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2H ❚ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 ❚ THE RECORD HOMESCAPE / ADVERTISING SECTION Re-Tool consignment: treasure YOU CAN BE IN HOMESCAPE! We invite our readers to submit photos and back- ground information for four of our recurring features: n “MY HOME PROJECT” — Do you love tackling home improvement challenges? Is it your idea of fun to build shelves, stencil walls or refinish furniture? Maybe you’ve even renovated a large area on your own! If you can provide a short write up and high quality “before” and “after” photos of one of your projects, we’d like to share them with our readers. n “COMFORT ZONE” — Do you have a “go-to” or unique space in your home designed to cater to your special interests? It could be a game room, fitness cen- ter, workshop, audio room, unique retreat where you indulge in your favorite hobby or just hang out with friends. “Scouting shots” are OK for this feature, be- cause if your room fits our criteria we’ll have our photog- rapher photograph the space. n “COLLECTIONS or FAMILY HEIRLOOMS” — Are you an ardent collector of interesting items that fit a theme and are integrated into your home décor, or have you discovered a family heirloom that you’ve restored for display? We’d love to see your collection or learn about your heirloom’s special history. Contact James Emolo at [email protected]. CUSTOM PUB SPECIALISTS James Emolo and Joseph Ritacco NORTH JERSEY MEDIA GROUP 1 Garret Mountain Plaza, PO Box 471 Woodland Park, NJ 07424 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT PRODUCED BY THE ADVERTORIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE RECORD AND HERALD NEWS To advertise, call 973-569-7800. For content, call 973-569-7895 or email [email protected] Copyright © 2019 North Jersey Media Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of NJMG is strictly prohibited. Specializes in re-arranging YOUR room/s, using YOUR furniture, art and accessories. INTERIOR MAKEOVERS! STAGING= MORE MONEY! Interested? Need Color? Call 201.739.3537 trove of tools — new, used, vintage CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H he says, “and that allows me to keep the prices lower.” He adds that he uses the prices of used tools on sites like eBay as a guide and drops his prices a bit lower. There is no time limit for how long he will hold onto an item, as the needs of his customers can be difficult to predict. His inventory of wood rout- ers — tools used in woodworking and carpentry to cut fancy edges — illus- trates the whims of his buyers. “I went a year and a half without selling one router,” says DiBuono, “and then sold four of them in two weeks.” An enjoyable aspect of business ownership for DiBuono has been talking shop with his customers, who often share tales of industry triumph and tragedy, and sometimes comedy. He recalls a customer who sold a Milwaukee Hole-Hawg (a high- torque, right-angle drill, as described by DiBuono) that once belonged to his father, an electrician, at a garage sale for $20. The customer later saw a similar product being sold at Home Depot for $300 and regretted giving it away for next to nothing. Another customer bought a new Wilton vise for $150 at a well-known PHOTO BY JEFFREY STECCATO One of the unique items in Ralph DiBuono’s Re-Tool consignment shop are these oversized pair of boots. store, only to have it break upon first use. He later found an older Wilton vise in good condition at Re-Tool and “ran to the counter to pay $75 for it,” says DiBuono. “Ours will last to his grandchildren,” he adds. Among his favorite items is a snath — a long, wooden shaft to which a blade attaches — that resembles a “Grim Reaper’s scythe,” says DiBuono. In fact, he decided to display it in the q CALENDAR NJBG Wildflower Walk, Ringwood A utumn is just around the cor- ner, and native wildflowers are among the first to sense the change of season: As summer winds down, the last bloomers are joined by colorful fall fruits, nuts and berries in the natural landscape. To experi- ence the New Jersey State Botanical Garden, the NJBG will present its Fall Wildflower Walk on Saturday, September 7, at 1 p.m. NJBG’s Wildflower Garden is a woodland haven for native plants, many of which show off their seeds, nuts, fruits and berries in the fall. Visitors are invited to join NJBG wild- flower expert Darlene Nowak as she explores the late summer landscape in a walk that will cover several different terrains and the plants that inhabit them. Meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center. Rain cancels. $5 per person fee. NJBG is located on Morris Road in Ringwood, NJ. For an event schedule, membership brochure, directions or more information, call 973-962-9534 or visit www.njbg.org. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the winter). Garden admission is free. A $5 per car State Park parking charge ($7 for out-of-state visitors) is in effect on summer weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). store rather than put it up for sale. Other favorite items include an oak tool box and wood clamps, as well as one two-man saw and two one-man saws — large crosscut saws that initially gained prominence in North America in the 1800s when they were used for cutting trees and processing timber. Re-Tool also serves antique car col- lectors with an assortment of vintage auto tools that includes timing lights, compression gauges, valve spring compressors, piston ring clamps, ramps and jack stands, brake tools and tune-up analyzers. Though the tool inventory may vary among trades and seasons, the high quality of all vintage tools is a constant. DiBuono sings the praises of older American brands like SK Tools, Snap-on Tools and CRAFTSMAN, all founded in the early 1900s. “The old steel, in particular, is so much better,” he says. “The stuff you get now is good for a day, but if you need it for more than that, get an old one. The older tools will last forever.” Re-Tool, The Tool Consignment Place, located at 14 Evans Place in Pompton Plains, is open Monday through Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and may be reached at 862-666-9277. Garden Club of Harrington Park T he Garden Club of Harrington Park will hold its first meeting of the 2019 - 2020 season tonight (September 5) at 7:30 p.m., upstairs in the Harrington Park Library, 10 Herring Street, Harrington Park. To kick off the GCHP’s 29th year, Master Gardener Mary Jo Sichak will present “Indoor Gardening.” All gardeners, active or armchair from all towns, are welcome. For more information, contact GCHP President Gerri Gibney at 201- 768-2615 or log on to: http://www. gardenclubofharringtonpark.com/. NR-0004350809-01 Furniture: Renewing quality STOCK & CUSTOM CABINETS pieces can add years of use CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H For do-it-yourselfers, Demartini carries a line of chalk paint and unfinished pieces in her store. “There’s no waxing, sanding, or priming necessary, so the process is very simple.” FURNITURE 911 Rachel Mongillo, owner of Furniture Rescues in Pompton Lakes, works on com- missioned projects only, typically with inte- rior designers. Many of her clients are like Demartini’s first-time homebuyers. “They just purchased a house and need to fill it, but they want to be economical.” She says bedroom sets are particularly in demand today because they are so expensive new. 3 5 Contractors Welcome Landlords Welcome SALES TAX NEW! LUXURY VINYL FLOORING • Waterproof • Pet Proof • Floating • Rigid Core • Click Lock Subway Tiles As $ 75 Low As ESTIMATE & Design services Just bring us your measurements. 1 In Stock SQ. FT. Granite As $ 00 Low As 35 Installed SQ. FT. LOW BUDGET TO FULL CUSTOM CABINETRY 50% OFF Most American Brand Cabinets Convenient open stock from our warehouse inventory Sterl Kitchens Co. Inc. Family Owned & Operated Since 1945 73 YEARS OF SAVINGS, SELECTION & SERVICE WWW.STERLKITCHENS.COM 5426 TONNELLE AVENUE US . 1&9 NORTH NORTH BERGEN • 201.866.7999 Wholesale/Retail Showroom Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm • Thurs 9am-8pm PLEASE CALL FOR SEPTEMBER SATURDAY HOURS. CLOSED SUNDAY NR-0004337820-05 also love a French Country look with a glaze over it. There are so many options. “But repurposed furniture is not style specific, that’s what is great about it. You can make it Modern, Old World, Farmhouse. It’s just playing with different elements.” “But repurposed furniture is not style specific, that’s what is great about it. You can make it Modern, Old World, Farmhouse. It’s just playing with different elements.” R achel M ongillo , owneR of f uRnituRe R escues “For example, one of the interior design- ers with whom I work was cleaning out an older family member’s house and wanted to keep the bedroom set for a son’s room. So, we updated the color and changed the hardware. Now it has a whole new life, along with the history of belonging to someone from an older generation.” Other times her work involves a com- plete makeover, turning a piece into some- thing different altogether. “I’ve done things such as taking a big china cabinet, popping off the top [half], and turning it into a server. I’ve taken a long coffee table that had French legs, again popped off the top, and then uphol- stered it to make a fancy bench. The sky’s the limit with what you can do.” In the “furniture rescue” business now for four years, she also refinishes outdated kitchen and bathroom cabinets. All work is done on-site. “Basically, I’m a decorative painter. Anything that is structural to the house, I can give a facelift,” Mongillo says. Right now, the farmhouse style is trend- ing, she notes. “And something with a little distressing is always fun. A lot of people PHOTO BY JEFFREY STECCATO Found objects complete the effect of an upcycled dresser, refinished and repur- posed by Junk Chick Cheryl Demartini. For a modern makeover, Mongillo advised trying something different instead of a safe neutral palette. “A lot of people are doing Kelly Green. Then, if it’s a dress- er, update the hardware, putting a long bar on it.” If you like a rustic vibe, Mongillo suggests either replacing the old top with reclaimed wood or painting the original one cream or white. Add lots of distressing to show the wood underneath. “Black hardware is a popular option for this look.” To create an Old World or Mediterranean look, apply a tan or white base, and then put a glaze over it to highlight any inlay or carving. “And use chunkier hardware,” said Mongillo. One last tip: Think twice before turning down an older family piece of furniture. With a little imagination it can become a unique conversation piece or a practical one-of-kind addition to your home.