Andersen 100 Series Windows and Doors The Smart Alternative to Vinyl
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For three years, Adrienne Carter cared for her non-ambulatory son Adrian, 16, in a home ill-equipped for his needs.
Adrian has hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling, and is in a wheelchair. The Carter family previously lived in a Broward County Housing Authority-supplied unit that had widened spaces for wheelchair access and a walk-in tub, but three years ago, they bought their own home in Fort Lauderdale.
"We really had to adjust. With the housing authority, we had the wider doors," Carter said. "That's one of the things you don't think about when you move into your own house."
They were unable to refinance their mortgage or get a loan to upgrade their home, but they learned about a city program that fit the bill. The housing rehabilitation program works with income-eligible Fort Lauderdale residents either 62 or older, or who have disabled family members, to supply forgivable 15-year loans for home upgrades or repairs.
The loan will be forgiven at the end of the 15 years, as long as the family still lives there. Upgrades for the Carter home included a lift attached to a track system that can take Adrian from his bed to the bathroom, widened doors for his wheelchair and a lowered breakfast bar for him to access from his chair.
"Without this program, I would have still been lifting Adrian from one spot to the next. The hard thing about it is, I had gotten used to not going places," Carter said. "In dressing Adrian, you have to lift him from the bed, put him in his wheelchair, lift him from his wheelchair and put him in the bathroom, and then lift him from the bathroom and put his clothes on him, and then finally lift him and put him in the car. After that 10th time, your muscles kind of give up on you."
Avis Wilkinson, the city's housing programs administrator, said the program makes a big difference.
"I interact with all the families [who receive these loans], before and after," Wilkinson said. "We make a difference. This is a tangible change, which makes you feel good. You don't just see numbers and dollars; you see people and you see the positive change."
For more information, call 954-828-6520.
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VistaLuxe Complementary Multi-Slide Doors
A demonstration of Kolbe #39;s VistaLuxe Complementary Multi-Slide patio doors. Kolbe multi-slide doors not only provide attractive aesthetics, but also ease of operation. These doors will complement...
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Another new concept from the team behind Tin Lizzys, Big Ketch and Miltons, Gypsy Kitchen draws inspiration from regional Spanish, Moroccan and Indian food, in an upscale atmosphere in synch with the new Buckhead Atlanta development.
The look: Located on the second floor above Shake Shack and Peachtree Road, wrap-around patio doors open to sweeping skyline views of Buckhead. Inside, the centerpiece of the spacious bar area is an imposing metal sculpture of a bullish bull. Jumbled stacks of vintage suitcases pay tribute to the many influences on Spanish cooking, and Moorish tiles and cut metal lighting evoke the gypsy theme.
The scene: Early one recent chilly evening, the sunset cast a dramatic glow over the bull and the bar, where every seat was filled with diners sipping cocktails and wine and sharing small plates. The dining room was more sparsely populated by a few larger parties, and the patio was understandably empty.
The food: The menu is divided between sizes and price points, with snacks, appetizers, sharing plates and plates for the table that top out with a 32-ounce bone-in strip steak ($85) and a 20-ounce barrel-cut beef tenderloin ($95). The sweet spot for most diners seems to be the tapas-style apps and small plates. Among them, garlic shrimp with pickled chorizo, olive oil-poached yolk and crispy potatoes ($12), lamb kifta tagine with hen egg, Moroccan spices and fresh herbs ($12), and serrano-wrapped North Carolina trout with fennel-olive salad ($24).
The drinks: House cocktails include Leather & Silk with gin, chartreuse, Velvet Falernum and lime ($10), and Around the Fire with mezcal, Cherry Heering, sherry, citrus and bitters ($11). From cava to Bordeaux, there are 20 or so mostly Old World wines by the glass priced in the $8-$15 range.
The extras: For dessert ($8), look for the likes of dark chocolate pistachio cake and spiced apple empanadas, along with a selection of amaro and sherry ($8-$17).
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Arlington, Texas (PRWEB) November 04, 2014
Milgard announces a new mobile showroom that hits the road to tour Texas beginning this week.
The 24 mobile showroom features two doors --- an Essence Series swing door and a Tuscany Series sliding glass door --- and 14 different windows. Seven product lines in all are featured including all glass options for a hands-on showroom experience. There is also an interactive SunCoatMAX display depicting how Low-E glass feels to the touch compared to regular glass.
Milgard designed the showroom to provide consumers and customers the opportunity to see and touch the Milgard craftsmanship firsthand. Windows and patio doors are a major investment in the home and a showroom experience is invaluable to the decision making process.
Homeowners, contractors, builders and architects are invited to explore the showroom as it travels across Texas over the next few weeks.
The current schedule for the trailer is:
November 4th In Houston for an open house at Grogan Building Supply. Homeowners and builders can stop by, enjoy lunch and tour the trailer. On the 5th, the trailer will be stopping at various Milgard Houston Dealers.
