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2 | April 5, 2018 | 22nd century media home & garden<br />

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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 />

cherry cider with Cambria<br />

Nevern countertops.<br />

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“I want to take a moment<br />

to share the wonderful<br />

experience we had in<br />

working with Tinley Park<br />

Kitchen & Bath in remodeling<br />

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 />

can be expensive and create<br />

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 />

shared them with us in<br />

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 />

project. These two individuals<br />

were always polite,<br />

on time and truly expert in<br />

their multiple fields. I cannot<br />

overstate how incredibly<br />

exceptional the cuts<br />

were in the crown molding,<br />

the cabinetry and the<br />

island. Attention to detail<br />

was present every day in<br />

their work. I truly enjoyed<br />

Hours: Tue-Fri 8:30am-5pm<br />

Sat 8:30am-2pm • Closed Sun & Mon<br />

Visa, Mastercard and JCB ACCEPTED<br />

having them in our home.<br />

“With the utmost sincerity<br />

and without hesitation,<br />

I would highly recommend<br />

Tinley Park Kitchen<br />

& Bath for any customer<br />

looking for a great design<br />

partner who has the capability<br />

of providing higherend<br />

cabinetry. The entire<br />

team was incredible.”<br />

—Jeff and Sharon<br />

The goal of Tinley Park<br />

Kitchen & Bath Shoppe is<br />

to make all of its customers<br />

feel this way. They are<br />

committed to customer<br />

service. They love what<br />

they do, and it shows. The<br />

business thanks customers<br />

for their confidence and<br />

for voting it No. 1 again.<br />

Submitted by Tinley Park<br />

Kitchen & Bath Shoppe,<br />

17050 S. Oak Park Ave. in<br />

Tinley Park. For more information,<br />

call (708) 429-6601<br />

or visit www.tpkitchenand<br />

bath.com.<br />

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Thank YoutoOur Customers ForVoting us #1 Again!”<br />

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Kitchens•Custom •Bathrooms •Flooring<br />

708.429.6601<br />

17050 S. Oak Park Ave,<br />

Tinley Park, IL 60477


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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 />

information, visit www.lindholmroofing.com<br />

or call (888) 476-6337.<br />

3 rd Generation Family Owned Roofing Company<br />

Residential and Commercial<br />

• Steep Slope<br />

Roofing<br />

• Gutters &<br />

Downspouts<br />

• Flat Roofing<br />

• Repairs<br />

• Windows & Siding<br />

• Masonry<br />

• Tuckpointing<br />

• Siding<br />

• Soffits<br />

• Fascia<br />

• Storm Damage<br />

• Hail Damage<br />

• Leak Detection<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 />

soon discovered many more reasons to<br />

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 />

OPEN<br />

7 DAYS<br />

A WEEK!<br />

TIME TO FERTILIZE YOUR<br />

LAWN, TREES & SHRUBS!<br />

FREE APRIL PLANT SEMINARS!<br />

APRIL 7 TH @ 10AM Flowering Shrub & Perennial<br />

APRIL 14 TH @ 10AM Tree Care<br />

*RSVP on website. Space is limited!<br />

11606 179th Street, Mokena<br />

(708) 349-6989 • jimmelkalandscaping.com<br />

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Hardwood Mulch<br />

$30/Yard<br />

• Pick Up or Delivery<br />

• Visit Store & check<br />

out mulch samples!<br />

VISIT WEBSITE FOR OTHER GARDEN CENTER<br />

SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS!


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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 />

Can your home use a makeover? • We make dreams come true<br />

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 />

A trusted name for over 25 years.<br />

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED<br />

847.559.9119 • protoproofing.com<br />

Lifetime Warranties •Fully Insured •Financing Available<br />

SPRING<br />

PRICING<br />

SPECIALS<br />

Illinois Unlimited Roofing License #104-008010


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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 />

custom fit. Starting at:<br />

GRANITE<br />

QUARTZ<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

$<br />

35 sqft<br />

$<br />

39<br />

10 Colors 5 Colors<br />

sqft<br />

(while supplies last, see an associate for details. Restrictions apply. Valid thru 4/30/18.)<br />

FREE estimates and design ideas by our experienced on staff interior designers<br />

FREE<br />

16 Gauge Undermount Stainless<br />

Steel Sinks and 15 Year Sealer*<br />

OR<br />

FREE<br />

removal of your existing<br />

laminate countertops*<br />

The Granite & Marble Depot<br />

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

Valid thru 4/30/18<br />

<br />

<br />

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 />

2018<br />

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FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED<br />

815.774.0900 • 708.479.2002<br />

Licensed • Bonded • Insured<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 />

START A<br />

FIRE!<br />

New Lenox-based<br />

business works to make<br />

clothes dryers safer<br />

Hidden buildup in clothes<br />

dryer vent is fire hazard<br />

Before<br />

WARNING!<br />

If your dryer takes longer than one cycle<br />

to dry your clothes, then you may have a<br />

fire hazard in your vent.<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 />

Monday- Friday, 10 a.m.-5<br />

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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 />

general landscaping and maintenance,<br />

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 />

inform clients on how to implement<br />

these features in their projects.<br />

Call for a free consultation<br />

with a representative today, and<br />

begin to think outside.<br />

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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 />

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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 />

Circle Tractor’s parts employees,<br />

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 />

on thorough inspections and proper diagnoses<br />

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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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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area.<br />

Schaaf Window is a onestop<br />

distributor of highquality<br />

windows (wood,<br />

wood clad, and vinyl),<br />

exterior doors (wood, fiberglass<br />

and steel, with<br />

many glass options), interior<br />

doors (hardwood,<br />

MDF and molded composite),<br />

skylights, millwork,<br />

mirrors, glass and shower<br />

doors. It backs up its products<br />

with years of technical<br />

experience and a courteous<br />

customer service staff.<br />

Schaaf offers installation<br />

of windows, doors<br />

and shower doors using<br />

its own employees, who<br />

are trained to the manufacturer’s<br />

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They will meet customers<br />

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From its facility in Tinley<br />

Park, Schaaf serves<br />

homeowners and a wide<br />

range of builders, from<br />

tract to custom to highend.<br />

Its 91,000-squarefoot<br />

facility is a home<br />

base for its employees to<br />

serve all of Chicagoland.<br />

They serve each customer<br />

personally, with a suite of<br />

professional resources to<br />

offer.<br />

As the business has continued<br />

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reach. Schaaf recently acquired<br />

Area Glass out of<br />

St. John, Indiana, which<br />

has allowed it to reach a<br />

whole new set of customers<br />

and expand the business<br />

capabilities. It also<br />

has moved onto many social<br />

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as Facebook and Instagram,<br />

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variety of products it has<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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