If you want to improve your home, either to raise its resale value or simply improve your quality of life, there are few ways that are more effective than remodeling your kitchen. We depend on our kitchens every day to allow us to cook, store and enhance our food in a reliable and efficient way. But what if your kitchen is outdated or in a state of disrepair? Or what if your kitchen is perfectly fine on the outside but youre simply not happy with an aspect of its design? No matter what your issue with your kitchen might be, Kurtis Kitchen and Bath can help you today.

If youd like to improve your kitchen dont delay. Call Kurtis Kitchen and Bath.

What is aging-in-place? In plain English, aging-in-place means remaining in ones home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout ones maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a home for a lifetime.

Benefits of the CAPS Designation

Recognition for completing the only national designation program dedicated to improving the knowledge of remodelers who want to serve the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling market Technical knowledge to solve the remodeling needs of the aging-in-place population Greater understanding of the aging-in-place population

The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently enacted new regulations affecting contractors performing renovation work in residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities built before 1978. This regulation is called Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP). Beginning in April 2010, any renovation work (including painting) which disturbs painted surfaces in residential dwellings or child-occupied facilities built before 1978, must be performed by persons trained in lead-safe work practices, with specific responsibilities for a new discipline of Certified Renovator.

Certified Graduate Remodeler is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

The CGR designation requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of business practice, possess a minimum of five years remodeling industry experience, have a proven track record of successful project management, complete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the programs code of ethics.

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"Kurtis designed my new Master Bathroom and did an amazing job! They also did the labor (plumbing, carpentry, tile), the work is flawless, great job Kurtis!"

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"Special thanks to Dean -- Livonia Location for his expert assistance. My kitchen remodel looks Amazing!!"

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"I went into Kurtis to look for a kitchen remodel. I met with Amy and she was very knowledgeable, friendly and a good listener..."

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"After dealing with other home improvement store chains for a kitchen quote, I made the right choice in going to Kurtis. Tina was able to draft up my dream kitchen..."

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"Love, Love, Love my new kitchen! I Went with the Wellborn painted glazed cabinets that the store manager Kathleen recommended..."

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"A special thanks to Tina at Kurtis Kitchen in Livonia, MI. Once again, she helped us with the PERFECT selection of our kitchen cabinets and sink! I would HIGHLY recommend..."

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"I went into Kurtis to look for a kitchen remodel. I met with Amy and she was very knowledgable, friendly and a good listener. She was very patient with me and guided me in the right directions..."

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"We worked with Tina for our kitchen remodeling. She was very patient and helpful. She found creative ways to meet our needs within our budget"

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Richard Zimmer, Partner and Principal Landscape Architect, leads a team of talented New Jersey landscape architects and designers to create breathtaking outdoor spaces unique to your personal tastes. Some of our New Jersey landscape design services include: site analysis, site planning, pools and spas, water features and ponds, natural stone terraces and patios, paver walkways and driveways, outdoor kitchens, built in outdoor barbeques, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, pergolas, gazebos, and garden structures, stone retaining walls, deer resistant plantings, water gardens, perennial gardens, location of mature plants and specimens, and landscape lighting.

Tapestry Landscape Architecture takes pride in each of their designs, truly capturing the unique elements of every client and on every property and incorporating them into each project. Our licensed landscape designers in NJ are a talented staff, passionate and experienced about the industry and in creating masterpieces to be enjoyed for all the years to come. Tapestrys staff works closely with each client, making the creative vision combine with every inspirational idea, making it all come to fruition in the final design.

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Turner's Interiors group in New York recently turned over 120,000 square feet of luxury retail space within Brookfield Property Partners 375,000-square-foot retail offering at Brookfield Place. Known simply as 230 Vesey Street, the renovation -- a key element of Brookfields $300 million transformation of the former World Financial Center --is a clear indication that Lower Manhattan has become a luxury retail, dining and cultural it spot.

