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1. Use a pointed spade to remove all the topsoil from the area.2. Cover the area with a mixture of -inch crushed stone and stone dust; rake the stone smooth.3. Use a hand tamper to compact stone base.4. Add more crushed stone to bring it level with the surrounding grade, then compact the area again.5. Spread stone dust over the crushed-stone base, then compact it with the hand tamper.6. Check the stone base for level.7. Set the cast-concrete base into place and check it for level.8. If one end of the base is low, add some stone dust underneath, then check again for level. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to pound the base into level alignment.9. Set the fountain's basin on top of the concrete base and check it for level.10. Place the solar-powered submersible pump inside the fountain's basin.11. Stake the solar panel into the ground a few feet from the fountain; be sure the panel is facing south.12. Run the power cord from the pump to the solar panel.13. Insert the rubber plug into the hole in the basin to seal the power cord and prevent water from leaking out.14. Hold the fountain's top over the basin, and have a helper feed the pump hose through the top's center hole.15. Set the top down onto the basin, making sure it's centered.16. Fill the fountain's basin with water.17. Bury the power cord in a shallow trench, then plug power cord into the solar panel to activate the pump.

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Somehome renovation and remodeling companies focus on a single room. Some only do bathrooms, while others only do kitchens. At Corbett Design Build, we do it all, from bedrooms to bathrooms, basements to attics. Even if youre only planning to remodel one room at a time, our professional home renovation contractors and home design experts help you plan ahead to create the home of your dreams.

Kitchens: We can turn the centerpiece of your home into a masterpiece for your family. We install everything from floors to ceilings, including cabinets, fixtures, countertops, appliances, windows, doors, and everything in between.

Bathrooms: We help you pick the perfect fixtures, lighting, and materials to turn your most frequently used rooms into an oasis. Our comprehensive contractor services install everythingeven the plumbing and wiring.

Sunrooms and outdoor rooms: Whether you dream of a breezy outdoor porch or a beautiful enclosed sunroom, our expert designers and contractors can make the natural world outside a part of your home and your family.

Gathering rooms: Living rooms, family rooms, and dens are where you and your family go to relax and be together at the end of a long day. We can help you create the welcoming, comfortable rooms you will never want to leave.

Master suite: You spend more time in your bedroom than anywhere else. Turn the room where you dream into the room of your dreams with the perfect furniture, lighting, paint, and flooring choices.

Basement and attics: If your basement and attic are unfinished, we can help you renovate them into game rooms, craft and hobby rooms, or just extra living space. Anything you can dream of, we can help you make it a reality.

When embarking on a home renovation or remodeling project, its hard to knowwhere to start. Even if youre only doing one room, there are so many things to consider: Paint colors, cabinetry designs and materials, flooring, lighting, and the list goes on. It can quickly become overwhelming if you try to tackle it all yourself.

Fortunately, theres help right where you need it. Corbett Design Build has anintegrated design service that works directly with our renovation and remodeling contractors to help youdesign and plan the perfect room before the first tool is picked up.

Whether youre looking for a touch of European class, some old-fashioned Colonial charm, or a bold modern design, our experienced and talented designers can help you pick the colors, materials, and accents that come together to form the room of your dreams.

We work closely with local suppliers and contractors, so we know about the hot design trends as well as the timeless classics in the Raleigh-Durham area. But we also know that your home isyour home, and you want it to reflect your unique personality. Thats why we offer afree in-home consultation to help you plan the remodeling and renovation project to create the home of your dreams.

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Mark has done two significant home remodel jobs for me. I was exceptionally pleased with both. He is a first rate remodeler. Very knowledgeable. Very customer oriented. Superior work quality. Meticulous attention to detail.Very good subcontractor manager. He seeks to fully understand the scope of work up front and prices it accordingly. He wants to understand the customer budget and work within it. Some items are fixed price and some are in the form of allowances due to the nature of the work. Change orders are always discussed and priced up front. He addresses unexpected situations calmly and always with an answer and alternatives. He does high quality work and will not generally compromise with an inferior solution. He puts together a detailed project schedule on the front end and generally stays within it barring unforeseen conditions.

I would be hard pressed to find a more complete contractor for the job. I would hire him 100 times over. I am a contractor myself and know all the ins and outs of the business. Mark runs a first class business. You will be very pleased with him.

Mr. Harbour, Alpharetta

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions excelled at taking our ideas and wishes and transferring them into a finished product that exceeded our expectations.

Mr. Wetty, Roswell

They did a very good job. They were on budget and on time. They planned appropriately and were very responsive throughout the whole process

Mrs. Geiger, Roswell

The team at Distinctive Remodeling did an amazing job remodeling our kitchen last Fall. The entire experience was better and less stressful than we expected based on our previous experiences with remodeling contractors. The final result is awesome and completely transformed the feel of our house. The overall finished product turned out even better than we expected.From his designer Steve to his project manager Kane and all the subs in between,there wasnt a weak link. Its refreshing to deal with a contractor that does 100% of what he says hes going to do. Thanks Mark!

Mr.Burke

Mark Buelow and his team were great. Their attention to detail and quality of workmanship made our remodeling experience very enjoyable.

Mr. & Mrs. Weeber

Mark and his team showedstrong sensitivityto providing aquality design. They identified design and construction issues that arose during the project and solved them in acost effectivemanner. They hadexcellent technical and management skills, providing detailed scope of work, costs, and change order tracking.

Ms. Kern, Roswell

We are SO happy with our newly remodeled kitchen! Mark and his team of experts helped us tomake our dream kitchen a reality. He gave us thebest choices of quality productsto choose from and helped us form aworkable plan! Withremarkable contractorsto implement the process, our experience was relativelystress free and very exciting! We LOVE Distinctive Remodeling Solutions and would beproud to encourage others to use their services!

