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Tinley Park Kitchen<br />
& Bath Shoppe<br />
continues to please<br />
customers<br />
The following letter is<br />
from Sharon and Jeff N.,<br />
whose kitchen appears in<br />
the ad for Tinley Park Kitchen<br />
& Bath Shoppe. The<br />
cabinets are Dura Supreme,<br />
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“I want to take a moment<br />
to share the wonderful<br />
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our kitchen. While<br />
we were initially uncertain<br />
whether they could meet<br />
our design and quality<br />
needs, as we got to know<br />
our designer, Rachel, we<br />
grew increasingly confident<br />
in her abilities to design<br />
the kitchen we wanted<br />
and their ability to offer<br />
higher-end cabinetry.<br />
“Indeed, as we realized<br />
early on, kitchen remodels<br />
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a great deal of inconvenience.<br />
We appreciated the<br />
honesty of our designer,<br />
and the timeline she established<br />
for our remodel<br />
was pretty much spot-on<br />
perfect in its execution.<br />
We also appreciated her<br />
incredible patience with<br />
us. Her professionalism<br />
was beyond compare, and<br />
we are truly grateful for<br />
her willingness to help us<br />
through our struggles as<br />
we searched for the highest<br />
quality alternatives to<br />
meet our needs. Rachel always<br />
brought to the table<br />
numerous alternatives and<br />
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such a pleasant and caring<br />
manner.<br />
“I would also like to<br />
thank the carpentry team<br />
that was assigned to our<br />
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were always polite,<br />
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their multiple fields. I cannot<br />
overstate how incredibly<br />
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“With the utmost sincerity<br />
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I would highly recommend<br />
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& Bath for any customer<br />
looking for a great design<br />
partner who has the capability<br />
of providing higherend<br />
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team was incredible.”<br />
—Jeff and Sharon<br />
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to make all of its customers<br />
feel this way. They are<br />
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for their confidence and<br />
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Submitted by Tinley Park<br />
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17050 S. Oak Park Ave. in<br />
Tinley Park. For more information,<br />
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or visit www.tpkitchenand<br />
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Has the home lost its curb appeal?<br />
A neighbor across the street has been<br />
trying to sell her home for nearly three<br />
years now. Inside, it is beautiful.<br />
Granite countertops, hardwood floors,<br />
multiple fireplaces, updated bathrooms<br />
with the latest fixtures — the list goes on.<br />
People who do the virtual tour or eventually<br />
see the home’s interior are duly<br />
impressed. And yet no reasonable offers.<br />
Why?<br />
Even though she is in the real estate<br />
business, she broke a cardinal rule: just<br />
like people, a home makes a first impression,<br />
and its exterior is what does this.<br />
That happens when others pull up a picture<br />
online or get a real-time look from<br />
one’s driveway.<br />
In her case, maybe the peeling paint on<br />
the siding or missing and curling shingles<br />
have something to do with it. Or perhaps<br />
it is the porch that looks more like a deck.<br />
Not to overlook the chimney that needs<br />
rebuilding, the 90-foot asphalt driveway<br />
with a half-dozen potholes or the missing<br />
overhead garage doors. And this list goes<br />
on, too.<br />
Let’s face it: Improving or maintaining<br />
the exterior of a home is not a priority for<br />
many of us. Its not ‘sexy’ or very bragworthy<br />
to mention the “beautiful” new<br />
roof one just got, especially when friends<br />
keep going on and on about their new<br />
bathrooms or kitchens.<br />
The choices of different exterior materials<br />
for the middle-class homeowner are<br />
much more limited, when compared to<br />
selections for inside projects. For many<br />
people, there is just not much fun in picking<br />
out siding — and certainly little exercising<br />
or flexing of one’s creative muscle.<br />
And then there may be a few other trials.<br />
Everyone has heard horror stories<br />
of the window salesman who would not<br />
leave. Some me even be the victim of one<br />
whose after shave/cologne lingered in the<br />
kitchen for days. Others may have had the<br />
experience of hearing these words from<br />
the foreman, “It’s no problem. I will fix.”<br />
Taking care of the outside of one’s<br />
home is more a need or a necessity than<br />
a want or desire. It is utilitarian to make<br />
sure gutters drain properly, the roof does<br />
not leak or your windows are not wasting<br />
heating dollars.<br />
And yet, there is a certain majesty in<br />
the simplicity of an exterior project well<br />
done. It can be felt when one pulls into<br />
the driveway that first week or two after<br />
its completion. Whether it is pride as a<br />
conscientious homeowner coming out or<br />
just the relief of having handled a longstanding<br />
problem, it is a good feeling.<br />
And those new to choosing a contractor<br />
or completing a project of this sort need<br />
not worry; they are in good hands.<br />
At Lindholm Roofing, it is a desire to<br />
give homeowners this feeling — to make<br />
that exterior remodeling or replacement<br />
project go right. The project coordinators<br />
that come to visit and assist are courteous<br />
and knowledgeable professionals with an<br />
average of nearly 20 years experience in<br />
exterior home improvement.<br />
The company has been in business and<br />
owned by the same family for nearly 70<br />
years. Because of this longevity, its record<br />
of craftsmanship and attention to detail,<br />
as well as its steadfast agreement to<br />
honor warranties, it has earned the respect<br />
of many Village building departments,<br />
leading insurance companies and, most<br />
importantly, tens of thousands of homeowners.<br />
Lindholm would love to be the one to<br />
help with any of these projects and help a<br />
home make a good first impression.<br />
Submitted by Lindholm Roofing. For more<br />
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or call (888) 476-6337.<br />
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Palos Country Club the perfect backdrop for any event<br />
Palos Country Club is proud of<br />
its tradition, providing only the<br />
finest quality food and service.<br />
Its scenic golf course and classic<br />
