Do You Want to Update or Upgrade Your Space ?
J & J Home Services Inc
Your Home Improvement & Remodeling Specialist
• Ceramic Tile , Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Installation
• Interior & Exterior Painting
• And much more
• References Available
We Pride Ourselves on Our Skills & Extensive Trade
Knowledge
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Basements / Game rooms
• Deck Restoration , Refacing & New Construction
Free Estimates & Fully Insured
Get the peace of mind that comes from working with the owners
OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
412-821-2930 www . JandJHomeServicesInc . com
Residential & Commercial
DRAINAGE EXPERTS !
PA Lic # 063159
We offer alternatives to interior French drains and we do not destroy your basement ! Rather than pumping water out of your basement , our goal is to keep water out of your home in the first place .
CALL US BEFORE YOU INSTALL AN INTERIOR FRENCH DRAIN !
• Unique Driveways
• Difficult Excavation
• Complicated Retaining Walls
12 MONTHS 0 % FINANCING
You can trust in the value of Mike Isbir ’ s 25 + YEARS OF EXPERIENCE and Civil Engineering Degree to design and execute your project .
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FRENCH DRAINS DRAIN PIPES WATERPROOFING GRADING RE-SEEDING
412-751-4359 www . isbirconstruction . com
Mike Isbir , Owner B . S . Civil Engineering
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your deck for cleaning , with frequency depending on location . If the deck is adjacent to trees and shrubbery , leaves and pollen will settle on the frame , so washing is required to keep it looking sharp .
If your home is made of stone , you may opt for a patio that is a continuation of the stone look , but this also works well with a wood frame or brick home . Patios work best in yards that are level , while a deck can be placed pretty much anywhere , including a hilly or uneven lawn .
Homeowners are especially keen to add a fire feature to their outdoor area , functioning as a gathering point for both family and guests . Traditional wood-burning fireplaces not only add physical warmth and beauty , but emotional warmth as well . Contemporary homeowners are opting for very modern linear gas fireplaces , with smooth , clean lines to mirror the style of their home .
For those who don ’ t have the space for a fireplace , fire pits or fire tables make a great feature , with some creating a beautiful flame that glows through crystal rock . Tables are available in three different heights , with a lower coffee-table height , dining table , and bar height . Homeowners also have the option of selecting wood- or gas-burning fire pits .
Kitchen in the Great Outdoors
When the summer heats up , the prospect of slow-cooking a roast or searing some ribs is just not as appealing when you know it ’ s going to heat up your house and drive up your air-conditioning bill . Take a tip from our pioneer ancestors who baked their bread and cooked their meats outdoors to maintain a cool house . This simple idea can really help keep your home comfortable during the dog days of summer , while saving you money on energy costs .
With an outdoor oven and grill , barbeques can be a spontaneous dinner idea rather than a major event that must be planned days in advance . The grilling process gives steaks , chicken , fish and pork a wonderful smoked flavor , while reducing the overall fat content .
And it ’ s not just meats that can benefit from grilling . Bell peppers , onions , zucchini and tons of other vegetables take on
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