Fueling this trend has been the relocation of technology, advertising, media and information (TAMI) firms, such as Time Inc., whose 700,000-square-foot headquarters is under construction at 225 Liberty Street, and an influx of luxury residential developments. In addition, new and planned tourist destinations, such as the National September 11 Museum and Governors Island, which will re-open on May 23, 2015 after undergoing extensive site improvements, are attracting tourists from all over the World. Brookfield Place is part of more than two million square feet of new and repositioned retail, dining and cultural space that caters to residents, professionals, and tourists living, working and playing in Lower Manhattan (Source: Downtown Alliance).

The success of this project is not only attributed to our ongoing relationships with the projects stakeholders, but also to our understanding of the value that Brookfield placed on this project, and its importance in revitalizing Lower Manhattan, said Edward Magnani, vice president at Turner Interiors.

Home to luxury brands DVF, Michael Kors, and Theory, 230 Vesey Street also serves as a pedestrian artery connecting the 250 and 200 Vesey Street buildings to the Winter Garden, Marina and World Trade Center Transportation Hub. Turners Interiors project team negotiated complex site logistics throughout the project to ensure that critical pathways in and out of Brookfields eight-million-square-foot complex remained accessible to building occupants.

Since the start of construction in July 2013, Turner constructed pedestrian chutes spanning hundreds of feet between the adjoining buildings. These chutes, composed of sidewalk sheds constructed within the pathways, were used to support fire safety systems, such as smoke detectors and sprinkler heads. The sheds were then sealed behind a layer of drywall, giving the new pathways a finished look. As project phases were completed, the chutes were deconstructed and repositioned to facilitate future renovations. During this entire process we remained in constant communication with the client, design team and community groups, said Lauren DiNizo, project manager, Turner Interiors.

"Throughout the entire project, Turner proved themselves, executing complex construction activities while managing a myriad of field conditions to stay on budget and on schedule, observed Christian Heimple, PE, director of construction at Brookfield. Scott Hayden, senior associate at Spector Group Brookfield Places executive architect echoed that sentiment, saying, we could not have had a more professional and dedicated group than Turner Interiors.

With venerable couturiers Herms, Salvatore Ferragamo and a Saks Fifth Avenue luxury outpost confirmed as tenants, Brookfield Place sits at the center of more than $25 billion of new construction that has transformed 30 acres of Lower Manhattan into a definitive destination for retail, dining and culture. Pictured from left to right: Scott Hayden - senior associate (Spector Group), Christian Heimple, PE - director of construction (Brookfield Property Partners), Scott Pengitore - MEP superintendent, Peter Favaloro - engineer, Christopher Johnson, PE - assistant director of construction (Brookfield Property Partners), Phillip Leone - engineer, Peter Henehan - estimating engineer, Matthew Murphy - assistant accountant, Jeremy Beauchemin - project safety manager, Ed Magnani - vice president, operations manager and project executive, Kyle Oest - superintendent, Brett Dommer - superintendent, Lauren DiNizo - project manager, Kezia Chisholm - assistant engineer, Esi-Kilanga Bowser - engineer, John Thomas - project superintendent, Kenneth Faas - estimating engineer, Tony Osekosky - project superintendent, Ryan Arcadia - engineer, Bert Rahm - vice president, senior operations manager, Megan Brothers - vice president, design (Brookfield Property Partners), Robert Krasowski - business development manager.

Project team members not shown: John Latella - project superintendent, Scott Pengitore - MEP superintendent, James Doyle - superintendent, Edgar Moreno - superintendent, Gregory Gutkes - assistant superintendent, Roger Sullivan - assistant superintendent, Jordan Moskowitz - safety.

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Englewood Construction recently began renovation work on the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Its taken some time, but shopping mall commercial construction activity is back in a big way, as owners and operators have initiated only what can be described as a renovation renaissance.

Almost everywhere we look, it seems an older, out-dated shopping mall is undergoing a substantial commercial construction renovation. In the Chicago area alone, there are probably close to a dozen local and regional shopping malls in the middle of a shopping center renovation project, or, slated to begin one in the very near future. Some have been staples in the market for decades, such as Oak Brook Center, Yorktown Center in Lombard, Ill. and Water Tower Place in Chicago, while others have fallen by the wayside and need to make a play to stay relevant, such as the Charlestown Mall in St. Charles; the Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, which is beginning a $40 million expansion and renovation; and the old Ford City Mall in Chicago, which is undergoing a $35 million shopping mall renovation.