clubhouse are sure to provide<br />
the perfect backdrop for any happening<br />
to be a treasured event to<br />
remember.<br />
Golf<br />
Southmoor Gold Club is currently<br />
booking dates for group<br />
outings for the 2018 golf season.<br />
It also is accepting reservations<br />
for membership in golf leagues<br />
and permanent tee times.<br />
Ken Killian, the course designer,<br />
has designed prestigious<br />
golf courses, such as Kemper<br />
Lakes. The new nine-hole course<br />
will play as 18 holes with two tee<br />
boxes. It is Chicago District Golf<br />
Association rated and plays to a<br />
length of 6,275 yards. The signature<br />
7th hole features an island<br />
green nestled between existing<br />
ponds and trees.<br />
The club is now accepting applications<br />
for pro shop cashiers<br />
and starters. For more information,<br />
email pat_pcc@yahoo.com<br />
or call (708) 448-6550.<br />
Weddings and banquets<br />
Palos offers an extensive<br />
menu of tantalizing cuisine, and<br />
the chef will be happy to design<br />
a customized menu to better suit<br />
special occasions.<br />
From a champagne luncheon<br />
overlooking the golf course<br />
to an extravagant reception in<br />
the Grand Ball Room, Palos is<br />
pleased to accommodate a variety<br />
of events. Its banquets rooms can<br />
accommodate 15-400 guests. Its<br />
experienced banquet coordinators<br />
are excited to work with customers<br />
to plan the perfect celebration.<br />
To request a copy of menus,<br />
call the Banquet Office at (708)<br />
448-6550.<br />
Palos Country Club<br />
PLAN YOUR SPECIAL EVENT WITH US!<br />
The Clubhouse Inn Bar & Grill<br />
Palos offers a package include<br />
two 9-hole green fees plus cart,<br />
one selection per person from the<br />
menu, and one beverage selection<br />
per person for $60 per couple,<br />
with all taxes included, after 3<br />
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.<br />
Submitted by Palos Country Club,<br />
13100 Southwest Highway in Orland<br />
Park. To make a reservation,<br />
call (708) 448-6550.<br />
• Scenic golf course & classic clubhouse<br />
• Banquet rooms can accommodate 15-400 guests<br />
• Extensive, customizable menu<br />
• Experienced banquet coordinators<br />
For information & reservations:<br />
(708) 448-6550<br />
13100 Southwest Hwy | Orland Park, IL 60462 | (708) 448-6550 | www.paloscountryclub.com
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Fresh Raised Gardens creates healthy,<br />
organic, raised-bed vegetable gardens and<br />
gardening solutions for families, schools<br />
and community centers.<br />
Its goal is to help people take control of<br />
the foods they eat by harvesting their own<br />
fresh produce in an easy-to-maintain raised<br />
bed system. This family-owned business<br />
began with the intention of creating a simple<br />
way to grow safe, fresh food for family<br />
and friends, but Fresh Raised Gardens<br />
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help others plant a garden, too.<br />
Some key reasons to start a raised-bed<br />
garden<br />
• Take control of what the family eats.<br />
By growing food, people can eliminate<br />
chemicals, pesticides and waxes. Even<br />
produce such as organic citrus fruits, outof-season<br />
organic cucumbers and organic<br />
apples can be waxed. Growing fresh food<br />
from healthy soil gives people more control<br />
over its quality, reducing concern for<br />
those with dietary restrictions and allergies.<br />
As a parent, anyone can take pride<br />
in knowing they are putting earth-friendly<br />
foods into the family’s bodies.<br />
• Encourages children of all ages to eat<br />
produce. Fresh Raised Gardens thank<br />
gardening for the wide range of foods<br />
their children love to eat. It was not until<br />
the children began school that other parents<br />
noticed the children ate differently.<br />
A mother would call them up after her<br />
child ate dinner at their house, asking<br />
how on earth they could get her child to<br />
eat eggplant, kohlrabi or Swiss chard.<br />
• Get them outside and engaged. It is all<br />
too easy to get caught up in this fastpaced<br />
world. Sports, activities and technology<br />
can easily eat up time. Gardening<br />
has helped families regain a sense<br />
of balance and well-being. It can help<br />
slow a family’s pace, if they chose, and<br />
allow them an excuse to put down their<br />
screens and reconnect with each other.<br />
A garden offers a chance for some light<br />
exercise, and staying active keeps the<br />
mind healthy. Working in the garden can<br />
foster important life skills in children,<br />
such as patience and delayed gratification.<br />
Children have developed their love<br />
of science in a garden when they build<br />
real connections to topics such as photosynthesis,<br />
worm composting and the<br />
plant life cycle.<br />
• Fresh is best. Food allowed to ripen on<br />
the vine will develop its full flavor. If<br />
one has ever eaten a tomato, strawberry<br />
or cucumber straight from the garden,<br />
then one knows the full flavor and texture<br />
is almost impossible to find in any<br />
market. Vine-ripened foods are allowed<br />
to absorb higher levels on nutrients and<br />
water, making garden fresh foods higher<br />
in nutrition. In fact, some foods begin to<br />
lose their nutritional value after they are<br />
picked, so eating food straight from the<br />
backyard also improves its nutrition.<br />
Fresh Raised Gardens specializes in<br />
raised-bed gardening, because it is a perfect<br />
solution to areas with poor or contaminated<br />
soil, and uneven or wet ground. A<br />
raised bed offers less soil compaction, allowing<br />
for easy drainage and ideal growing<br />
conditions for root vegetables. The<br />
loose, fertile soil of a raised bed makes<br />
weeding a breeze and helps reduce or<br />
eliminate the need for resorting to harmful<br />
methods, such as weed killers. In the right<br />
location, a raised-bed garden almost takes<br />
care of itself.<br />
Getting started<br />
Putting in a garden can be a big undertaking,<br />
so Fresh Raised Gardens have<br />
come up with solutions where they do all<br />
of the work.<br />
Fresh Raised Gardens custom-builds<br />
all gardens specifically for each client.<br />
They offer consultations, design, installation,<br />
improvements on existing gardens,<br />
planting suggestions and even soil care.<br />
From strawberry enclosures, herb gardens,<br />
chicken coops, wheelchair accessible solutions<br />
and planters to full community gardens,<br />
they create gardens for all ages and<br />
abilities.<br />
They meet at homes or businesses, and<br />
discuss growing conditions, assess the area,<br />
and identify potential barriers, so they can<br />
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Superior Cabinet Supply’s Customers speak for them<br />
Superior Cabinet Supply is<br />
fast approaching its 33nd year<br />
of providing American-made<br />
cabinetry and countertops to<br />