November 10th through 16th In Austin at TreeHouse, a home and garden store specializing in sustainable products. Homeowners and builders are more than welcome to stop out at TreeHouse and tour the Milgard mobile showroom.
November 19th - In Kerrville at Foxworth Galbraith for a Builder and Architect event co-hosted by Milgard and Foxworth Galbraith.
For additional questions and to inquire on the mobile showroom schedule, consumers can reach out to Milgard by contacting darcyoverby(at)milgard(dot)com.
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Great option: 3/43 Burton Street, Concord.
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Park views: 33/300A Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.
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The 127-square-metre, first floor, 1970s unit is as big as a semi and is on the market for the first time in 30 years. It has a large L-shaped lounge and dining area with patio doors that open to a wide balcony. It has park views and water glimpses. The renovated kitchen has a granite benchtop and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has an en suite and the second bedroom has balcony access. All three bedrooms have built-ins. The fully tiled bathrooms are in a well maintained but original condition and the main bathroom has a tub. Lane Cove's median price for three-bedroom units is $760,000.
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Sliding Glass Patio Doors in Suffolk County - Renewal by Andersen
Installation showcase: We installed quite a few sliding glass patio doors recently in this wonderful home in Quogue, Suffolk County, Long Island. For more in...
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10153 Settlement House Rd, Washington Township, OH 45458
ABSOLUTELY PRISTINE TOP TO BOTTOM! STEP INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR BE SURPRISED WITH THE SOARING CEILINGS IN THE OPEN GREAT ROOM WITH WBFP, ADDED BONUS ROOM ...
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Of water and wort: Butcherknife Brewing Co.
Butcherknife Brewing Co. founders Mark Fitzgerald and Nathan Johansing began serving small home-brewed batches of beer in 2011, donating a large percentage to local charities and fundraisers. Now theyve opened up full time in a 4,000-square-foot brewery with a tap room complete with large tasting room and two garage doors opening to a patio at 2875 Elk River Road.
Right now, were producing 60 kegs every 20 days, Fitzgerald says, adding that their beer can be found at 21 locations in Steamboat, including 15 bars and restaurants downtown. But the majority of our beer is sold through bottles and cans.
The brewery prides itself on its recipes, attention to detail and good ol Steamboat water. Its the best water in Colorado, he says. Our location provides us first use off the Continental Divide, which means pure, clean water in the heart of every batch. It also helps to have someone with Johansings stripes on board; he earned his masters degree in brewing from the Siebel Institute of Technology and Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany.
Were thrilled to finally be able to deliver our beer to Steamboat, Fitzgerald says, adding that they plan to deliver more than 1,000 barrels in Butcherknifes first year of operation.
Brotherly beer: Storm Peak Brewing Co.
Its 3,832 vertical feet from the top of Storm Peak to the tasting room of its new namesake brewery at 1744 Lincoln Ave. west of town, and youll be thinking of its wares every turn of the way.
Founded by Colorado natives and brothers Wyatt and Tyler Patterson, the seven-barrel, three-employee brewhouse enjoyed its grand opening Aug. 2. Brewed in a 2,000-square-foot facility with tap room and bar up front, its beers explore a range of styles from light, crisp golden ale to darker black ale and a range of seasonal styles in between.
Were focused on tap room sales and creating an atmosphere where people can enjoy our product and spend some time with us, says Wyatt, whose other brother, Zach, and father, Erik, are also partners in the business. Our equipment is all in the open so people can see the materials and machinery in action.
So far, patrons enjoying the fruits of its tap room have kept any larger-scale distribution plans on hold. The company is selling every drop it makes before it even leaves the premises. Our plan is to grow organically, says Wyatt, who has brewed beer with his brother for years. Eventually well start distributing, but for now its hard enough just keeping enough on hand in the tap room. But were proud to call Steamboat home, and we love sharing our passion for beer with as many people as possible.
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Last Tuesday, I stopped by Motor Supply to check out its patio, renovated earlier this year. The makeover includes a wall of overhead doors, making it open-air-optional, and perfect for al fresco dining when weather permits, as it did on this early fall evening.
Starting in familiar territory, I tried a cocktail and the butchers board of housemade charcuterie both of which were excellent, as expected.
Looking for more info on restaurants, food and drink in Columbia SC? Visit free-times.com/restaurants.This weeks Bite is another appetizer from the dinner menu, and an example of how things are going these days at Motor Supply under executive chef Wes Fulmers leadership. Fulmer seemed relaxed as he made his rounds through the patio, checking on customers. When he stopped by my table, he was quick to give credit to his culinary team for coming up with this dish of seared scallops, crisp-roasted brussels sprouts, fingerling potatoes and carrots with a bacon and herb aioli.
Fulmers passion for charcuterie was on display when he answered a few questions about how long it takes to cure the lonza and coppa on the butcher board, and the intricacies of knowing when its ready (hint: you have to squeeze it). He said the prosciutto his crew is curing may be ready before the end of this year. Jonathan Sharpe
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Scallops Appetizer at Motor Supply Company Bistro