Mrs. Panek, Roswell

Distinctive Remodeling Solutionspaid attention to all details. They would change and fix things that I did not even see. Their people wereextremely professionalandwent out of their way to be helpfuland accommodating. Who else would feed your bird for you!

Ms. Ross, Roswell

We arevery happywith Distinctive Remodeling Solutions (DRS) work! Our bathroom, bedroom, and powder room werebeautifully transformed from the 80s to a contemporary look. Through planning and execution, theyalways displayed professionalismand were veryreliable and organized.

Mrs. Muench, Roswell

Distinctive Remodelingexhibited technical competence, professionalism, and reliabilityfrom the proposal process all the way up to completion. I always had100% confidence in the integrity of the owner.

Mrs. Shaw, Milton

Mark Buelow took my vision and turned it into a beautiful reality and I love my new kitchen! The company wasprofessional, courteous, friendly and alwaysavailable.

Mrs. Wicks, Alpharetta

True Professionals Providing Quality Work Distinctive worked with us in creating a fabulous new Master Bathroom. Mark and his team were a pleasure to work with. Questions/concerns were dealt with immediately and professionally. The project was completed in a timely manner and we could not be happier with the end result. Mark listens to his clients wishes, is very detail oriented, and delivers a quality product. Our project manager, Kane, was also very organized and was on site nearly every day as the project progressed. Calls and emails were returned immediately. I have seen other completed projects from Distinctive Remodeling Solutions including kitchens, exterior porches, and whole house renovations, and they are all beautifully completed. I would recommend Distinctive for any remodeling project. A great find!

Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher, Roswell

All-in-all the best contractor Ive ever dealt with. Very different experience than all the rest from first contact right through work completion and follow up afterwards. Quality of work, good communication and overall highly profession approach.

Mr. Huntley, Cumming/Lake Lanier

There will always be contractors who will probably give you a more attractive price, and some approached us during our selection phase, but none could compete with the commitment Distinctive Remodeling Solutions was able to make in terms of budget, timeline, and providing us the quality we wanted. Our renovation was worth every single penny (and then some)!

Mrs. Brooks, Brookhaven

Ive dealt with several contractors over the years and you are unique in your approach and your work.

Mr. Huntley, Cumming/Lake Lanier

There were no surprises, either in costs or scheduling, and there was great communication.

Mrs. Griffin, Roswell

Fabulous! We didnt have a single problem. Distinctive was great about making sure the design was planned and everything was ordered before they started demolition. They came in at budget and ahead of schedule. They are one of the most professional companies we have dealt with, and it was a great experience. Our bathroom looks fantastic.

Mrs. Gibbs, Dunwoody

As an engineer, it is in my nature to thoroughly research any project and our homes renovation was certainly no different. I was highly impressed with Distinctives project management and organization. Distinctives great attention to detail, which I experienced from the beginning (no other contractor provided a full gant chart for our project during the initial selection interviews), ultimately influenced my selecting Distinctive for our extensive renovation. We felt that if someone is detail-oriented enough to run a detailed project, they should be detailed enough to run a quality project. Were happy to note that the finished product is pretty amazing; the addition of about 1,500 SF and renovation of our existing living area was more luxurious than we could have ever imagined. Thanks to the entire Distinctive team.

Mr. Tedder, Brookhaven

We are quite thankful to have found Distinctive Remodeling Solutions for our new kitchen and attic renovation. It was critical to us to work with a remodeler whose craftsmanship melded the new with the old and whose professionalism was exemplary. Distinctive was able to double our livable space and make the transition seamlessin our 1940s-era home. From the beginning, they understood what we wanted in terms of balancing the aesthetic blending of old and new while keeping our objectives at the forefront. Throughout the project, the Distinctive team waswell-organized, set and met project goals, and effectively managed the entire process including construction. We love our new space that is more functional and livable thanks to Distinctiveand probably just as beautiful as the builder intended more than 60 years ago.

Mr. Moreland, Collier Hills

They are very organized and very professional. Communication was the highlight of the experience.

Mrs. Gallagher, Roswell

This was one of the most effortless projects I have ever dealt with. Distinctive came in with a firm fixed price contract, outlined all components of the project clearly in a detailed project plan, and provided excellent project management oversight to stay on-time and on-budget.

Mrs. Brooks, Brookhaven

The systems used to estimate the project and time line are what helped us decide to use Distinctive. Scheduling went very well. The project was large in size and very complex; were happy with the finished product.

Mr. Buhrke, East Cobb

On-site communication was excellent. Outstanding attitude toward high quality and customer satisfaction.Distinctive provided the quality of a high end builder while maintaining a personal touch. At all levels, they are very sensitive to the needs of the customer.

Mr. Youtie, Virginia Highlands

Our home was designed by a well regarded local architect and we wanted the added dormer to look consistent with the rest of the house. We are very pleased with the final results the addition looks like it was part of the original construction. In addition, the overall workmanship was excellent and, throughout the process, Distinctive Remodeling kept the site exceptionally clean. They kept us well informed and up to date with all the steps in the process. We are pleased to give Distinctive Remodeling an unqualified recommendation.

Mrs. Barnes, Alpharetta

Distinctive was extremely flexible to integrate our mid-project changes into the project plan to minimize costs and time to our final product. The project manager was extremely visible throughout the project, always checking the quality of the work throughout, making sure everyone arrived on time, and met all the agreed-upon conditions, down to weekly meetings in person to walk through, discuss where we were, and what was coming next.

Mrs. Brooks, Brookhaven

Distinctive was very pro-active about keeping us informed of the project status and stayed diligent to the timeline. They were just so much more professional and organized than any other company we met with.