homeowners, contractors and<br />
home builders.<br />
Superior Cabinet’s roots<br />
started in Park Forest in May<br />
of 1985, as Superior Cabinet<br />
& Window. In 2006, Frank<br />
Klauck, owner and president,<br />
opened his second location, Superior<br />
Cabinet Supply at 19800<br />
S. Harlem in Frankfort — just<br />
north of Lincoln-Way North<br />
High School in Harlem Crossings<br />
Shopping Center.<br />
Klauck was a carpentry contractor<br />
for 10 years before<br />
starting the cabinet and window<br />
business in Park Forest.<br />
By 1990, he began phasing out<br />
home building and construction<br />
projects, and focused more on<br />
his role as a window contractor<br />
and kitchen and bath dealer who<br />
served homebuilders, contractors<br />
and homeowners directly.<br />
Klauck’s wife, Sandy, has<br />
worked with him for 19 years<br />
at both showrooms. She states<br />
word-of-mouth referrals are the<br />
bulk of their business. Approximately<br />
85 percent of their new<br />
customers come from referrals<br />
by homeowners and contractors.<br />
“As humble as we are,<br />
accolades are like receiving an<br />
award, as customer satisfaction<br />
in itself is our reward,” Sandy<br />
said.<br />
Here is an email sent to Superior<br />
by a satisfied homeowner<br />
from Tinley Park. This project<br />
was installed by a long-standing<br />
contractor in Tinley Park, Castlebar<br />
Construction.<br />
“Hi Frank, I cannot thank<br />
you and Superior Cabinet Supply<br />
enough! The design of my<br />
kitchen is just perfect for me.<br />
The layout of the cabinets has<br />
a great flow, and everything I<br />
need is at arm’s reach. I love my<br />
new kitchen. Frank, I appreciate<br />
your design work and incorporating<br />
everything that I wanted<br />
in my kitchen remodel. My<br />
walk-in pantry is awesome, and<br />
using cabinet doors as an invisible<br />
entrance makes it blend in<br />
beautifully with the utility cabinets<br />
on both sides. This is my<br />
‘hidden gem’ for storage. The<br />
cabinets with the pull-outs are<br />
great. No more getting down on<br />
the floor to find things.<br />
Thanks again, Frank and Superior<br />
Cabinet, for making this experience<br />
an enjoyable one, and<br />
the finished product a beautiful<br />
kitchen.”<br />
—Pat and Ken, Tinley Park<br />
Superior Cabinet offers instore<br />
planning and design consultations,<br />
3-D computer design<br />
and layout, in-home measurements<br />
with order, and delivery<br />
and installation services.<br />
Visit Superior Cabinet’s<br />
website at www.SuperiorCabi<br />
netSupply.com for more information<br />
on the cabinetry and<br />
countertops the business carries,<br />
as well as showroom hours.<br />
Submitted by Superior Cabinet<br />
Supply.
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garden<br />
From Page 6<br />
help the garden succeed.<br />
Fresh Raised Gardens address<br />
pest problems, such<br />
as rabbits or deer, location<br />
of water and resources, and<br />
understand the gardener’s<br />
time/abilities to create a<br />
garden that is easy to reach<br />
and tend to.<br />
Once the plans are finalized,<br />
the garden is installed<br />
and filled with the recommended<br />
soil mixture, and<br />
any pavers, gravel, arbors,<br />
benches, etc. are completed,<br />
and the garden is ready<br />
to plant. They use the highest-quality<br />
materials that<br />
will last for years to come.<br />
Fresh Raised Gardens<br />
has been very active in<br />
the community. They have<br />
many successful gardens<br />
throughout Will County.<br />
They work closely with<br />
the Will County Land Use<br />
Department and have gardens<br />
at the Will County<br />
Health Department, several<br />
schools/churches and community<br />
gardens in Forest<br />
Park and Joliet, and this<br />
spring they are working<br />
with the Lockport Township<br />
Park District to create<br />
a showcase community<br />
garden. Fresh Raised Gardens<br />
has been recognized<br />
for their charitable works<br />
with Easter Seals and other<br />
communities in Will County<br />
for providing food solutions<br />
in low-service areas.<br />
Check out Fresh Raised<br />
Gardens on Facebook for<br />
more chemical-free, ecofriendly<br />
gardens solutions.<br />
Or send them a message to<br />
find out more information<br />
on how to harvest a fresh<br />
raised garden.<br />
Submitted by Fresh Raised<br />
Gardens. For more information,<br />
visit facebook.com/fre<br />
shraisedgardens or call (708)<br />
297-7488.<br />
Springtime landscape ambitions: Spruce up the curb appeal<br />
Many people already<br />
may be making an update<br />
list, or at least have acknowledged<br />
what needs<br />
attention.<br />
When does one tackle<br />
those yard projects oneself,<br />
and when should<br />
someone hire a contractor?<br />
Well, people must determine<br />
what they are comfortable<br />
with, but AreA<br />
Landscape Supply Inc. in<br />
Mokena, can lend just the<br />
right amount of help in either<br />
situation.<br />
Homeowners planning<br />
outdoor projects can call<br />
or stop inside AreA with<br />
their questions. The experienced<br />
sales staff can help<br />
calculate material needed,<br />
recommend the best product,<br />
and even give a checklist<br />
of steps to follow for<br />
installation.<br />
Feeling overwhelmed?<br />
The staff can recommend<br />
a suitable landscaper or<br />
contractor to complete<br />
the project successfully.<br />
The Contractor Referral<br />
Center, located inside the<br />
main showroom, contains<br />
photographs of completed<br />
jobs and business cards of<br />
local landscapers.<br />
Top spring projects<br />
typically include products<br />
such as fertilizers<br />
and grass seed, drain tile,<br />
mulches, and natural and<br />
decorative stone. Products<br />
are available in bulk deliveries<br />
for large applications<br />
or bagged in small quantities.<br />
When delivering in<br />
bulk, AreA’s team of delivery<br />
drivers takes pride<br />
in offering courteous service<br />
by going above and<br />
beyond for the customers<br />
by following specific<br />
dumping instructions and<br />
requests. Care and respect<br />
for property is practiced at<br />
the highest level possible.<br />
About AreA Landscape<br />
Supply<br />
Area Landscape Supply<br />
is located at 18851 S. Wolf<br />
Road in Mokena. Orders<br />
can be placed quickly and<br />
easily over the phone at<br />
(708) 479-8400.<br />
People can request either<br />
the highly popular sameday<br />
delivery or place and<br />
order on will call for a future<br />
delivery. Customers<br />
also can stop in, see the selection<br />
and take an in-stock<br />
choice home immediately.<br />
Submitted by AreA Landscape<br />
Supply. For detailed<br />
product information, visit<br />
www.AreaLandscapeSupply.<br />
com, and “like” the at www.<br />
facebook.com/AreALand<br />
scapeSupply to be notified<br />
of events, special sales and<br />
much more.
