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One Stop Shop News Volume 6, Issue 53 | 90 Stillwater Ave Orono, ME 866-5690 | January 2018 “Where One Call Does It All!” One Stop Shop News Volume 6, Issue 53 | 90 Stillwater Ave Orono, ME 866-5690 | January 2018 New Year, New Storage - Use Every Square Foot, Elegantly If one of your New Year goals is to keep and maintain a better organized home, Meet the Crew look no further than One Stop Home Repair to create any of your organization Isaac Schneider solutions. Most of your new storage solutions and ideas can be met. Give us a call today to schedule a free estimate. Build a coat and mitten catch-all with an open shelf on top, coat hooks and a Last summer, Isaac moved to Bangor from flip-top storage bench to store messy, wet and snow covered coats out of California, following his sweetheart after plywood and decorative moldings. Wet coats and apparel can warp hardwood she accepted a job in Orono. They have floors and stain carpets. since become engaged and plan to marry this year. Isaac joined our team in July 2017 with almost 20 years of experience in An easy and cheap solution to add storage in any room, is wall-mounted Home/Office technology integration, shelving. You can choose metal kits of various sizes and styles or have some organization and management. custom built. Both types can be installed to suit your needs, style and budget. His last position in California was as a An overflow of books, movies and collectibles can be reorganized in Service Manager where he focused on specialized cases. Any style can be matched, any size can be designed, from customer service and administrative tasks. half size to full height and all combinations can be accommodated. One Stop At One Stop Home Repair Isaac always Home Repair recommends dedicating an entire wall of your living room to looks forward to helping others. He enjoys applying his expertise towards operations storage. and customer satisfaction. Knee walls of upstairs rooms hide a lot of unused storage Isaac's experience includes designing, space. If you recess a chest of drawers or build a custom wiring, and installing customized set, you can potentially double the storage in those rooms technology according to the clients’ precise without loosing valuable floor needs. He is most familiar with space. Audio/Video, surveillance, phone and satellite/cable systems for both home and Children enjoy having a say in how their bedrooms are office settings. decorated. Keeping up with the storage demands of Cleanly integrating these technologies into growing children can be complicated. An attractive way to homes and offices allowed Isaac to develop corral toys, books and “stuff” is to build mobile cubbies. a subset of skills related to home repair. As their storage needs change cubbies can be modified and These skills include, customer service, reconfigured to reflect these changes. construction methods, drywall patching, retrofitting cable, customizing cabinetry, Bedroom storage is often hard to maximize. A practical painting and refinishing. storage solution is a bed frame with built in shelving and Isaac earned a BA in Psychology at drawers. These bed frames help keep excessive dust California State University of Fullerton. He bunnies from collecting and help keep your bedroom also earned several certifications in System clean. Technologies and an OSHA credential, but the bulk of his technical education and If your home has deep dormers, window seats are a qualifications have been developed through beautiful way to add functionality and storage. A window hands on experience and self-teaching. seat can become your new favorite reading spot. At the To ensure Isaac is primarily assisting the office with same time, they can add an attractive storage box with a your administration duties, and occasionally lift-top bench, as well as shelving and cupboards below. safety, lends a hand to our field technicians. make sure Solving problems and increased customer These projects are great for the winter months. They can your satisfaction are the most rewarding parts of be completed quickly and with the quality you have come furnace his day. to expect from One Stop Home Repair. Give us a call vent is today, invite us to help organize your home. "Where One clear of In his spare time, Isaac enjoys time with his sweetheart, swing dancing, hiking, Call Does It All! snow. cooking and staying warm. Green Energy Electric Remodeling Plumbing Handyman 90 Stillwater Ave PRSRT STD Orono, ME 04473 US POSTAGE PAID www.onestophomerepair.com PERMIT 46 “Where One Call Does It All!”: 866-5690 BANGOR ME Return Service Requested $15 OFF any SERVICE CALL $100 OFF any REMODEL OR DECK INCLUDING ELECTRICAL $750 Instant Rebate of $2,000 or more when you mention you received On Heat Pump Water Heaters when you mention you received January's One Stop Shop News Extended Through January January's One Stop Shop News Valid through January Valid through January Call Today for a Free Estimate on Any Project Have a Wonderful and Safe New Year! Ask Handy Howie Quick Handyman Projects Even though, you can always ask your favorite handyman to What are some ways to avoid frozen pipes? help with your quick projects. This new section of One 1.) Keep water-supplying pipes away from outside Stop Shop News is about how you can save money by doing walls. some of the quick handyman projects on your own. 2.) Any pipes that are on exterior walls should be insulated. 3. Any pipes in unheated areas should be insulated A door knob can be a as well. very simple item to What do you recommend during below freezing temperatures? replace. Often observing 1.) Always keep your house at a minimum of 55º how it was taken apart Fahrenheit. Houses with less insulation may require can usually teach you a higher minimum temperature. how it goes back 2.) At all times, keep all exterior doors and windows together, so you can closed. install it on your own. 3.) Keep interior doors to bedrooms and bathrooms open to ensure the best heat distribution. Always ask a professional if you're unsure you can complete a project. One Stop Home Repair understands safety is priceless. Heat Pumps Now Available Please “Like” us on Facebook! New photos are added often to Facebook. You can see what our crew is doing. We could be working on something you didn't know we Photo: Daikin offer. .
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