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If you are thinking of creating more space & opening up your home to enjoy the back garden area, then installing uPVC Patio doors can make a great idea. Not only will they provide great access to the garden but they will let in loads of natural light and really make the whole room feel larger & look more spacious.

With recent major upgrades to the door tracks they are no longer heavy and difficult to open, moving quietly & easily on easy glide tracks. The tracks & frames are fitted with draught excluder brushes, so which means that once the patio doors are closed they are completely weather proof.

The Tilt & Turn versions of patio doors have the extra function of being able to open inwards fully like a normal doors and can also be fitted with a tilt/slide option. Both of these functions provide high levels of ventilation from the inward tilting of the window section without compromising fully on the security of your home

For safety & security, tilting of the glazed sections are restricted by a safety limiter; preventing the frame from moving inwards beyond a certain angle.

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For over 25 years, Handyman Services of Northern Virginia (HSNV)has been providing the superior quality, workmanship, and accountabilitywhich can be hard to find these days.

Providing good service means taking the time to listen. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure you receive the services you need. Our business is client-oriented, and we maintain strict confidentiality.

When we do work on your home, we treat it like our own! Warranties offered on most jobs, and we're happy to provide references upon request. (We keep our customers happy!)

HSNV is proud to offer military discounts, for both active and retired personnel.

Specializing in: Masonry, Drywall, Door & Window Replacements, Painting (both interior and exterior), Caulking, Ceramic Tile, Custom trim, Stonework, Landscaping, Decks and Patios, Gutter Cleaning, Carpentry, Minor electrical (fixtures), Waterproofing, Water damage repair, Pressure Washing, Cleanouts and much more

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Concrete has substance and mass, permanence and warmth. It feels earthy, and is at home in both traditional and modern settings. It assumes forms that irrevocably touch our daily lives: bridges, highways, floors, walls even countertops. Concrete is also surprisingly tactile. Cast and shaped, it can feel like stone rounded by the sea. Textured and colored, it can echo the patina of timeworn tile.

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Polished Concrete Countertops are perfect for homeowners and designers who want a solid surface countertop that is different than typical granite or marble.

The advantage to using concrete is that it is completely customizable. We can provide virtually any color and shape. We can also add special colored aggregates to the surface to give the each countertop a truly unique look.

We start by making templates on top of existing cabinetry. We take the templates back to our shop and build forms upside down out of glass or laminate wood.

Once the forms are built, we start the process of spraying and pouring the concrete.

The first step is to spray the forms with a colored concrete mix. After the forms are sprayed, we fill them the rest of the way with glass fiber reinforced concrete. By using glass fiber, we are able to cast concrete counters that are significantly lighter weight than traditional concrete.

After the concrete has cured for a few days, we remove the forms and flip them over and begin polishing the surface with diamond grinders. We start at 50 grit and work our way up to 1500 grit which leaves a polished finish. Finally, the countertops are sealed and waxed.

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Add extra space with a home extension, sunroom or porch

WeDesign, Planand Build Porches, Sunrooms and Home Extensions for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and North East Scotland.

A high quality home extension, sunroom or porch from Thistle Windows & Conservatories will give you more space, more options and more value. It will also give you more peace of mind thats because were your one-stop shop for an expertly handled home extension project that will transform your home.

While our home extensions, sunrooms and porches are all bespoke and designed to your individual requirements, they all share one common feature a tiled, slated or flat roof, giving you a substantial, high quality structure that seamlessly integrates with your home.

A sunroom has a tiled roof, slated roof or a flat roof and also features an external quality, thermally efficient door between the main house, effectively creating an additional room. A home extension has a tiled roof, slated roof or a flat roof while remaining opening to the existing house, creating a larger room. A porch is generally a smaller structure built at theentrance of your home providing you with a handy cloakroom, ora welcoming area for greeting guests.