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Your Dream Garden Begins at…<br />
Melka Garden Center<br />
GREAT MULCH! GREAT PRICE!<br />
Jim Melka Landscaping<br />
gearing up for spring<br />
offerings, events<br />
Jim Melka Landscaping & Garden Center<br />
will be celebrating 30 years of service<br />
in the community this year, and its drive<br />
for quality work and professionalism has<br />
never wavered.<br />
Melka Landscaping & Garden Center<br />
offers a wide range of products and<br />
services, including a full-service garden<br />
center, tree/shrub nursery, colorful greenhouses,<br />
a Weber Grill showroom, landscape<br />
design services, plant installation<br />
and lawn maintenance, brick paver patios,<br />
and landscape lighting.<br />
For those tackling a DIY project or in<br />
need of professional landscape services,<br />
Melka’s is the local business to contact.<br />
Spring is in the air at Melka. Flowering<br />
annuals, fresh herbs, custom planters and<br />
hanging baskets in an abundance of colors<br />
will be arriving weekly. With Mother’s<br />
Day approaching fast, customers can<br />
browse the greenhouses and garden center<br />
for the perfect gift, or an unexpected treat<br />
for oneself. Gift cards also are available<br />
and make a great gift for the gardening<br />
enthusiasts in one’s life.<br />
Melka Garden Center also offers a wide<br />
variety of special events throughout the<br />
year. This April, Melka will be hosting<br />
two free plant seminars.<br />
• On April 7, Flowering Shrub and Perennial<br />
Seminar by expert Mike Mennenoh<br />
from Mariani Plants company.<br />
• Also, on April 14, Tree Care Seminar by<br />
the local Davey Tree care.<br />
Both are a great way to get ready for<br />
spring.<br />
Customers should RSVP for all seminars<br />
or events on the Melka website.<br />
For more details about Melka’s spring<br />
workshops, seminars and other events,<br />
visit the events page at www.jimmelka<br />
landscaping.com/Events.<br />
Jim Melka Garden Center is located at<br />
11606 179th St. in Mokena, located four<br />
blocks west of Wolf Road and just East of<br />
the Metra station.<br />
Open seven days a week, from April<br />
through December.<br />
For store hours, events, new plant arrivals,<br />
landscape design photos and more,<br />
visit www.jimmelkalandscaping.com.<br />
Jim Melka Landscaping & Garden<br />
Center is a one-stop shop for all seasonal<br />
gardening and landscaping needs.<br />
Submitted by Jim Melka Landscaping &<br />
Garden Center. For more information, call<br />
(708) 349-6989.<br />
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Granite and Marble Depot offers variety, service<br />
“To establish lasting relationships<br />
with our customers by exceeding<br />
their expectations and<br />
earning their trust through exceptional<br />
products and performance.<br />
We want you to be proud.”<br />
The Granite & Marble Depot<br />
offers more than 100 species of<br />
marble and more than 200 species<br />
of natural granite, marble, quartz,<br />
limestone, travertine and slate in a<br />
wide variety of colors to suit most<br />
needs. Its professional and dedicated<br />
staff will assist customers in<br />
the design and selection process<br />
to ensure the most functional and<br />
pleasing setup.<br />
The business provides complete<br />
and professional installation in its<br />
service area. Its experienced crew<br />
will ensure customers’ utmost satisfaction.<br />
Easy and quick, GMD makes<br />
it an easy three-step process.<br />
Step 1 involves choosing the<br />
perfect stone design. The Granite<br />
& Marble Depot offers a free<br />
consultation at a customer’s<br />
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Our team of skilled craftsmen is committed to providing the highest<br />
quality products and services for each and every customer.<br />
Why not join the thousands of satisfied<br />
customers who have chosen us for<br />
their home improvement projects.<br />
Roofing, Siding, Gutters,<br />
Soffit/Fascia... and more!!<br />
home, office or its showroom to<br />
discuss needs and suggest ideas.<br />
GMD highly recommends that<br />
customers bring a sketch of the<br />
project to its showroom. It is<br />
a good idea to bring a cabinet<br />
sample and paint color, as well.<br />
A GMD consultant can help customers<br />
choose the right stone,<br />
as there are hundreds of colors<br />
from which to choose.<br />
Step 2 is placing the order.<br />
To place an order with GMD,<br />
it requires customers to have<br />
the following steps complete in<br />
their home. Cabinets need to be<br />
installed. All of the appliances in<br />
the kitchen need to be on location.<br />
The sink needs to be on location,<br />
so that GMD may take it<br />
as a template for the sink cutout.<br />
Once the above requirements<br />
are satisfied, GMD can come out<br />
to measure/template the kitchen.<br />
The installers will work with<br />
customers to make sure all the<br />
specifications and technical details<br />
are provided.<br />
The last and final step is the installation.<br />
The homeowner must<br />
be present for installation. GMD<br />
will install the countertop and<br />
backsplash.<br />
Lastly, it will drill the faucet<br />
holes, attach the sink and mount<br />
the dishwasher.<br />
The ownership difference<br />
GMD is committed to enhancing<br />
the home-living lifestyle. It<br />
aims at “Making You Proud.” If<br />
customers wish, GMD can keep<br />
records to inform them of the<br />
latest news about natural stones.<br />
GMD will always seek feedback<br />
so, it can make the right adjustments<br />
to enhance its customer<br />
satisfaction goal.<br />
The right stone<br />
Having the best quality, best<br />
selection of colors and fabricating<br />
