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Reclaimed Heart Pine Flooring
Vintage Barn Board
Made in Maine

Reclaimed Wood flooring Made in Maine! A small company in New Gloucester Maine that searches the country to find barns and historical buildings that are being dismantled, is producing wood flooring from a different age. Once you have seen and touched reclaimed wood flooring produced from vintage heart pine timbers, your idea of what defines a beautiful wood floor will be forever changed.

DON’T LET THE PIGEON STAGE THE HOUSE!
POSTED ON MARCH 19 2013 BY LAURA GALL

Are you familiar with the children’s book series “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” or “Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late” by author and illustrator Mo Willems? If not, in a nutshell it’s about a pigeon who wants to do things he can’t and he’s VERY persistent about either driving the bus or eating a hot dog etc. etc. It’s pretty funny.

Maine law requires that home construction or repair work costing more than $3,000 be based on a written contract. If your planning to hire a home improvement professional to work on your home, here are the facts.

Small Businesses
Today, small employers have a tough time finding and affording coverage that meets the needs of their employees. Starting in 2014, you’ll have more choice and control. Here is some general information plus a link to one of the best resources we have found explaining in "simpler" language how the Affordable Care Act will affect your business.

Report for change in Maine Taxable Building Material Sales (in 000's)
Jan through September 2012 vs. 2011

Americans bought new homes last month at the fastest pace in more than two and a half years, further evidence of a sustained housing recovery.

Sales of new homes rose 4.4 percent in November from October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 377,000, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That's the fastest pace since April 2010, when a federal tax credit boosted sales.

For the entire story More buying, more building in housing market

Waterville Morning Sentinal — Maine's Labor Department says the state's new independent contractor definition is going into effect.

Officials say the new law that goes becomes effective Monday clarifies the conditions under which a worker should be classified as an employee or as an independent contractor.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders likely pulled back on home construction in November after starting work in October at the highest pace in more than four years.

Superstorm Sandy may have also slowed home building in the Northeast. Sandy hit the East Coast on Oct. 29. To read more visit Ahead of the Bell: US Housing Starts

Facebook does not ask your permission to create a company facebook page for your business. And yes they can sell advertising and post competitive businesses on the page as well. Want to stop it?

New-home construction in the U.S. probably rose in September to the highest level in four years, a sign the industry is in the initial stages of a recovery, economists said before a report today.

For the entire article visit Builders Probably Began Work on Most U.S. Homes in Four Years-Bloomberg

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Confidence among homebuilders rose this month to its highest level in six years and many expect the housing recovery to strengthen in the next six months.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index increased to 40, from 37 in August. That's the highest reading since June 2006, just before the housing bubble burst.

For the entire article visit Homebuilder confidence surges to 6-year high

To some, color is simply a color, like red or blue. However, there’s more to color than meets the eye. One of the main differences between colors is the affects of warm and cool. Warm colors, such as red, orange, and yellow make a room feel warmer, but they also promote high energy (a.k.a. yang energy). These colors work great in areas where people need more energy, like the living room and kitchen. To read more visit Are you Yangin’, Yinin’ or Perfectly Balanced?

Finish by making the calls, introducing yourself and asking questions about services offered, fees, estimates, and emergency situations. Write down all of the pertinent information along with the person’s name, number, etc., and keep in a safe and memorable place. Now rest assured in the fact that you can call on a reputable plumber and electrician that you can trust in both your projects and your home.

Click here to browse our directory of Maine's best plumbers!

Architect logo.jpgNo matter what construction project you are undertaking with your home, an experienced, reputable architect is an invaluable asset to the process. Whether you are building an entire house, adding a bonus room, or remodeling your existing home, an architect provides designs and works with your local contractor to ensure that your home turns out just as you wish.

Some guidelines for choosing the right Maine architect

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