Happy New Year 2015!

For sale: FormTech Sign Making Machine

Intrested in starting your own business? Here is a great investment:

With the Formtech Vacuum Forming Unit, production time is less than five minutes from virgin plastic to the finished molded form. The operation is contained within the unit and is completely clean. This means no messy clean up or additional maintenance expense. Color is applied by roller, spray, or brush.

Any size, style, or color of product can be formed with your unit. Over 50 different products and markets are available today.

Virtually every business can use signs for identification, advertising or directions. Retail and service business can often use a number of signs for company vehicles and in - store promotions. Many have need for stock signs for resale. Craft, hobby and novelty stores are prime markets for arts and crafts pieces and decorative items. Many manufacturing companies furnish point of sale materials to their distributors. They also need promotional molded plastics as signs and product replicas. Your complete shop, including the Formtech Vacuum Forming Unit and all equipment and inventory of materials can be contained in a 10' x 10' area or less!

Details:

Manufacturer: Formtech

Model Number: Model One

Year: 2013

THIS WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2013 FOR $18,000.00!

Includes:

* Side table withFeeder

* Rolls of color plastic

* 4 Bags of characters (numbers & letters)

* Extra paint, brushes, rollers, etc.

* Assorted pre made signs and many other accessories

Condition: Great, like-new. No damage.

Price: $3000 OBO

Building codes? Permits? Do I need one?

You are ready to move forward with this project.  But wait! Do you need a building permit? How and where do you get a building permit? How much will it cost? And, what can happen if you do not get one?

Building codes have been around for many years, Back in Babylon they had a code that stated that if the building collapsed, the person who built it should be slain. Today's codes are a bit more complex than that.

A building permit is required to protect the health and safety of you and your community to comply with construction safety and community standards. Most states have bylaws that require homeowners and contractors to obtain permits.  Permits helps you or contractors you hire, to plan and build a long lasting and safe environment.

Permit requirements vary from state to state. The best way to find out what your state requires is to call your local governments.  If you live in a town or city the municipal governments will help you. If you live in a unincorporated area, your county government will issue you one.  The offices may be called Department of Community Development, or the Planning Department or even the Housing Permit Department. Most building permits fees are based on the size and cost of the project.  You can call your local Housing Department to find out what they would be in your area.

If you do not get a building permit for your project, the local officials may issue a "stop work order" until you get the proper permits.  If you do complete a project without a permit you could risk  having your project demolished, extra fees, or risk that you project is not safe and have to pay for repairs.

If you do your homework when it comes to your big home projects you will save yourself from stress and extra money that you were not expecting to spend.

Call us at 1-888-323-0594 for the first step of quoting.

Winter Saving $

With the high cost of heating this winter it would be a good idea to take a look at your home to lower the costs.

1. Checking your insulation for heat loss through the ceiling and walls in your home might be lacking.  Making sure that every corner including the space above the attic door helps decrease the heat you may lose.  Pipes, duck work and chimneys have gaps that may need sealing as well.

2.  Gaps in flooring, faucets, electric outlets, door and windows will need attention.  Filling them with caulk and sealing them with the appropriate materials with ensure that less leakage of air.  Replacing your lighting with a more efficient CFL or LED will greatly reduce energy your home may be producing.

3.  Your heating and cooling systems will need to inspected yearly.  Any unit over 15 years old might need replacing to  a newer, energy efficient unit.  New filters will help the unit run more efficient, otherwise it is working harder to get the dust and dirt out of your home.

Once you complete your own DIY energy audit and you are not seeing a change you might want to consider contacting a professional to better analyze the areas of your home that you might be losing the energy.

Storm Windows Customized for You

A major design feature, of both the exterior and interior of any building.It is not always desirable to replace windows that add so much to the building style and character.

Quality storm windows blend in a way that is faithful to the original design of the building.  They do not detract from the look of the building.  They add insulation and protect the underlying sash from the harmful effects of wind and weather. Inside storms insulate but fail to protect the sash.

We customize the size of the storm window you will need for your openings. Check out the styles and colors we offer below. Call today to find a dealer near you or a free quote. 1-888-323-0594.

Fall Clean Up

The leaves are changing, the cooler and wetter temps are moving in, and the scent of fall fills the air.  You know that winter will be here soon and you want to protect your home from the weather.  Here are a few tips on what you can do to help prevent damage during the fall and winter.

1. Darkness comes earlier in the fall and winter, make sure your flood lights and outside lighting is working properly.

2.  Maintain outside faucets, to help prevent water damage of frozen pipes.  take hose off and put in storage and winterize any water ground systems.

3.  Check your doors for cracks and air leaks.  Seal as need to prevent drafts.  Maintain storm doors and handles to make sure they are working properly for colder temperatures.

4.  Check windows and storm windows for leaks.  Caulk where needed.  This might be a time you look into getting storms for your windows.

5.  Check your heating systems and have them maintained if needed.  Winterize your air conditioners.

6.  Clean you gutters make sure clear of debris.

7.  Make a roof and chimney and repair as needed.

8.  Fill in cracks in your siding.

A quick overview of your home will make a big difference in the life of your home.
If you are of need of a storm door or storm windows please visit our website styleline.biz  for more information.

DIY Weekend is it for me?

DIY is trending in the home improvement industry. With the children going back to school your free times will be moved to the weekends.Television and the Internet instructs us how easy home improvement can be.  It is really so simple?  Can DIY really save you money? Can I really get it done in a weekend? These are some good questions you should be asking yourself when you take on your home improvement projects.  Investing in your home improvement is a important decision that can be rewarding or a money pit if you are not prepared or have the proper skills to do it yourself.

Here is a couple of quick questions you should ask yourself to see if you are ready to tackle a big project as home improvement.

1. Are you a hard worker that is patient and enjoys physical labor?

2. Do you have the skills and tools to complete the project?

3. Are you familiar with the city codes and building permits that are required?

4. Will you be able to get all the materials you need?  If not will your supplier deliver?

5. How long will your project take to complete?  Do you have the spare time?

6. What happens if you have a mistake, do you have the extra funds to get it fixed?

If you could answer "yes" to all these questions, you might be ready to take on you home improvement project. If  "no" was your more common answer you should consider hiring a contractor.

You have looked at your home improvement project and decided it is time to hire a contractor.  Hiring the right contractor for you can save you money, time and stress. Here is some crucial questions to ask a contractor before you hire them for your home project.

1. Do they have creditable references?

2. How long have they been in business?

3. Do they pictures of the work they have completed?

4. Do they have the proper licences for their business?

5. Will they give you a written agreement outlining what work will be done?

6. Will they give you an exact price or just an estimate?

7. Will they take care of the permits and inspections?

8. Is the work they do guaranteed?

Weather you decide do it yourself or hire a contractor, do your homework.  Be prepared, do a budget, and know the project you are going to tackle.