options, GMD’s team<br />
of stone enthusiasts guarantees<br />
satisfaction and maximizes the<br />
experience.<br />
The products<br />
• Granite<br />
• Marble<br />
• Quartz<br />
• Slate<br />
• Travertine<br />
• Limestone<br />
The right price<br />
The All-Inclusive Value Price<br />
gets customers on the way from<br />
Day 1, with no surprises. The purchase<br />
experience will be as simple<br />
as it is enjoyable.<br />
The delivery difference<br />
When GMD says on time, it<br />
means it. Every customer receives<br />
a professional orientation<br />
on the features of their stone<br />
and the simple way to care for<br />
it. Customers and their families<br />
will feel very proud of the investment.<br />
Submitted by The Granite and<br />
Marble Depot, 19636 97th Ave. in<br />
Mokena. For more information,<br />
call (708) 479-7770 or visit www.<br />
mygranite.com.<br />
Call today for your FREE<br />
in home consultation!<br />
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Cabinets • Granite • Marble • Tile • Custom Showers • Fireplaces<br />
Stop by and view more than 200 samples!<br />
We have more than 350 full slabs of<br />
natural stone and quartz and thousands<br />
of remnants in our indoor showroom.<br />
State of art precision equipment for a<br />
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The Granite & Marble Depot<br />
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Valid thru 4/30/18<br />
<br />
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708-479-7770 • mygranite.com<br />
19636 97th Ave. ~ Suite 1 • Mokena<br />
Showroom Hours<br />
M-F 8am-5pm • Sat. 9am-1pm • Sunday Closed
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APEK Inc. more than just another roofer<br />
Every year around this<br />
time the usual worries<br />
come up if people are<br />
homeowners, from spring<br />
cleaning inside to updating<br />
or repairing their home on<br />
the outside.<br />
There will always be a<br />
new headache on the horizon<br />
as a homeowner,<br />
which is why APEK Inc. is<br />
here to help.<br />
APEK Inc. specializes<br />
in roofing, siding, soffit,<br />
fascia and gutters. In addition,<br />
it has been completing<br />
on-the-spot repairs<br />
since 2014 with great<br />
success. Located in New<br />
Lenox, it currently has a<br />
10,000-square-foot warehouse<br />
in order to make it<br />
easier and more efficient<br />
to service homeowners<br />
needs.<br />
This year, APEK Inc.<br />
is honored to be receiving<br />
the Southwest Choice<br />
Award for Best Roofing in<br />
the southwest suburbs. It is<br />
a privilege to be surrounded<br />
by a great local community<br />
who truly appreciates<br />
the hard work that is put in<br />
everyday toward meeting<br />
home exterior needs.<br />
APEK does its absolute<br />
best to ensure quality work<br />
is done on the customer’s<br />
home and at an affordable<br />
price. It is a familyrun<br />
company that opened<br />
its doors in 2008 and has<br />
been growing and evolving<br />
with the local economy<br />
ever since. APEK<br />
truly understands the value<br />
and investment customers<br />
put into their homes and<br />
strives to ensure customer<br />
satisfaction with each job<br />
that is completed.<br />
When it opened in 2008,<br />
it only had a few employees<br />
but big dreams of helping<br />
homeowners in need<br />
of reaching their home exterior<br />
goals. The owners,<br />
Jim and Becky, have put<br />
in the time and effort every<br />
day since in order for<br />
this company to become<br />
what it is now. The level of<br />
care and expertise found in<br />
APEK Inc. cannot be beat.<br />
Since then, APEK has<br />
gained knowledge and<br />
experience in the industry,<br />
and every year grows<br />
stronger and more efficient<br />
with its workmanship. As a<br />
family-run business, it understands<br />
what customers<br />
want in a roofing company.<br />
It knows what people crave<br />
is the most knowledgeable<br />
salesman, excellent customer<br />
service and genuine<br />
people who will guide<br />
them in the right direction,<br />
especially when making<br />
big decisions about their<br />
homes. This is one of the<br />
major aspects that sets it<br />
apart from the rest.<br />
One thing about which<br />
APEK is excited for this<br />
upcoming season is it soon<br />
will be able to offer financing<br />
with the hope that this<br />
alleviates some stress and<br />
worries that come with big<br />
decisions, such as a new<br />
roof or siding for a customer’s<br />
home. APEK does its<br />
best to make sure it can help<br />
in any way possible to make<br />
this an easy and unforgettable<br />
experience for customers.<br />
It is familiar with the<br />
hardships life can throw at<br />
people, and that is why they<br />
want to make a point of going<br />
the extra mile for all of<br />
its customers.<br />
Those looking for work<br />
to be done on their homes’<br />
exteriors then can call<br />
and make an appointment<br />
today for a free estimate<br />
with an APEK salesman.<br />
They will have all of the<br />
information needed and<br />
will be able to answer any<br />
questions about the entire<br />
process, from start to finish.<br />
Make sure to check<br />
them out on Angie’s List<br />
and read the reviews, too.<br />
APEK Inc. knows that<br />
updating a home’s exterior<br />
is a big project, it is here to<br />
be sure the whole process<br />
goes smoothly.<br />
Submitted by APEK Inc.,<br />
1005 Industry Road in New<br />
Lenox. For more information,<br />
call (815) 774-0900 or<br />
visit www.apekinc.com.<br />
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Lawn-Tech Ltd. has served customers for 34 years<br />
Lawn-Tech Ltd. is a 34-year-old family-owned<br />
business specializing in the<br />