However, this is not just a Chicago trend. As a national general commercial contractor, Englewood is working with a savvy investor that is purchasing underperforming regional shopping malls and renovating and re-tenanting them, thus, bringing value back. Right now, Englewood has shopping center construction projects underway at the Shawnee Mall in Shawnee, Okla. and the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson, Texas.

All of this commercial construction activity is taking place because smart owners and retail investors realize they need to refresh, rebrand and reimage the shopping experience to be competitive in the future. Lifestyle centers and power centers may have been the big play in the last major round of retail construction, but as ground-up shopping center construction projects are still seen as a risky endeavor, the surviving traditional shopping centers are capitalizing on the improving retail market to initiate these commercial construction renovations to make them vital once again.

Of course, all of this commercial construction activity has been a boon to the industry. Architects, engineers and commercial construction general contractors are all receiving a boost from these national shopping center renovation projects.

There are a lot of reasons for this shopping center construction renaissance, but the main catalyst is national retailers that survived the downturn are beginning to flex their muscles a little more today and find well-located retail space at favorable rents. This has emboldened them to not only take on new long-term leases, but also expand the footprint of their traditional retail space.

To meet this demand, owners of older shopping malls often have to reconfigure their current space and commit to updating their product to try and best competitors.

Retailers such as Forever 21, Uniqlo and H&M are making aggressive plays into new shopping center construction space and sometimes taking up to as much as 40,000 square feet, a substantial increase from past store sizes. Mainstays, such as Gap and Limited, are also always looking to reposition in new shopping center construction space and may migrate to recently upgraded shopping malls.

Location is playing a major role in this process as well. Most of the new commercial construction we saw in the last decade was in outer-ring suburbs and even exurban areas. Land was cheaper and national retailers were chasing rooftops in the housing boom. As many of those markets never quite materialized, retailers and investors are now looking back to established regional shopping malls in major urban locations and older suburbs. With strong area population demographics, national retailers are intrigued, but its not a matter of simply being in a location and open for business. Many of these locations have had high-vacancy rates or have been dark for years. As this new wave of commercial retail construction takes place, those that neglect new shopping center construction and updating will likely stay obsolete. Owners are finding out they need remodeled shopping mall space, or they will fall by the wayside.

Its an exciting time and the retail construction industry is poised to help breath new life into existing shopping malls with new shopping center construction projects. Look for some exciting retail news from Englewood coming soon in the Chicago area as we gear up for some substantial work. Well be sure to keep you posted.

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Project: Repair or Partially Replace Vinyl Siding

Date: 10/07/2016

What type of project is this?: Repair section(s) of siding

Type of Siding: Vinyl

Stories of Home: Two stories

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: One 10 foot piece of siding came off the upper side of my house during a recent heavy rain and winds. It needs to be reinstalled as soon as possible before the next heavy rain.

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 10/06/2016

Damage: Trim is soft, rotten, blistering or peeling

Kind of trim: Wood

Siding type: Aluminum

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Covered by Insurance: No

Comment: Need to remove/replace damaged wood around doors, windows. Would like to replace with non-wood product like Trex if possible.

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 10/03/2016

Damage: Other

Kind of trim: Wood

Siding type: Vinyl

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Covered by Insurance: No

Comment: The window air conditioner was replaced recently and the exhaust window needs paint and caulk. The unit is at 3rd floor.

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 09/2016

Damage: Leak through window, wall or into basement

Kind of trim: Wood

Siding type: Wood panel

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Covered by Insurance: No

Comment: iI had a rat problem last winter. Recently, on two occasions, water has seeped into a room in my one floor house at the low end corner. It is not a stopped up gutter. I need to have the opening found and sealed.

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 09/2016

Nature of Project: Repair or partially replace exterior trim

Type of Trim: Vinyl

Water Damage or Rot on Existing Trim: Yes

Number of Stories: Two

Current siding: Vinyl

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: A 24' piece of trim (currently wood 4"x24') has been attacked by a woodpecker. I need the entire piece replaced with PVC board. This is on the second story of my home.

