucets, sinks and hardware. 

Whether customers need professional 

installation or are a do-it-yourselfer, the 

designers can help create the space of 

dreams. 

As a preferred provider of Cambria 

quartz countertops, they can do a mini 

makeover of an existing kitchen with new 

countertops, faucet, sink and backsplash 

tile. 

Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe is 

a family-owned company and has an A+ 

rating with the Better Business Bureau. 

This year, they celebrate their 11th year 

in business and the seventh year voted 

No. 1 in the Best of the Southland. Check 

out their website at tpkitchenandbath.com 

or on Facebook for pictures of their latest 

projects 

Bring in measurements and pictures of 

the room to be worked on, and one of the 

designers will be able to show how easy 

it will be to turn an existing room into the 

one of dreams. 

Submitted by Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath 

Shoppe, 17050 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. 

For more information, call (708) 429-6601. 

Ida’s Garden Paradise offers 

unique gifts, garden items 

Ever visited Ida’s Garden 

Paradise? It is truly 

one of the most unique gift 

and boutique stores in the 

area. 

Unlike the big-box 

stores, Ida’s is the place to 

go for that special gift for 

that special person. 

They have the perfect 

gift solution for all “hardto-buy-for” 

friends, family 

members and loved ones. 

They are always expanding 

their merchandise 

to meet their customers’ 

needs. This year, they 

have added to their extensive 

apparel selection with 

more colorful tops, lightweight 

jackets, and a wide 

selection of summer hats 

and scarves. 

Do not forget about 

their decorative landscape 

items for special gardens. 

For customers’ enjoyment, 

Ida’s unique solar lighting 

will light up gardens in the 

evening hours. 

Wait, Mother’s Day is 

coming soon. For sure, 

stop in. Customers will 

need that perfect gift for 

that special lady in their 

life. 

Ida’s Garden Paradise 

boutique will bring customers 

back, and customers 

be telling all their 

friends about their great 

shopping experience there. 

Stay tuned for their Ladies 

Night Out shopping 

event, coming soon — it 

will be lots of fun for everyone, 

with great shopping 

and great pricing. 

They look forward to 

seeing customers soon. 

Submitted by Ida’s Garden 

Paradise/Dahl Landscape 

Company, 14960 W. 159th 

St., Lockport. For more 


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Spring Begins 

Jim Melka Landscaping & 

Garden Center helps make 

garden dreams reality 

The dream garden begins at Jim Melka 

Landscaping & Garden Center. 

With more than 20 years of experience, 

Melka has been satisfying the needs and 

exceeding the expectations of customers 

by providing the highest-quality products, 

services and information while continuing 

to improve an image of excellence 

and professionalism. 

Jim Melka Landscaping & Garden 

Center offers a wide range of services, 

including a full-service garden center, 

nursery, greenhouses, Weber grill showroom, 

landscape design, installation and 

maintenance, brick pavers, lighting and 

much more. 

Spring has sprung at Melka Landscaping 

& Garden Center. Annuals, herbs, 

custom planters and hanging baskets in 

an abundance of colors are filling up the 

greenhouses. With Mother’s Day one 

month away, browse Melka’s Greenhouses 

& Garden Center for the perfect gift, or 

an unexpected little treat. Gift cards are 

also available for any gardening enthusiasts. 

This spring, Melka Garden Center is 

offering a wide variety of special events 

throughout their Garden Center. The Annual 

Garden Container Workshop is a 

make-and-take workshop customers do 

not want to miss. Learn to create, plant 

and maintain an annual container for the 

patio or front porch. Learn how to bring 

drama and color to the containers. 

For more details, about Melka’s Annual 

Garden Container Workshop and 

other events they offer, visit their website 

at www.jimmelkalandscaping.com under 

the “Events” section. 

Jim Melka Landscaping & Garden Center 

is the one-stop shop for all spring/summer 

gardening and landscaping needs. 

Melka Garden Center offers a wide variety 

of fresh nursery stock and landscape 

materials, including trees, shrubs, decorative 

stone, mulch, soil, brick pavers, Weber 

grills and more. 

Submitted by Jim Melka Landscaping & 

Garden Center, 11606 179th St., Mokena. For 

more information, visit www.jimmelkaland 

scaping.com. 

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