custom application of fertilizers and pesticides<br />
to lawns, trees and shrubs.<br />
It currently services 12,000 properties<br />
in the southwest suburban area with 21<br />
service vehicles.<br />
Lawn-Tech uses granular fertilizer and<br />
liquid weed controls year-round to care for<br />
lawns. Optional services include preventive<br />
grub control, core aeration, preventive<br />
and curative insect and disease control,<br />
specialty programs for diseased lawns,<br />
and pre-emergent control of weeds in<br />
landscape beds. It offers flexible programs<br />
based on the customer’s expectations and<br />
finances.<br />
Lawn-Tech also offers tree and shrub<br />
fertilization, treatment for insect and disease<br />
suppression, and specialty programs if<br />
needed for plant-specific problems. Lawn-<br />
Tech customers receive newsletters when<br />
the lawn is serviced that discuss common<br />
seasonal problems customers’ lawns may be<br />
experiencing, as well as guidelines on how<br />
to do their maintenance activities correctly.<br />
Lawn-Tech dry fertilizers contain controlled<br />
release nitrogen year-round to give<br />
a more even feeding over the entire application<br />
period, and to reduce stress and<br />
burn potential in hot dry weather. Lawn-<br />
Tech thinks this is a major difference between<br />
their program and others, whose<br />
brochures may only mention controlledrelease<br />
nitrogen in one summer application<br />
to reduce “burn” potential.<br />
If other companies were using controlled-release<br />
year-round,that would be a<br />
major selling point, which one would expect<br />
they would mention. Quick-release<br />
nitrogen is much cheaper, which is reflected<br />
in their low prices. If they offer a<br />
free application when a customer takes full<br />
service, it is probably just cheap nitrogen<br />
and nothing else.<br />
Lawn-Tech services residential lawns, as<br />
well as businesses, school districts, football<br />
and baseball fields. For a no-cost, no-obligation<br />
quote for lawn and landscape needs,<br />
or to receive 10 percent off a spring or fall<br />
core aeration, contact Lawn-Tech at (708)<br />
532-7411.<br />
Submitted by Lawn-Tech Ltd., 7320 Duvan<br />
Drive in Tinley Park. For more information, call<br />
(708) 532-7411 or visit www.lawntechltd.com.
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DON’T LET YOUR DRYER<br />
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Most people know they need to clean<br />
out their dryer lint tray between each<br />
cycle, but what lurks behind the wall is<br />
just as important for safety and avoiding<br />
fire traps, as well as fully efficient dryer<br />
performance.<br />
Joe Enzenberger, owner of Dryer Vent<br />
Wizard, opened his New Lenox-based<br />
business in 2009.<br />
Lint is the villain — lint that has been<br />
allowed to build up and linger too long in<br />
the dryer exhaust vent.<br />
It is estimated by the United States Consumer<br />
Product Safety Commission and<br />
the U.S. Fire Administration that 15,500<br />
fires associated with clothes dryers occur<br />
annually. These fires account for an average<br />
of 20 deaths, 370 injuries and more<br />
than $88 million in property damage.<br />
“Failure to clean the dryer vent” was<br />
the leading factor cited in U.S. Fire Administration<br />
reports.<br />
“It is something very few people know<br />
about or think about,” said Enzenberger,<br />
whose company specializes in dryer vent<br />
cleaning, repair, alteration and installation.<br />
“It is the leading cause of dryer<br />
fires.”<br />
Lint accumulation also can cause dryers<br />
to stop working or to work inefficiently.<br />
A dryer vent clogged with lint can add<br />
as much as $18-24 per month to energy<br />
costs.<br />
“Improper venting causes problems,<br />
as well,” Enzenberger said. “The dryer<br />
exhaust duct and connections should be<br />
made of rigid metal or semi-rigid metal,<br />
and secured with metal heat-resistant tape,<br />
rather than duct tape. I often find plastic<br />
or foil accordion-type material, which can<br />
easily trap lint and is more susceptible to<br />
kinks and crushing.”<br />
Warning signs include<br />
• Clothes are taking more than one cycle<br />
to dry, especially jeans and towels<br />
• No lint visible on lint screen<br />
• Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle<br />
• Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle<br />
• Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle<br />
• The top of the dryer is hot to the touch<br />
while running<br />
• There is excess lint left on your clothing<br />
“This has been a consumer education<br />
process, but it’s hard to get the word out,”<br />
Enzenberger said. “Most don’t call until<br />
they have a serious problem with their<br />
dryer.”<br />
He suggests people treat clothes dryers<br />
as a household item in need of regular<br />
maintenance. Consumers can protect<br />
dryer performance and promote safety<br />
by cleaning the lint screen between each<br />
use, ensuring the connection between the<br />
dryer and wall is made of compliant material<br />
and remains unkinked, and having<br />
the dryer exhaust duct cleaned regularly.<br />
Dryer manufacturers recommend inspection<br />
and cleaning at least annually.<br />
Something to watch for in spring: Birds<br />
will begin to build nests, and a popular<br />
nesting site for birds is inside dryer vent<br />
lines. Spring is an important time to have<br />
an inspection, and cleaning of clothes dryers<br />
and dryer vent systems.<br />
Another important tip — never let the<br />
clothes dryer run when out of the house<br />
or asleep.<br />
Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard. For more<br />
information, visit www.willcountydryervent.<br />
com or call (815) 215-2090.