Mrs. Casselman, Roswell

This was my first remodeling experience and my builder was able to anticipate the answers before I could ask the questions. Also, they offered great advice for situations that I was not aware would happen. I was extremely pleased with the choice I made in Distinctive Remodeling Solutions.

Mr. Lach, Grant Park

This is the most well organized construction firm we came across. Since we are very detail oriented we really appreciated their attention to details and follow through. They upheld every single commitment throughout the project and we couldnt be happier with the results.

Mrs. Wichser, Roswell

They did a fabulous job. The whole team did great work. They always kept us informed. We would recommend Distinctive Remodeling Solutions to anybody.

Mr. Wilder, Roswell

One thing that established trust was that if someone of the team did not know the answer to something, they would tell me that they needed to find out. I never felt that they were ever making anything up or moving forward without doing additional research. The hours of detailed research before construction ever started made a world of difference. We were actually looking for basics, and appreciated that Distinctive didnt push us toward anything more than we needed and they finished EARLY what a treat!

Mrs. LaVigne, Atlanta

The overall process was very good and very professional. We would highly recommend the Distinctive team to anyone.

Mr. Easterling, Alpharetta

Being a professional athlete traveling across the country, I really wanted a home to come home to. A place that would be fun, functional, and stylish, as well as incorporate non-traditional spaces, such as a new garage for my growing car collection. Distinctive customized my homes complete renovation just for me. They incorporated elements of my heritage with European materials and styling and provided a modern and inviting kitchen perfect for cooking, relaxing, and entertaining (my new favorite room). The blending of functionality and beauty has created a personal sanctuary.

Kari Lehtonen / Former Atlanta Thrashers Goaltender, Brookhaven

Were very pleased with our new bathrooms. Its a pleasure to take a shower now. I feel like Im in a spa. From my perspective, honesty, integrity, and great communication skills are what Distinctive Remodeling Solutions is all about.

Mrs. Fuller, Dunwoody

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Mold is a major-league nuisance. It blackens the grout lines in your shower, discolors drywall, shows up as black spots on siding, darkens decks, and grows on and rots damp wood everywhere. Even worse, it can be bad for your health. Mold releases microscopic spores that cause allergic reactions, runny noses and sneezing, as well as irritating, even injurious, odors. Well cover how to remove mold, how to get rid of black mold, how to kill mold on wood and what kills mold in a few steps.

Almost every home gets mold infestations. The trick is tomold remediation is to get to them before they get big and harm both you and your home. In this article, youll learn about mold remediation and how to get rid of mold, how to get rid of black mold and what kills mold. Well show you how to identify mold, how to eliminate the small infestations as well as the big ones that have gotten out of hand and how to clean mold. Well also answer the question: Does bleach kill mold.

How to remove mold and how to perform black mold removal can be done with ordinary household cleaning products. But disturbing big infestations can be bad for your health, particularly if you are an allergy sufferer or have a weakened immune system. When you discover an extensive mold problem, we recommend that you use the rigorous protective measures we show in Photos 1 6, or consider calling in a professional, who knows what kills mold, to handle the problem of how to remove mold. (Search Industrial Hygiene Consultants or Environmental and Ecological Consultants online to find out how to remove black mold. Or call your local public health department.) And even if you hire pros, read through this article and make sure they follow similar precautions on how to get rid of mold and to keep the mold from spreading throughout your house.

A few types of mold are highly toxic. If you have an allergic reaction to mold or a heavy infestation inside your home, call in a pro to analyze the types. Or call your local public heath department and ask for mold-testing advice.

Mold is everywhere. Its a type of fungus that grows from tiny spores that float in the air. It can grow almost anywhere that spores land and find moisture and a comfortable temperature, between 40 and 100 degrees F. Typically that includes about every damp place in your home.

You can easily spot the most visible type of mold, called mildew, which begins as tiny, usually black spots but often grows into larger colonies. Its the black stuff you see in the grout lines in your shower, on damp walls, and outdoors on the surfaces of deck boards and painted siding, especially in damp and shady areas. A mildewed surface is often difficult to distinguish from a dirty one. To test for mildew, simply dab a few drops of household bleach on the blackened area. If it lightens after one to two minutes, you have mildew. If the area remains dark, you probably have dirt.

Mildew is a surface type of mold that wont damage your homes structure. But other types of mold cause rot. Probe the suspect area with a screwdriver or other sharp tool (Photo 3). If the wood is soft or crumbles, the fungi have taken hold and rot has begun. Well show you how to remove mold from wood in a few steps.

If you have a high concentration of mold, you may smell it. If you detect the typical musty odor, check for mold on damp carpets, damp walls, damp crawlspaces and wet wood under your floors, wet roof sheathing and other damp areas. Clean up these infestations right away before they get worse, and see the following photos for prevention measures on how to remove mold.

You can scrub away the surface mold common to bathrooms, decks and siding in a matter of minutes with a 1-to-8 bleach/water mold cleaner solution as one way on how to remove mold. But often mold grows and spreads in places you dont notice, until you spot surface staining, feel mushy drywall or detect that musty smell.

If you have to remove mold concentrations or perform any black mold removal covering more than a few square feet, where the musty odor is strong or where you find extensive water damage, we recommend that you take special precautions. You want to not only avoid contaminating the rest of the house but also protect yourself from breathing high concentrations of spores and VOCs.

Moisture damage and large mold infestations go hand in hand. The photos below demonstrate cleaning under an old leaky window where wind-driven rain frequently got into the wall and gave mold a foothold.

Cut stained or musty carpet and pads into 6 x 8-ft. sections with a utility knife. Using a pump sprayer, mist the surfaces with water to control the spread of spores, and roll up the sections. Double-wrap them in 6-mil plastic and tape them with duct tape for disposal. Wear protective clothing and run an exhaust fan in the window.