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Creating and keeping a healthy lawn unfortunately demands a lot of labor and care. The effort that you put out to put your lawn in now, will determine the quality of your lawn for many years to come. It will also make a major difference in the amount of upkeep and maintainance you will have to perform in the future. Conditioning the Soil to Grow a New Lawn The condition and type of the soil under the grass is the most important element to the overall health of your lawn. In situations where you are putting in a new lawn you will have ample opportunity to prepare the soil before the grass is planted. It is a good idea to have the soil tested before establishing your new lawn. The soil test report gives the type and amount of fertilizer to apply for your lawn. This fertilizer (and lime, if required) should be worked into the top four to six inches of your soil. Once your lawn is established it is hard to do much to improve the soil at the root level. Proper preparation of the soil is the first step in attaining a healthy lawn. The soil should be tilled thoroughly, either by a mechanical tiller or digging down a spades depth over the entire area. If you've added topsoil to your yard, you will want to be certain that it is well mixed in with the soil underneath. Otherwise it is possible that the roots of your lawn may not penetrate the native soil. If the tilth of the soil is very heavy or sandy, organic material such as peat moss, compost, sludge or even sawdust should be added. (If sawdust is added to the soil it is wise to add extra high nitrogen fertilizer to compensate for the nitrogen loss that is caused by the composting of the sawdust.) Test and Adjust Your Soil pH Most lawn grasses do well in mildly acid soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5, preferably about 6.5. You need to decide what type of lawn grass you want to grow, according to your climate, soils, and what the lawn will be used for. Your local nurseries or agricultural agency will be able to help you with this decision. Once this choice is made, you can prepare your soil accordingly. If the soil test shows high acidity, ground limestone should be added at a rate of 50-100 pounds for each pH point below 7 per every 1000 sq. ft. of lawn. If the test shows alkaline soil (above pH 8.0) on the other hand, sulfer should be added at a rate of 20 pounds for every 1000 sq. ft. of surface area. Add any other fertilizers which were recommended by the soil test. The soil should then be well tilled again to mix in these added components. The soil is now ready to be raked smooth, filling low spots and removing the humps and breaking up the larger clumps as you go. Phosphorus is slow to be absorbed into the soil, and next to impossible to introduce to the root zone once the lawn is in, so now is the time to mix some superphosphate into the top few inches of the soil. Use a cultivator to mix it in at a rate of 50 pounds per 1000 sq. ft Using a steel garden rake, create a finished grade sloped slightly away from the house. Use this oportunity to create very shallow channels to deal with any runoff problems you are aware of and to move water runoff away from the house. Level the soil to avoid any low spots where water may stand, or high spots that could cause the future lawn to be 'scalped' when you mow. If you are planning to install an automatic sprinkler system, now is your last, best time to get it in place! Roll the entire lawn bed with a roller (available from rental centers) to firm it up, then water it lightly to settle the area. Lawn Grass Varieties and Types Selecting the proper grass seed mixture is important. What you intend to use the lawn area for and the amount of maintenance you're willing to provide, are two important factors which should be considered before making the selection. Normally you will buy a lawn seed mix which has been formulated with different seed types for different needs and different climates. There are mixes which are designed for play areas which are composed of tough and durable grasses, or fine bladed grasses for a lush, immaculate lawn in the sun, or you may need a variety that thrives in the shade. No matter what your needs, there is probably a 'most appropriate' seed blend just for you. Read the seed bag before you buy, to make certain it is the right mix for your needs. Kentucky bluegrass germinates in 14 to 28 days. Use 2 to 3 pounds of seed per thousand square feet. Plant in early fall or early spring. Grows well in full sun to part shade. Does not do well in hot exposures. Perennial ryegrasses germinate in 5 to 7 days. Use 4 to 6 pounds of seed per thousand square feet. Best planted in the early fall. Grows well in full sun to part shade. Does not do well in hot exposures. Fine-leaved fescues germinate in 14 to 21 days. Use 8 to 10 pounds of seed per thousand square feet. Plant in early fall or spring. Grows well in full sun to light shade.Slower growing and more water efficient than tall fescue. Tall Fescues germinate in 7 to 10 days. Use 8 to 10 pounds of seed per thousand square feet. Plant in early fall or spring. Grows well in full sun to very light shade. Bermuda grasses germinate in 5 to 7 days. Use 1 to 2 pounds of seed per thousand square feet. Plant in summer in full sun. Durable. There are three common methods for planting your new lawn, seeding sod, and by plugs. The most cost effective method is by seeding, but this is a slow process. If you are looking for an instant lawn, sod is your answer. Planting a New Lawn with Seeds The best time to seed lawns is from late summer until early fall (August 15 to September 20) while the soil is still warm (faster germination), watering will not be as much of a problem, there will be fewer weed problems, and the cool season grasses in the mix will have a better chance of getting established. The best and most even results are usually achieved using a 'whirlybird' hand crank operated seed spreader. Sow of your seed (at the recommended rate) to the entire lawn area. Repeat three more applications like this, each in a different direction. Rake the seed lightly into the surface of the soil using a bamboo or fan rake. (Barely brush the seed under the surface of the soil.) Roll the entire lawn surface with an empty lawn roller to set the seed in good contact with the soil. Water the entire area thoroughly with a fine mist. Once the seed is planted, make sure that the soil is kept evenly moist until germination. After the seeds germinate, you can water more heavily but less frequently. DO NOT OVER WATER and do not use a strong spray. You don't want to drown the seeds, nor do you want to wash them away. Water will continue to be a prime concern for your new lawn. About one inch of water per week (rainfall plus irrigation) will be required until your lawn is well established. You may mow a newly seeded turf when the grass is 2 1/2-3 inches tall. Use a SHARP mower so the grass is cut cleanly, and the plants are not pulled out of the ground. Do not cut the grass too short, about 2 to 2 1/2 inches is a good height for a first cut. After the first mowing you can apply a high nitrogen, turf fertilizer (23-4-6) at one-half the application rate recommended on the bag. Water immediately to prevent possible foliar burn. Planting a New Sod Lawn Sod is quite a bit more expensive than seeding but it does have the big advantage of giving you an instant lawn, with far less headaches. Sod also has the advantage that it can be installed any month of the year. Special care must be taken during the hot months of the summer to insure the new sod lawn receives adequate water! Be certain that the sod you buy is fresh and viable. It should be slightly moist, green, and a minimum of " to an inch thick. Lift up a piece by the end. If the sod is in good condition it will hold together tightly. Prepare the lawn bed as you would for seeding. Scatter a recommended 'pre-plant' fertilizer over entire area to be sodded at a rate of 1 pound per 100 sq. ft. Choose a long, straight line as a starting point to lay the sod. Lay the sod out so that the end seam from one row doesn't line up with the seams in the previous and following rows. Avoid gaps, press the pieces together tightly, to help them knit together. Cut or trim the sod with a sharp knife when needed to fit into odd corners. The cut offs can be used to fill in other spaces. (Avoid small pieces because they dry out too quickly) Don't wait until entire lawn has been installed to begin watering. New sod must be kept moist, so as soon you have layed out your first few rows you should begin watering it in. Roll the sod with a light water roller to make sure the sod has good root contact with the soil and to eliminate air pockets. Water the sod 2 or 3 times a day for at least ten days. During this critical period, the sod must be kept constantly moist. During the first two weeks, heavy traffic should be avoided. After that time, the new sod should have established roots and regular mowing may begin. Planting a Lawn with Plugs and Sprigs Plugs and sprigs are primarily used for planting smaller lawn areas and are commonly used in warmer regions of the country. They are small sections or pieces of container grown grass, usually consisting of hybrid Bermudas, Zoysia or St. Augustine grasses. Prepare the area as you would for a lawn bed or any other perennial planting area. Plant the plugs in the soil spaced about every six to twelve inches apart so that they will spread and fill in to form an entire lawn. Firm the soil around the roots. Water immediately after planting, and then every other day, to ensure that the soil remains moist. The lawn will begin to fill in during the first month and by the end of the second month, you will be ready to mow.