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Izzy’s works to make customers<br />
look like superstar gift-givers<br />
“Welcome to Izzy’s Gifts!”<br />
That is what customers<br />
will hear when they walk<br />
into the newest addition to<br />
Mokena’s small list of gift<br />
boutiques.<br />
Customers might even be<br />
greeted by the four-legged<br />
owners, Izzy and Bella,<br />
who many might remember<br />
from their previous gift<br />
store, Clock Tower Gifts.<br />
With their new location,<br />
11318 W. Lincoln Highway,<br />
and new name, Izzy’s Gifts<br />
and Bella’s Home Accents,<br />
comes a boutique that has<br />
been missed by many.<br />
At Izzy’s Gifts, customers<br />
can enjoy old-school retail at<br />
its very best. If one is looking<br />
to update a room in the<br />
home, Izzy’s is the place to<br />
find a variety of home decor<br />
in today’s styles — wall decor,<br />
tabletop decor, small accent<br />
furniture and lighting.<br />
Patrons can enjoy the<br />
warm, inviting atmosphere<br />
of Izzy’s Gifts and get<br />
some inspiration from numerous<br />
beautiful displays<br />
of quality merchandise.<br />
Even if one does not know<br />
what one is looking for, the<br />
experienced (more than 25<br />
years of gift-giving) sales<br />
staff can help customers<br />
find the perfect gift for just<br />
about anyone that they will<br />
be proud to give.<br />
Izzy’s Gifts has wide<br />
range of prices to fit everyone’s<br />
budget. Beautiful jewelry<br />
from less than $20, collectable<br />
art from Houston<br />
Llew, Trollbeads — a sterling<br />
silver, gold and glass<br />
jewelry line that will share<br />
the moments of life, Mariposa<br />
polished aluminum table<br />
servingware to dress up<br />
any table setting, Lollia and<br />
The Cottage Greenhouse<br />
personal care lines that<br />
help keep skin at its softest,<br />
Voluspa Candles and<br />
Thymes Home Fragrances<br />
will keep homes smelling<br />
great year-round.<br />
People can stop in, welcome<br />
the girls back and enjoy<br />
their new store. They are<br />
located at 11318 W. Lincoln<br />
Highway in Mokena. They<br />
are two doors down from<br />
Oberweis.<br />
Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<br />
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16 | April 5, 2018 | 22nd century media home & garden<br />
22ndCenturyMedia.com<br />
What homeowners should consider when hiring a professional<br />
As we begin to crawl out of<br />
the gaps of a shaken economy,<br />
many are still looking for work<br />
wherever they can find it.<br />
The downside to this fact is<br />
that many people today are hiring<br />
untrained and under-skilled<br />
contractors who think that they<br />
have learned a few things from<br />
a couple DIY Network shows<br />
and are taking jobs as they come<br />
“just for the money.”<br />
We have all heard the phrase,<br />
“you get what you pay for,” and<br />
it could not be more accurate<br />
when talking about home improvements.<br />
These contractors,<br />
or fly-by-night companies, roll<br />
into the home and shoot a lowball<br />
price one is eager to jump<br />
on because one is trying to spend<br />
with providence (who isn’t,<br />
right?), but are unaware that<br />
those steal-of-a-deal prices come<br />
with a hefty drawback.<br />
Many of these businesses fail<br />
to carry the necessary insurance<br />
for their trade, lack continuing<br />
and professional education to<br />
further their skills, and do not involve<br />
themselves with state and<br />
national professional associations,<br />
where industry standards<br />
are set and regulated.<br />
So how do these factors affect<br />
the homeowner?<br />
Certified professionals in their<br />
fields have gone the extra lengths<br />
to learn and apply knowledgeable<br />
skills through written examinations,<br />
showing that they<br />
understand how to solve and<br />
correct problems, and through<br />
hands-on demonstrations evaluated<br />
by industry leaders. They do<br />
this because they not only take<br />
pride in crafting quality work<br />
but also have an aspiration for<br />
enriching the lives of others who<br />
benefit from their applied skills.<br />
Hiring a certified professional<br />
means the project was considered<br />
with the future in mind — a<br />
job that has functional longevity<br />
with products that are engineered<br />
to last. Most projects,<br />
when comparing work done by<br />
certified and untrained professionals,<br />
will come out looking<br />
similar when completed, but the<br />
worst nightmare for any homeowner<br />
who has just invested a<br />
good chunk of change into their<br />
property is to have that project<br />
start to slowly fall apart or fail<br />
on them after only a short time<br />
of use.<br />
These trade workers and their<br />
projects fail mostly because<br />
of improper planning, lack of<br />
knowledge in the specific details<br />
of the job and a willingness to<br />
cut corners to save money, themselves.<br />
These factors usually go<br />
unseen by the homeowner and<br />
are not noticed until it is too late,<br />
resulting in more money for a<br />
correction, or a permanent reminder<br />
of poor-quality work, if<br />
left unfixed.<br />
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Inc. provides design, build and<br />
maintenance services that are<br />
structured around integrity and a<br />
strong commitment to customer<br />
service.<br />
They employ several certifications<br />
and designations from<br />
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water features, hardscaping<br />
and paving, and more.<br />
With an emphasis on continuing<br />
education, Three Brothers Landscaping<br />
seeks to always be at the<br />
forefront of quality standards<br />
and design trends, and works to<br />
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these features in their projects.<br />
Call for a free consultation<br />
with a representative today, and<br />
begin to think outside.<br />
Submitted by Three Brothers Landscaping<br />
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22nd century media | April 5, 2018 | 17<br />
Circle Tractor stands behind its service<br />
For more than 33 years, people from<br />
the southwest suburbs have been coming<br />
to Circle Tractor for the highest-quality<br />
tractors, lawn equipment and attentive<br />
service. That has been a hallmark of the<br />
business.<br />
Circle Tractor offers the widest selection<br />
of cutting-edge products from the<br />
industry-leading brands — John Deere,<br />
Toro, Honda and the latest addition,<br />
Avant.<br />
The dealership has grown from a<br />
small specialty shop to one of the largest<br />
multi-line outdoor power equipment<br />