Seal the room from the rest of the house. Cover the doorway with a barrier made of overlapping plastic sheeting and tape it to the wall and floor. Cover all air ducts in the room with plastic and tape.

Pry off baseboards and trim from contaminated areas with a pry bar and block of wood. Probe heavily stained or moisture-swollen walls using a screwdriver to discover and open up moisture damage and hidden mold in the insulation and wall framing.

You have to open up the wall to get at the mold growing inside. Since you have to repair the wall anyway, dont hesitate to cut the drywall back beyond the obvious damage to find all the mold and let the wall dry out. To avoid cutting electrical wires, poke a hole through the damaged section and locate the wires first. Turn off the power to the outlets before you cut. Mist the moldy drywall and insulation with the pump sprayer to avoid spreading mold spores. Double-bag moldy material in heavy-duty plastic bags and tie them shut.

If the moisture damage has been neglected or gone unnoticed for long, youre likely to find rot. Where possible, remove and replace soft, spongy studs and wall sheathing. Where removal is difficult, treat the affected areas with a wood preservative (available at home centers), after cleaning the wood and allowing it to dry. Then double up rotted members with pressure-treated wood.

After you learn how to remove mold, youll want to prevent it in the future. The key to stopping most mold is to control dampness. The worst infestations usually occur in damp crawlspaces, in attics and walls where water has leaked in from the outside, and in basements with poor foundation drainage. Stopping leaks, ensuring good ventilation in attics, keeping crawlspaces dry and routing water away from the foundation are the best defenses on how to get rid of mold.

Mildewcide in paint is usually effective for controlling surface mold in damp rooms like bathrooms and outside in shady areas. Many paints already have mildewcide in them. Check with your paint dealer to be sure. You can add mildewcide, although you might void the paint warranty.

Complete the initial cleanup by vacuuming up the debris. Thoroughly clean the wet/dry vac afterward by disposing of the filter and washing out the tank, hose and attachments with the bleach-and-water solution.

Vacuum up moldy debris with a standard wet/dry vacuum. Buy an extra length of hose and run it out the window so you can keep the vacuum outside to avoid further spore spread.

Scrub the surface mold stains from walls and wood trim with a mixture of 1 qt. water and 1/2 cup bleach mold cleaner to kill the mold. Use a soft brush and work until signs of the mold disappear.After scrubbing the surfaces, simply allow the bleach solution to continue to penetrate the surfaces and dry.

Wipe off, but DO NOT RINSE these surfaces. Set trim in direct sunlight to dry. Scrub concrete with TSP or automatic dishwasher detergent.

Set out dehumidifiers and new fans to dry the now-cleaned areas for at least three days, then check them (by sight and smell) for mold. If you discover more mold, clean again with bleach formold remediation.

When youre sure the mold has been eliminated, seal the wood surfaces with pigmented shellac like BIN or an oil-based primer like KILZ. Repaint cleaned wall surfaces with a regular latex paint that contains a mildewcide to help stop future mold growth. Then install new insulation and drywall and nail the trim back on. And keep in mind that if the moisture returns, mold will return.

Surface molds grow in just about any damp location, such as the grout lines of a ceramic tiled shower. Theyre easy to scrub away with a mold cleaner mixture of 1/2 cup bleach, 1 qt. water and a little detergent. Inmold remediation, the bleach in the cleaning mixture kills the mold, and the detergent helps lift it off the surface so you can rinse it away so it wont return as fast. You can also buy a mildew cleaner at hardware stores, paint stores and most home centers.

Even for simple cleaning, protect yourself from contact with mold and the bleach solution by wearing a long-sleeve shirt and long pants as well as plastic or rubber gloves and goggles.

If the mold doesnt disappear after light scrubbing, reapply the cleaning mix and let it sit for a minute or two. Then lightly scrub again formold remediation.

Seal the clean surfaces when theyre thoroughly dry to slow future moisture penetration. Apply a grout sealer (available at tile shops and home centers) to tile joints to help your how to remove mold project

Dont mix ammonia or any detergent containing ammonia with bleach. The combination forms a poisonous gas.

Have the necessary tools for this DIY project on how to get rid of mold lined up before you startyoull save time and frustration for your mold remediation and black mold removal.

Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time to know how to get rid of mold. Heres a list.

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There are many types of indoor lighting. Some lights are particular to commercial premises alone, whilst others are solely for the home environment. Generally though, most indoor lights are suitable for both. In this section we offer an extensive range of interior lighting, arranged into the following lighting types to make finding your required light fitting simple:

Our Indoor lighting range incorporates a wide range of technologies but if you're specifically after LED why not browse our exciting Indoor LED Lighting range.

Our overall indoor lighting range includes:

Safety is paramount in all business environments, whether they interact with the general public or not. Our emergency lighting range includes, fittings, signage and even convertor packs to upgrade your existing lighting to emergency regulation standard.

A popular office lighting solution, fluorescent lights have improved immensely over recent years. Flickering and buzzing are a thing of the past, ensuring that the working environment a distraction free productive one. Whether youre after surface mounted battens or recessed fluorescent lights we have the solution.

Covering a wide range of commercial needs our commercial indoor lighting range caters for shops, superstores, warehouses, restaurants and business premises alike. From flush lighting solutions to high bay and low bay lights, from display lights to downlights our range has your needs covered.

Above, behind, underneath or wherever you need your cabinet lighting, our lights should have the angle covered. Our range includes strip-lights, downlights and even out and out cupboard lights.

