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Home Improvement Guide -

The Homeowner’s Magazine for Home Services, Home Products & Landscaping• Port Charlotte • Punta Gorda • North Port • Englewood

Look For Holiday Savings Inside Are Your Loved One’s Safe? - Pg. 4

“Find the Gold Hammer” Contest - Pg. 15

“ O N T H E I N S I D E . . . ”Cortes& Sons

HOMEIMPROVEMENT

GUIDE

DEC. 2011

Happy Holidays From

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Specializing in repiping • Widest selection in townVisit our beautiful showroom • Serving Charlotte County since 1979(941) 625-9981 1266 Market Circle • Port Charlotte • 8am-4pm

Charlotte Plumbing, Inc.“Certified & Bonded”

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• Rekeying • Re-program Garage Door Remotes & More!

(941) 467-6060Call Dennis Schnepp

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It took you six months to find the perfect house, and now your family is finally moving in. However, you may not be aware of who else may have a key to your new home. Just imagine the possibilities; the former owners may have given a duplicate key to the neighbors, babysitters, repair people, teenage kids, or relatives. If someone used an old key to enter your home, there would not be any sign of forced entry and even worse, the burglar could return to take more items. By far, the most common threat to your home is burglary. According to the FBI, a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 15.4 seconds. Many people simply do not realize the danger that they may be in by neglecting to change or re-key the locks of their new home. "Every lock comes from the manufacturer with two keys. If your new home has three doors with deadbolts then you should have four keys to each door which is a total of 12 keys", "You have security with a lock only when you can account for every key; if you are buying an existing home, pay for a qualified and reputable locksmith to change the keyways and establish good key control from the outset". Additionally, Key-in-the knob lock-sets offer virtually NO security; if your home is equipped with these, they should be replaced. The most secure locks good quality deadbolts. The bolt (the part that extends from the door) should be at least one inch long, and should be hardened steel. The strike (the plate which the bolt sticks into) should be installed with screws long enough to engage the structural stud behind the doorframe (and not just the door frame or trim like many are currently installed).

is your family safe?


Residential & CommercialFamily Owned & OperatedEmergency Services • Water Heaters/Tankless • Garbage Disposals • Drain Cleaning • Sewer Camera • Toilets &

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free estimates(941) 429-9979

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3579 S. Access Rd. • Suite G • Englewood, FL 34224

Cell: 941-468-4040Office: 941-445-8595

New Construction Remodeling

homes starting in the $110’s

Stop in & LET US HELP YOU design ahome to fit all your needs!!!

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Licensed & Insured # AAA-09-00121

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Senior Discounts

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Home Service DirectoryDon’t let your ad get lost in the local paper...Home Improvement Guide will feature it here!

concrete & statues

Tim Richards Sue Richards

lighting & fans computer service

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(941)979-7638

custom poolspet grooming

garage doors

Locally Ownedand Operated

spa / pooladvertise here

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per monthwith 3 month agreement

gallery of lighting & fans

483 Collingswood Blvd-1 block south of Toledo Blade & 41 • *see store for details

Your Only Source For Lamp Shades In The Area!

941.629.1884• Accessories

• Lamp Shades• Lamps

• Lighting

• Ceiling Fans 50% OFFSelection of

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pool heating • air conditioning

painting

pool renovations

pressure washing

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DrivewayStaring At $35Pool Cages

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• Law Enforcement• First Responders• Active Military

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Licensed/Insured • 28 Years ExperienceComplete Property Maintenance Available

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dryer vent cleaning

pottery

cabinetry

www.SimplyCabinets.net

Robert (Bob) Stoebenau JrDesigner / Owner

[email protected]

mirror & glass



plumbingsheds / garages

home improvement

941-380-3269Mike Lonsky

attorney at law

flooring

• Carpet • Tile • Wood• Vinyl• Granite Counter Tops •

Butcher Blocks • Caesar Stone Concrete Polishing • Cleaning Supplies • Glass Tile • Marble •

Travertine • Laminate Floors• Free Estimates

Great Sales • Great Savings3385 S. McCall Rd Englewood,

FL 34224

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RUBBER TREEFLOORING AND DESIGN

water specialist

Pump Repair & Replacement • Well Pumps •

Sprinkler Pumps •

Pressure Tanks • Aerators

Michael J. Wraight • Owner/Operator

24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE

screen repair/aluminum carpet cleaning

Russell Screen Repair Services

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• Carpet Cleaning • Tile • Grout • Sealing • upholstery • scotch guard • carpet

repairs • complete home watch services

high speed rotary steam cleanLocal Owner Operated20 Years Experience

941-830-4382Licensed Insured


PATIO & FIREPLACE• Replacement cushions • Electric Fireplaces by Dimplex • Aluminum

• Wicker • PVC • Patio Tables & Chairs

740 Tamiami Trl • Port Char. ½ mile North of Toledo BladeTues-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 10am-4pm

CLINTON CASUAL

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“Improve The Value Of Your Home”EXQUISITE CARPET & TILE

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ResidentialCommercial

Free Shop At Home Service

Port Charlotte

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All Workmanship Guaranteed 1 year. Most Installations Done Within 3-7

Business Days. Our Certified, Courteous,

Professional Installers Do It Right

The First Time.