dealers in the area. At Circle Tractor, the<br />
business prides itself on customer service<br />
and the ability to meet customers’<br />
individual needs. Circle Tractor knows<br />
how important equipment is to its customers<br />
and understands they want someone<br />
they trust to maintain it.<br />
Its parts department is staffed by experienced<br />
professionals who want to<br />
make sure customers get the right part<br />
when they need it and at a fair price.<br />
Circle Tractor carries more than 10,000<br />
original equipment manufacturer parts<br />
in stock, and if for any reason it is not<br />
carrying the part someone needs can<br />
gladly have it shipped to the store within<br />
just a couple days.<br />
Having trouble finding a part? Customers<br />
can come in and talk to one of<br />
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who will gladly help customers locate<br />
the proper part needed for a machine.<br />
The service department is staffed by<br />
factory-trained and certified professional<br />
mechanics. Circle Tractor pride itself<br />
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of machines, in a timely manner.<br />
The service department stands behind<br />
its work to ensure customers’<br />
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through the entire<br />
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Submitted by Circle Tractor, 12608 W.<br />
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18 | April 5, 2018 | 22nd century media home & garden<br />
22ndCenturyMedia.com<br />
Spring is here.<br />
Now is a good time to check<br />
for roof problems that may have<br />
developed or worsened over the<br />
winter months. It is wise to address<br />
roof problems while they<br />
are still minor, before they develop<br />
into major problems that<br />
can cause significant damage to<br />
the inside of a home.<br />
Prusak Roofing Inc. developed<br />
this checklist to ensure the roof<br />
is in good condition to withstand<br />
spring storms.<br />
Outside roof check<br />
• Loose nails, loose or missing<br />
shingles<br />
• Finding nails on the ground<br />
• Split or curled shingles, or<br />
those missing granules<br />
• Sagging or bulging areas on the<br />
roof<br />
• Signs of animal activity<br />
• Damaged/rusted/missing flashing<br />
• Damaged gutters or downspouts<br />
• Rotted or damaged fascia board<br />
• Hail or wind damaged areas of<br />
roofing, siding and fascia<br />
Is the roof ready for spring storms?<br />
Inside roof/attic check<br />
• Leaks around chimney or vents<br />
• Water stains on ceilings or<br />
walls<br />
• Proper ventilation<br />
• Sagging between rafters<br />
• Visible light from outside<br />
Minor problems can develop<br />
quickly into major issues with<br />
spring storms. If one suspects<br />
there might be a roof problem,<br />
a professional assessment is recommended.<br />
Spring storms, with wind and<br />
hail, may cause both visible<br />
and unseen damage to the roof.<br />
Homeowners should check roofs<br />
and siding following a severe<br />
storm. Finding shingles on the<br />
ground is an indication of a problem,<br />
but many roof problems are<br />
not detected by the homeowner<br />
until interior damage occurs. If a<br />
homeowner believes there may<br />
be damage following a storm,<br />
contact Prusak Roofing — storm<br />
damage experts.<br />
The business will respond<br />
quickly, inspect the roof, show<br />
photographs of any damaged<br />
areas and, if repair is needed,<br />
provide homeowners with an estimate<br />
for repair.<br />
Prusak Roofing is a familyowned<br />
business with 55 years of<br />
experience in roofing, siding and<br />
gutters. The business considers<br />
it a privilege to be able to serve<br />
customers, and realizes the best<br />
recommendation is when customers<br />
refer us to their families,<br />
friends and neighbors. Prusak<br />
Roofing has an A+ rating with<br />
the Better Business Bureau. It is<br />
licensed, bonded and insured.<br />
Selecting the right contractor<br />
is the most important factor to a<br />
successful home repair. Customers<br />
should consider the contractor’s<br />
reputation, length of time<br />
in business, quality of work, the<br />
guarantee of work being completed<br />
as expected, honest and<br />
fair pricing, and the promise<br />
from the company to stand behind<br />
its work. Prusak Roofing’s<br />
success have been built on these<br />
principles, and would like to<br />
show area residents who it is the<br />
company of choice for thousands<br />
of homeowners.<br />
Submitted by Prusak Roofing. For<br />
more information, call (708) 422-<br />
2624 or visit www.prusakroofing.<br />
com.<br />
Schaaf continues to provide best value to customers<br />
Since its inception in<br />
1959, Schaaf Window Co.<br />
Inc. has prided itself on<br />
providing the highest quality<br />
and best valued products<br />
to its customers.<br />
This philosophy has<br />
helped grow Schaaf Window<br />
Co. into an industry<br />
leader, distributing a wide<br />
range of quality windows<br />
and related products<br />
throughout the Chicago<br />
area.<br />
As many satisfied customers<br />
have come to<br />
know, Schaaf Window offers<br />
not only products and<br />
services on which customers<br />
can depend but also a<br />
long-lasting partnership<br />
with every one of its customers,<br />
both builders and<br />
homeowners alike.<br />
A family-owned business,<br />
Schaaf Window<br />
began with a focus on<br />
customer satisfaction. Today,<br />
it maintains that unwavering<br />
commitment to<br />
superior service, offering<br />
a wide range of products<br />
and services to builders,<br />
contractors and homeowners<br />
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Schaaf Window is a onestop<br />
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Schaaf offers installation<br />
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They will meet customers<br />
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From its facility in Tinley<br />
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homeowners and a wide<br />
range of builders, from<br />
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Its 91,000-squarefoot<br />
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They serve each customer<br />
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As the business has continued<br />
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Area Glass out of<br />
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Submitted by Schaaf Window<br />
Co. Inc., 18445 Thompson<br />
Court in Tinley Park. For<br />
more information, call (708)<br />
342-0900 or visit www.<br />
schaafwindow.com.
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