These might include recessed spotlights, sometimes fixed and sometimes adjustable; fire rated downlights that plug and gap in the ceiling to maintain its integrity during a fire; or wall-washing downlights that fire light in a downward angle against a wall. In a ceiling they tend to be very low-profile - either recessed or semi-flush, so theyre functional without being obtrusive.

All of these types of indoor lights are essentially designed to focus the light on a particular area. Whether or not you need your lighting to be adaptable or even moveable will influence your choice of light. We have a quality selection of lighting options for you to choose from including spotlights, track lighting and wire lights.

This might incorporate task-orientated lights or various spotlight arrangements, but one thing to always be aware of when fitting a bathroom lights is its proximity to water. Any luminaire designed for bathroom use is likely to carry an IP rating, the second figure of which refers to its resistance to water. These figures should be carefully double-checked against the manufacturers advice for any given product. Our bathroom lights include ceiling fittings, wall lights, a range of downlights, mirror units and shaver lights.

This type of lighting is often extremely practical by design and may or may not have a dependency on high colour accuracy (high CRI). The difference between a cool white rather than a warm white can be a factor whilst some of our task lights incorporate a magnifying glass for reading or detail work. We stock picture lights for your photos and art work, desk lamps for study and reading lights.

Incorporating everything from ceiling fittings to floor lamps and wall lights to table lamps, our decorative lighting section is a must for all traditional home lighting requirements. Whether your kitting out a new build or upgrading your existing lighting our decorative range has all areas covered.

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Termites are extremely destructive wood-eating pests that can devastate your home, and cost homeowners thousands of dollars every year. While most people and pest professionals will discourage you from attempting your own termite treatments, termite treatment cost and even termite treatment inspection cost can be so high, you could be discouraged from treating at all. However, it is entirely possible to avoid these bank-breaking costs. This article outlines a bit about what hiring a pest control company would entail, the costs you may incur, and problems you could run into, to help you make the best choice for your home.

Many people may be unaware of what a termite inspection entails. This type of inspection isnt included in a home inspection job, but is highly recommended. A pest control professional will come out and check the foundation of your home, making sure there is no wood in contact with soil. They are looking for any signs of termites (mud tubes, droppings, wood shavings, etc.), as well as any wood-damaging insects or organisms (mold, damp wood, or leaks.). You may get a free inspection, but the report they fill out that indicates problem areas could cost up to $150.

The main problem with inspections is just making sure you have chosen a very trusted and reputable company to do this for you. Otherwise, you may end up getting a false diagnosis and subsequently paying for treatments you didnt need. You may think youre not certified or knowledgeable enough to inspect your home, but it is entirely possible to learn quickly what to look for. Learn more about how to do your own termite inspection.

This is where the money really comes in. There are different types of termite treatments and most are based on the size of your home or area to be treated. Here are some key points to keep in mind when considering hiring termite treatment companies.

To save up to 80% on termite control by doing it yourself, visit our termite control & treatment products page to buy the supplies you will need.

We also have compiled an extensive how-to guide for getting rid of termites yourself. Since all the professional products and equipment are available to you, theres no reason you cant be successful at doing termite treatments yourself. From inspection to treatment, you can potentially save thousands of dollars and have the satisfaction of knowing youre doing it right.

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While youre hunting for the perfect location, dont let other preparations fall by the wayside. Make sure you select the right POS for your style of business. For large inventories, we suggest using Lightspeed. They make it easy to make sure you never run out of stock, and also let you build customer contact lists to quickly advertise your sales. Start a free trial today.

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Before you go out and scout potential locations for your business, you need to know what you can afford. This will help you narrow down your choices and prevent you from jumping on a place simply because it looks appealing. Remember, your lease amount will take big chunk out of your monthly budget so its important to stick to a figure youre comfortable with.

The maximum percentage a business should allocate to their lease payment differs depending on the industry. However, the range is typically 3 % to 10 % of gross monthly sales. Ideally, you should spend no more than 10% of your monthly gross sales on your lease payment.

Below are sample figures from property management company, Hartman, to give you an idea of how much different types of retail stores typically spend on rent.

In order to determine what percentage of your business profits will go to your lease payment, simply take the annual cost of rent and divide it by your gross annual income.

Here is a quick sample calculation:

Annual rent: $150,000.00

Gross Annual Income: $2 million

Equation: $150,000.00/ $2 million = 8%

This means that 8 cents of your profits go to rent for every $1 dollar your business earns.

Although this list will vary from city to city, here are some of the main factors that influence retail leasing costs:

Apart from the lease base rate, there are other one-off and recurring items you need to take into consideration and include in your budget such as:

Be conservative when setting your lease budget because youll need extra cash on hand to run your business day to day and pay for unexpected expenses. These experts agree:

Cedric Stewart, Residential & Commercial Sales Consultant, Entourage RG at Keller Williamssays:

Depending on your type of business,

Carrie Wood, Chief Marketing Officer, Leaseref.comagree:

Its easy to analyze the gross rent,

If you work with a broker, be sure to also factor in their fee. Commercial real estate brokers who lease retail space generally charge from 7 to 10% of the total lease costs. For example, if you sign a 3 year lease at $50,000 a year ($150,000 total), and your broker charges 10%, then the brokers fee would be $15,000.

It is also possible that the fees may be charged on a per square foot basis, generally $1-$5 dollars depending on the length of the lease. For instance, lets say you lease a 5000 square foot building with a 3 year lease term. Your broker fee would be around $15,000 (5000 sq. ft x $3).

To learn more about broker fees and whether you should use a broker, see our commercial real-estate article.

Different landlords offer different types of leases. The main differences between lease types are the kinds of costs each party will shoulder. Below are the types of leases you may come across, what they mean, and how they will impact your monthly lease budget.