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Carpetexpertsusa.com is the place to get free price quotes from pre-qualified local installers and get ideas on your new carpet installation. We have pre-screened qualified carpet installers that will happily give you a free quote to get your new carpet installed today. Our carpet installers are licensed and insured professionals who have been prescreened so you don't have to worry. You don't have to worry about the pain of going through the phone book and asking for everyone's current licensing and insurance. Just fill out our simple form and wait for a call from our pros. They will call you soon to give you your free quotation!

Carpet is a great method of flooring that is inexpensive and great for making a room feel cozy. Carpet is the most popular choice of flooring for just those reasons. In comparison to tile flooring or hardwood flooring, carpet is far less expensive. There are many styles and colors to choose from. Virtually any type of carpet you can imagine is out there.

Choosing your new carpet can be a tough decision. With so many patterns and styles it can be confusing. Since the carpet is replaceable it can be the last thing you consider when designing a room. To be safe, it's best to choose a color or style that fits into the current dcor of the room. Be sure to ask your carpet installation expert about all of the styles that are available. Each contractor you are contacted by will have a variety of swatches to show you.

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"OUR CLIENTS come first, 24/7. Client Service is our forte and we take your Wellington horse farm search as seriously as you do. We treat the search for your dream Wellington horse farm as if we were searching for our own! Regardless of price point - whether your budget is $300,000 or $50,000,000 - we are passionate about working with you, showing you around Wellington... and more! We will show you every listing relevant to your needs - regardless of whether it is ours or another agent's, including all of our private listings, FSBOs (properties for sale by owner) - to make sure you are buying the farm of your dreams. We will not stop until you are completely happy. That is our promise!"

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Less then 10 miles from the Winter Equestrian Festival! House situated on 5 improved acres with a pond. 75 remaining acres are unimproved and can subdivided by buyer. Acreage total is 80 Acres. Land divided into 6 separate parcel control numbers. Parcel control numbers:41-41-43-07-00-000-5080, 41-41-43-07-00-000-5090, 41-41-43-07-00-000-5100, 41-41-43-07-00-000-5110, 41-41-43-07-00-000-5020, 41-41-43-07-00-000-5070

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Exceptional equestrian estate, 10 acres of well landscaped, generously appointed home, and equestrian facility. When you enter the main gates you are sure to experience- an unexpected surprise...Privacy with every imaginable convenience and comfort you can enjoy, all within the gates of this home.Click to see continued remarks...

