Monthly Archives: October 2011

What to Do Before You Remodel

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Tom Robinson

You have likely seen the commercial where the homeowner – an attractive young lady – waves her arms and her house suddenly changes before your eyes from old and worn to new and modern. Guess what… it does not work … Continue reading →

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What is a Faucet Cartridge

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tom Robinson

A faucet cartridge is a valve that turns your faucet off and on and mixes the hot water with the cold. It is often below the handle. Cartridges can plug up over time which can cause either a leak at … Continue reading →

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Is Stainless Steel Magnetic?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We recently had a customer of one of our dealers who did not want to buy a stainless steel sink because he believe true stainless steel was not magnetic. He is right… and wrong. Here is part of an article … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tom Robinson

All sinks like all components of your pluming system are required by codes to be certified to meet building codes. Here is a video about certification and stainless steel sinks.

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Today is the First Day of the Rest of Our Blog

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Today is the first day of the rest of our blog. Beginning October 18, 2011 we have brought the writing of the Eclipse Blog in house. Thank you to Jeremy and the other writers at OneSocialMedia for getting us started … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes With a Granite Supplier | What is Granite Sealer?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We are on part 12 of our behind-the-scenes series. Today we have a short video you about granite sealer, especially in regards to etching. Learn all about it and share it with your friends! YOU are now the expert in … Continue reading →

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Bathrooms on a Budget

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Bathroom renovations are almost always some combination of cosmetic and functional. They can also be costly. Especially with a bathroom, because of the unique stress they see between lots of use, high heat and moisture – many issues within plumbing … Continue reading →

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5 Most Common Roofing Problems

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Winter, whether it be snow or rain, can wreak havoc on your roof. Moisture (and ice) do all kinds of damage. Here’s a helpful graphic that shows you the most common problems with roofs and how you can spot them … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes With a Granite Supplier | Finish Types

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Today we continue our series with a look at the different types of finishes for your stone countertops and what they mean. Have any questions about finish? Let us know!

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