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When you lease retail space, you dont want to pay for space that you wont need, but you also want to have enough space to accommodate business growth. Space needs will vary for each business, but here are some common areas for which you may need space:

Come up with a general calculation of how much space you need, within 250 or so square feet, and you will narrow down your property significantly.

Heres a basic formula for estimating the size of your sales floor based on sales goals:

Here are some more tips on how to determine ballpark figures of finding the average sales per square foot.

Check out our articles on Planning Your Store Layout and Store Displays How To Pick The Right Ones For Your Business for additional information concerning how to setup your space.

Now that you have your budget figured out, it is time to locate 4 to 5 quality options for renting retail space. You do not want to limit yourself to one right from the beginning. Instead, find 4 or 5 options that could work and then compare and contrast them to one another to determine the best fit. Having multiple options also gives you more leverage when you negotiate cost later.

Here are the best ways to locate property:

There is no substitute for local knowledge. That is why local brokers are still the top option for locating property for your retail needs. A local broker should have in-depth knowledge of your area, knowing exactly who lives in what sections of town and where the retail traffic is. Even better is if they have previous experience working with the landlord.

Several sites have free commercial real estate listings, such as Loopnet, Craigslist, and Catylist.

These sites usually include featured listings, lease prices, types of businesses that are allowed to operate in the space, property addresses, and agent contact information.

Property listing subscription services help you locate retail properties. The advantage of this is that it is much more than a location tool, also offering in-depth analysis of local markets, demographics, and other pertinent information. However, it will also cost you, around $300 $1000/month depending on the package selected.

Check out our reviews of real estate listing websites and see if its something youd like to consider when hunting for your retail space.

Now that you have 4 or 5 good options, it is time to narrow them down to the one that is best for you. Finding the right retail store for lease really comes down to three things: cost, size, and location. Once you know your budget and the approximate size you are looking for, it all comes down to location.

Heres a summary of the things you should consider when choosing a location:

Now that you have a space picked out, it is time to review and negotiate your lease. This can be a complicated process, especially considering all the legal terminology and lease-speak.

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In evaluating your lease, do an extensive review of what you can or what you cant do with the space youre leasing. Below are some items and clauses to watch out for before considering a space for your business:

If your business depends on foot traffic, then you may want to try and negotiate an exclusive use clause into the contract. An exclusive use clause prevents your landlord from renting space out to one of your competitors in the same building or shopping complex.

If you need to make alterations to the space, then you want to make sure it is clearly outlined in the lease what alterations you are allowed to make.

Some space improvements that the tenant has to take on can be counted towards rent, advises Kevin Godfrey, a realtor at Douglas Elliman. If you are replacing a toilet for $500, you can request for that amount to be deducted from next months rent. When a property is not in a good condition, ask for anything and everything you can think of. A broker wants to close the deal and will be more than happy to pitch to the landlord additional requests you may have.

If you want to post for sale signs, open/closed signs, or other signs in your storefront, then make sure that you understand what is and isnt allowed to be installed in the space.

Whenever possible, you want to have the ability to sublease your space. This offers some protection if you are no longer able to pay the rent, or if you have expanded to the point where you need to move into a larger space.

If your business depends on the foot traffic that another nearby business brings into an area, then you should consider adding a co-tenancy clause which allows you to break your lease if the anchor tenant leaves. This is especially important in shopping centers and malls which have one or two very large stores that are responsible for a large portion of the malls customers.

We have an in depth explanation of all the things to consider in a commercial lease in our article How To Lease Commercial Real Estate.

Here are some items you can negotiate on.

You can try to bring this down, especially if youre looking at renting the space long-term. However, if youre looking to stay for less than 3 years, you have less negotiating room here and should focus on your efforts in other areas.

Landlords will generally try and work into the lease an annual increase in rent based on the consumer price index or some other measure. These are also called escalations and should be fully understood before entering into any lease.

Utilities also take a chunk out of your profits, so try to see if this is something the landlord can include in the base rate. While they might not agree to include all, try to negotiate some items such as water and sewage.

Lease terms vary from state-to-state, but are often 1-5 years in duration. Long term lease terms can be daunting, especially if you are just starting out. The majority of lease agreements require a tenant to pay the rent whether their business survives or not, so it can help to be conservative and negotiate down your lease duration. However, do note that a shorter lease duration increases the lease base rate.

You dont know whats going to happen to your business, so try to see if you can include a clause that will allow you to get out of the lease prematurely under unexpected circumstances, such as damages within the space vicinity, loss of sales and bankruptcy, environmental contamination, etc.

Most commercial leases ask tenants to initially pay up to 3 months rent upfront. Try to negotiate this to one or two months to conserve cash flow.

Carrie Wood of Leaseref.com gives a final parting tip. Dont give the impression that you are so interested in the space even with your own broker. Negotiations are won by whomever cares the least. So always leave the impression that you could walk away from the deal.

The best thing to do is to give yourself some time to weigh and consider the options so that youll avoid making hasty decisions. After all, your retail space is the truest representation of your business. If you want to lease retail space for your business, youll need to do a lot of planning, but we hope that this step by step guide gave you a good idea on how to get started and ultimately, close a great and cost-efficient deal with a broker.

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Liberty Industries has been in the contamination control industry a LONG time, and they have MANY resources available at a range of prices to make sure your laboratory or specialized manufacturing area is top drawer. Some of these materials would be good to give to ALL personnel who are involved and, of course, especially all managers responsible for proper cleanroom cleaning procedures, regardless of your cleanroom classification.