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Amazing value on paved road! Just 15 minutes from PBIEC and The Stadium. 10 acres, 18, 12' x 12', matted stalls with approval for 40. Barn features include: CBS construction, 14' center isle, office/lounge with granite counters, bathroom with shower, laundry room, tack room, grooming stalls and integrated fly spray system. 150' x 300' arena and 70' round pen , both with all-weather footing. 14 paddocks. Property also boasts R.V. hook-ups, covered and lighted wash stalls and a recently updated 3 bedroom/3 bath farm house, perfect for caretakers and grooms. High demand rental income property or your personal dream farm.

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Built in 2005 and located in Fox Trail (with paved roads quiet neighborhoods only 15 minutes from Wellington show grounds) this 7 stall barn 4 bedroom home is neatly situated on 5 pristine acres. All 7 stalls are oversized with Nelson auto-water, rubber mats, feed doors, sliding doors on barn aisle and exterior doors onto porches. Large 18 x 24 tack room, 18x 24 feed room and 2 covered wash stalls with hot and cold filtered water and rubber brick flooring. All 4 paddocks (with room for more) have auto water and were originally cleared 2' down to remove any debris from previous clearings and have been fertilized and over seeded annually. The home is open floor plan with 2 guest suites having their own separated entrances, great for tenants or guests. Generator and buried propane tank.

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I'm about to show you a software product that'll take your service business to a whole 'nother level of success. So I encourage you to pop open a cold beverage, take your shoes off, kick back, and relax. We're about to have some fun.

But before getting to the nitty gritty, I'd like to first answer the main question that I get all the time: What businesses will your software work for? The answer?

...and any other service oriented business that you can think of which focuses on capturing repeat business.

There are lots of software products out there that try and be all things to all businesses, but our specialty has been and always will be in helping the small to mid size service business owner who wants to fully capitalize from repeat business. Our follow up and customer capture processes are second to none which ultimately means more profits for you.

Of course there is much more included as you'll see below. I'll get to that in a minute. But first...

My background is as a window cleaner so I know first hand what owning and running a service business is all about. And one of the things that I understood early on is that having the right piece of software to manage/run my business determined whether I was successful or not.

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Tree Trimming - Tree Removal - Shrub and Bush Removal - Denver Tree Stump Removal Grinding Service 303-981-7979

Denver Tree Service Company offers complete tree services, tree removal, tree stump removal and stump grinding to the Denver Metro area. We service both residential and commercial customers as well as schools, city and county governments, property managers, and HOA - Home Owners Associations. Quick, reliable tree removal, thinning, shaping, lacing, pruning and tree trimming service at a reasonable price are the reasons Denver Tree Removal Service should be your only choice for your tree service company needs.

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We are a owner operated tree service and take pride in our work. We can do a complete clean up of your property to insure that your property remains in beautiful condition. We also can clear your lot so you can build your dream home. In addition, we trim back brush if you have gotten a brush abatement or burn notice from the fire department or city official.

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Custom built to match your homes architecture and your intended use, our Sunrooms provide an outdoor environment without worry of the weather for your family to relax, entertain, and share special moments together. Each sunroom is as unique as the home its attached to and is available in all-season, three-season and a variety of other styles.

Please note that our three-season sunrooms arent intended to be heated or are they insulated for winter months. If youre interested in taking advantage of all-season outdoor enjoyment, please get in touch with one of our Champion customer care associates about our four-season sunroom option.

Our Champion sunrooms are a major investment in your homes living space and exterior shape. Youll no doubt have numerous questions during the planning process. We understand that price will play an important factor in making your choice however, the cost of Champion sunrooms will vary based on your homes customized needs.

During our in-home consultations, Champions customer care associates will work with you to help discover the best options and savings opportunities for your home. Youll discuss your homes unique needs, from window sizes, styles, materials, glass and various other options to determine the best sunroom choice for your home. that will help to improve the quality, durability, comfort, savings and overall beauty of your home.

Once weve been able to determine the right options for your additions unique needs, we can better determine an exact price. We can also provide many easy and affordable financing offers to help you choose the best financing solution.

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Champion takes full responsibility for your install from start to finish. We take care to minimize disruptions in your home, clean up and haul away old debris, and ensure we leave your home looking better than when we arrived. Most replacement window installations are completed in a single day.

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