All prices include moving furniture & removing existing carpet

• Carpet • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood • Porcelain • Sheet Vinyl

• Laminate • Insurance Claims • Do It Yourself Supplies

• Family Owned & Operated - 29 Years

• No Salesman - Deal Direct with Owner

• Rock Bottom Pricing

Imported Tile From Spain & Italy Vinyls By Tarkett & Mannington

ExpertInstallation& Repairs

CHARLOTTE HOME DECOR“Blind installers do it in the shade”

www.CharlotteHomeDecor.net [email protected]•2733 Tamiami Trl • Unit A • Port Charlotte,FL • 33952

Celebrate the seasons

The #1 Hunter Douglas “Certified Master Installer”

In The Area!

your motorized blinds specialist

941 - 627 - 0566Joseph Cracchiolo

• & More!

•

Heritance® Hardwood Shutters with TruView™ Rear Tilt

• Blinds• Shades• Shutters• Motorization

Style for your windows, savings for you. With their beautiful colors, fabrics and designs, Hunter Douglas window fashions are always a

smart choice for creating inviting, attractive spaces. And now through December 12, mail-in rebates let you enjoy select styles at

a savings of $25 to $300 per unit.* Purchase and install theirenergy-efficient Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades before

the end of this year, and you may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $500.* * Ask us for details.

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SAC

“Since 1979”

• Security & Fire Alarms• Cellular & Radio Monitoring

• Emergency Medical Alert Systems• Whole House Music & Intercom

• Central Vacuum Systems• Camera Surveillance

We’re a local family owned company serving Southwest Florida, with nationwide alarm monitoring!

Corporate Headquarters & Central Monitoring Station17776 Toledo Blade Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33948

(941) 625-9700

Specializing in the protection of homes & businesses with security and fire systems

www.securityalarmcorp.com

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• Granite• Tile • Carpet• Hardwood • Laminate• Bamboo • Vinyl• Medallions • Stones• Glass Mosaics

Family Owned & Operated

Serving SWF For Over 20 Years

HOUSE SPECIALS

941-625-9825Financing Available

6 Months Same As CashM-F 8-5pm • Sat 10-3pm

4820 Tamiami TrailPort Charlotte, FL 33980

www.TileCarpetWorld.com

HardwoodSpecial

$6.89 sqftinstalled

*selected items

LaminateSpecial

$5.79 sqftinstalled w/ floor muffler many colors to choose from - *excluding moldings

PorcelainTileIn Stock

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Mention this ad & Receive:• 10% off carpet

• $.30 off a s/ft for Cash & Carry Tile• $100 off granite (over 30 s/ft)

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Free Estimates

TILE & CARPETWORLD, INC.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

License # MRSR846 Email: [email protected] us on the web: www.chicksrestorationservices.comLicense # CBC1255716

“Masters of Disasters” One Call Does It All

• Mold Remediation• Rebuilds

• Free Estimates• Flooded? Call Us

• Dry outs• And More!

10% OFFMilitary & Senior

Discount*with mention of this ad

Our employees are specially trained in the implementation of mold remediation. We use the latest technologies and

scientifically proven methods to restore your property and

your belongings to the condition they were in before

the damage.


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• Prevent Fires!

• 30+ Years Exp.

• Senior Discount

• Insured

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$39.00

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The U.S. Fire Administration reports that fires kill more than

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departments respond to nearly 2 million fires each year, with

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Who’s Ad did you FINDthe “GOLD HAMMER” on?

MAIL TO: Home Improvement13435 S McCall Rd

Suite #225 Port Charlotte,

FL 33981*One winner will be

drawn randomly on the 23rd of each month.

Must receive entry on or before the 22nd. Limit (1) entry per

person / per household / per month.

Winners name will appear in next months issue! Only the current month entries will be

accepted.

CongratulationsSheryl Davis

of Port Charlotte was November’s Big WINNER!

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Enter our“Find the Gold

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MAGNOLIA TREES

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