So, as just one of the many cleanroom supplies you and your staff utilize, consider the following, described in greater detail at Libertys website, http://www.liberty-ind.com:

There is a WORLD of information in existence on everything from processes for cleanroom packaging to how to store and suit-up in cleanroom gowns to all the various steps to keep every square millimeter of your area within the required specswhich are many: ISO 3, ISO 5, ISO 7, ASHP, USP 797, SUP 797, Joint Association of Hospitals and NARD recommendations for risk level III sterile compounding, etc. However, here are just a few of the tips that may be of help:

Standard air flow

A conventional room is enclosed, has incoming air that is both conditioned and filtered to create a positive pressure within the room. This air comes in via ceiling diffusers and exhausts through the wall-mounted registers which is the air return to the A/C system. Under the specs of Federal Standard 209C, this room could produce a Class 100,000 environment, assuming personnel entering it maintain proper cleanroom attire, appropriate contamination control equipment is utilized, and there is a regular maintenance and cleaning procedure done to eliminate contamination which enters or is produced inside the cleanroom.

Non-unidirectional, semi-turbulent airflow

This type of enclosed, clean area also has air that is both conditioned and filtered, where the air comes in via a ceiling plenum. At that point, the air is diffused throughout the room by way of many slots in the flow-thru ceiling tiles. Then the air is pushed vertically at low velocities, and exhausts near or at the level of the floor. As with the conventional cleanroom, this style is able to make a Class 100,000 atmosphere to the specifications of Federal Standard 209C, and it also requires rigid personnel control, high-quality, specialized equipment, and a cleaning routine consistent with maintaining that level of cleanliness.

Non-turbulent airflow

This kind of enclosed, controlled environment has the treated air enter through a HEPA filter wall. The horizontal air velocity is 72-108 feet per minute (FPM) and its exhausted through an air return on the opposite wall. The design works for several class cleanrooms per Federal Standard 209C: Class 1, 10 or 100, with regard to the air upstream from the work area as, naturally, the air downstram depends on how contaminating the workstation is, though should exit via the return air wall. Finally, this room, as with all others, must be subject to rigid cleanroom techniques of the personnel, as well as a routine, diligent cleaning program.

Vertical, unidirectional airflow

This enclosed cleanroom design has the conditioned air enter by way of a HEPA filter ceiling. The filtered air moves straight downward at 72-108FPM as the design above, but the air is then exhausted via a grate system in the floor. Further, like the prior unit, it, too, can produce a Class 1, 10 or 100 atmosphere per Federal Standard 209C upstream from the work bench.

THIS design is generally thought to be the one to use for the optimum clean room but requires VERY stringent cleaning techniques, done continually as part of the operating process, in addition to specialized cleaning performed for each area in the cleanroom.

Particle numbers by class:

Max. no. of particles/ft > 0.5 and larger Class Max. no. of particles/ft > 5.0 and larger

Below is a helpful chart from Liberty regarding the appropriateness of which class cleanroom to what kind of air flow, in light of the material presented above.

Air cleanliness classes guidelines

Cleanroom with wall-to-floor airflow

Cleanroom with wall-to-wall airflow

Cleanroom with ceiling-to-floor airflow

Cleanroom with wall-to-open-end airflow

Cleanroom with non-unidirectional, turbulent airflow

In certain industries, performance is COMPROMISED when certain types of particulate is in the work environment. Examples are:

Many procedures have microminiature devices which are often found to be at risk with impurities such as dust, dirt, lint, skin cells, etc. of about .3 microns, as well as with the occurrence of temperature, humidity, static, etc. fluctuations. As a result, the cleanroom has evolved for both environmental and contamination control.

Your CLEAN ROOM, therefore, is an important factor to your facility regarding economic:

This can also include a dust-free enclosure, environmental chamber for testing (e.g. temperature, humidity, altitude, vibration, stability, etc.), specialty workstations, laminar flow tunnels, workstations, hoods, air showers, and the like. In all of those, rigid control is needed for optimal results. Therefore, technicians in anything considered a white room must be specially trained to regularly perform the right processes and in the right order.

Major sources for complications are:

According to the Austin Contamination Index (Encyclopedia of Clean Rooms, Bio-Cleanrooms and Aseptic Areas), heres what the typical tech generates in a room, even when fully-clothed and in appropriate cleanroom garments:

Particles given off/worker/minute by activity (.3 microns or larger)

To get the maximum performance from your cleanroom, the following should be considered a framework of parameters to obtain the specs YOUR process requires:

One of the most particulating factor in a controlled environment is the PERSONtheir clothing, shoes, hair, skin, etc.which emphasizes the need for stable, high-quality, specialized garments to achieve the cleanroom level your room requires. Appropriate wearability means that the garment resists breakdown and emits little to no particles, such as lint.

Synthetic materials are ideal for a clean environment because:

When choosing a quality source of clothing for lab techs to wear, here are some decision parameters regarding synthetic, low-linting or lint-free fabrics:

1. FROCKS, LAB COATS AND COVERALLS. Whether you decide on a lab coat or coverall thats disposable, or washable and re-usable, be sure to choose a simple design thats especially snug-fitting at the neck. Collars, pockets, darts, belts, pleats, and the like both retain and generate lint. Also, elastic around openings is key to a close fit. For the ultimate in cleanroom cleanliness, a coverall (sometimes called an overall or bunny suit) should be selected. The coveralls hood needs to be INSIDE the coverall so that particulate (e.g. hair, skin cells, and lint) falls into the coverall. Furthermore, the legs should be tucked into the cleanroom boots, boot covers or shoe covers so that all particulate is captured and doesnt get out to contaminate the cleanroom.

A frock is sometimes permitted in certain cleanrooms, but be aware that the downside of a frock is that the bottom is open which enables materials to fall to the floor. As a result, with the various activities by cleanroom personnel, that particulate is easily swirled up in air movement into the clean environment.