Project: Install or Completely Replace Vinyl Siding

Date: 09/2016

What type of project is this?: Replace existing siding

Type of Siding: Vinyl

Stories of Home: Two stories

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Need to have soffits installed

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 09/2016

Damage: Trim is twisted, warped, cracked, or split

Kind of trim: Wood

Siding type: Vinyl

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Covered by Insurance: No

Comment: We have wood warping around our windows. Would like an estimate now. Work to be done after first hard frost.

Project: Install or Replace Wood or Fiber-Cement Siding

Date: 09/2016

What type of project is this?: Replace existing siding

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Replace existing siding with hardie board siding.

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 09/2016

Nature of Project: Repair or partially replace exterior trim

Type of Trim: Vinyl

Water Damage or Rot on Existing Trim: No

Current siding: Vinyl

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Need to get the trimming around the garage doors replace with the vinly.

Project: Repair Exterior Trim

Date: 09/2016

Damage: Trim is soft, rotten, blistering or peeling

Kind of trim: Wood

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Why Choose James Hardie Siding for Your Home in Fairfax, VA

If youre looking to have new siding installed on your home in Fairfax, Virginia, its best to invest in a high quality product. After all, your cladding covers the majority of your homes exterior and performs an important functional and aesthetic role. Fortunately, finding a siding system that is attractive and offers a high level of protection for your residence is as easy as choosing home-improvement materials from James Hardie.

James Hardie fiber cement cladding is one of the most well-regarded products in the industry for many reasons, including that it is:

At Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows, we have extensive experience installing James Hardie products for homeowners in Fairfax, VA. Unlike many other installers, we go above and beyond to provide a siding system that is customized to our customers needs and tastes. For example, we can add trim boards, change the profile of corner posts, mix siding colors, and more to help our customers achieve virtually any look they desire.

To learn more about why you should have Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows install cladding from James Hardie on your home in Fairfax, VA, contact us today.

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Aqua NJ Power Washing caters to all commercial and residential client needs. We use state-of-the-art high, low and soft pressure methods to ensure we dont damage property.

At Aqua Power Washing, we help residential customers bring back their homes curb appeal. So whether you are getting your home make-ready when placing it for sale, hosting a wedding on your backyard deck or a simple BBQ or get together with neighbors, were here to help.

For our commercial clients, we also offer prompt response for all pressure washing projects. From sidewalk gum cleaning, dumpster pad washing to graffiti removal, we can clean it all and stay within the law as it pertains to the EPA Clean Water Act of 1972.

Other clients include real estate agents and property managers in New Jersey. When it comes time to bring on the property appeal, most realtors call on us for house washing, driveway & sidewalk cleaning and deck power washing.

For our property management clients, we know that to get the best tenants is to clean up after the old ones have moved. This includes student rentals, corporate rentals and new properties that simply need a good scrub prior to your first showing.

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Dallas-Fort Worth's fast-growing economy has made it the hottest office market in the country.

During the first nine months of 2016, thearea led the country in net office leasing with 3.6 million square feet of transactions, according to commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield.

D-FW was second in office construction to New York, with almost 8 million square feet of buildings under construction.

Along with North Texas, office construction is highest in Midtown Manhattan (9.5 million square feet), Silicon Valley (6.3 million square feet) and Seattle (4.6 million square feet).

North Texas' office market has continued to grow this year while other U.S. cities have seen a slowdown.

"Although they continue to expand, they are doing so more cautiously," Kevin Thorpe, global chief economist atCushman & Wakefield,said in a new report.

Some more optimistic counts show net office leasing of more than 4.5 million square feet in D-FW this year on track for a record.

D-FW's net office leasing was significantly ahead of Absorption was strongest during the first three quarters of Phoenix with 2.8 million square feet and Chicago at 2.4 million square feet, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

With the high levels of office transactions, D-FW is seeing some of the biggest office rent increases in the country.

Overall rents in the area are up more than 13 percent in 2016, behind only Brooklyn (14.5 percent) and San Francisco (13 percent) in total rent gains.

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