2. BOUFFANT CAPS AND HOODS. An important part of a critically clean environment, contamination control from the head must be addressed. A hood covers the head, neck, and ears and is tucked into the lab coat, frock, or coverall to catch slough from escaping. They fit snugly to cover all but the face (sometimes the eyebrows), utilizing elastic, snaps, and various sizes to fit well.

Some applications are suitable to using bouffant caps, which are typically made of cellulose, polypro, polyolefin, and Tyvek and are intended to limit particulating from head hair. Having similar limitations as a surgeons cap, they can cover the ears to some degree but note that gaps can allow dandruff, and other particles to fall to cleanroom work surfaces and floor.

3. FACE SHIELDS, MASKS, BEARD GUARDS, MOUSTACHE COVERS, ETC. Just as with other cleanroom garments, these items may also be necessary for your procedures. Certain lab operations require such materials around your laminar flow workstationsvertical flow, horizontal flow or cross flow, vertical fume hoods, biohoods, air curtains, and other cleanroom equipment. The same concepts apply: eliminate and contain any and all particulates.

4. FOOT COVERINGS. Because technical lab personnel may walk from a dirty parking lot with rain, mud or snow, then perhaps through a dusty manufacturing areainto your cleanrooms gowning area. Though they may use a shoe cleaning machine, no shoe cleaner can remove all contamination and no shoe bootie can completely capture dirt, dust or lint. As a result, your controlled area will degrade from a clean, ambient atmosphere to one battling contamination. This is why management of foot-borne particles is critical to maintaining your required cleanroom standards.

5. GLOVES AND HAND CARE. Hands introduce many complications to critical area, e.g. perspiration and skin oils, skin lotions, hair spray, fingernail polish and other cosmetics. Because technical workers have constant contact with your operations products, tools and equipment, the cleanroom facilities managers must not only establish and maintain strict procedures, they must choose gloves appropriate to the laboratory scenarios. Non-porous gloves become uncomfortable fairly quickly, yet perspiration can bleed through fabric, as well as through garment seams. Rubber gloves contain free sulphur and can cause chemical contamination. Be aware of such considerations when selecting the hand coverings for your personnel.

6. WIPES. Sometimes referred to as wipers, wiping cloths come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials. The problem is: the more non-particulating the wipe, the less its ability to absorb or pick up liquids and particulate! They can actually SPREAD oil, grease, etc. rather than collect them. So, talk in detail with your representative at Midstates Marketing for help in determining whats best for your operation.

Reusable garments, sometimes called washable garments, can be a cost saver as compared to disposable garments, depending on the usage of the clean room. Just as a baby diaper service leaves a new supply when picking up the items needing laundering, a cleanroom laundry can provide that same convenience, whether its internal or external to your facility. However, a specialty laundry does not just offer garments that are free from dirt and spots, they give your contamination control staff clean, ready-to-wear cleanroom garments that are free of lint, dust and other particles, and all other types of contamination.

Laundry services giving super clean garments:

Naturally garments used in a laboratory or specialized-function white room must be kept separately from regular, manufacturing uniform laundry. Items needed for this procedure are:

All materials are to be kept clean continuously, but especially in dealing with the washed and dried garments. The staff handling them must wear cleanroom garments THEMSELVES and use all the techniques of a standard cleanroom during the washing, drying, folding, packaging, etc. operations.

It is important to have a clear idea the level of cleanliness you need your garments to be, in regard to the class of your cleanroom. Logically, the higher the degree of quality your garments must be, the more stringent the techniques that will have to be utilized in your laundering methods and, therefore, the more the process cost will be per garment.

There needs to be a separate set of machines for synthetic garments. Once washed, the garment goes from the washer to a dryer with controlled, clean, and filtered air. The dried garments are then packed in a sealed bagall within the laundrys controlled environment. At that point the garments are ready for delivery to the user or customer.

Because any cleanroom garment is intended to protect the product or process from the personnel involved, these laundry precautions are needed by any cleanroom garment manufacturer:

*An anti-stat surface agent is a static-eliminating chemical that is put into the last rinse cycle water so that it sticks to the garment surface when dried. Because it absorbs moisture from the air, the static is reduced, BUT if too much is added, anti-stat flakes will particulate from the garments into the cleanroom.

The phrase cleaned and packaged in a cleanroom used by launderable garment manufacturers refers to several factors:

However, having a quality cleanroom garment cleaned, dried and handled in the proper cleanroom process, packaged in the correct packaging for the appropriate class of cleanroom will be of little value if the cleanroom personnel do not dress appropriately for the cleanroom! Each lab technician must treat the garment correctlywear their cleanroom garment properly secure it at the neck, down the front, and at the wrist and ankles. If the garment is not worn correctly, contamination pours out of the exposed area into the cleanroom. As a result, testing of the cleanroom (e.g. with a particle counter) will show that that worker is causing the general room contamination level to go up.

The working specifications of your cleanroom facility will determine what regular schedule and how stringent a procedure to monitor the airborne contamination. Military specs, for example, call for CONSTANT monitoring while others may require monthly, quarterly or annually. The more the room is monitored, the better the record of contamination control, so cleanroom class will probably be a major factor. Industry governing requirements often state that the cleanroom atmosphere be monitored in an ambient, unoccupied state to use as for baseline data and/or, for a reading of an operational contamination level, while the room is occupied and working.

Airborne contamination is typically monitored in one of two ways:

As a public service, listed below are some terms and definitions of common components of a cleanroom, quoted from Liberty Industries Your Guide to a Clean Room Facility. Because this periodically is updated and changes, we recommend getting the most up-to-date version from the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology or another credible source.

Note: Much more information will be added to this page, including how to do contamination monitoring and verification, and more. Continue to check back periodically at http://www.rep.com for updates and added material.

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