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2H ❚ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019 ❚ THE RECORD HOMESCAPE / ADVERTISING SECTION Bulletin Board YOU CAN BE IN HOMESCAPE! We invite our readers to submit photos and background information for four of our recurring features: Metropolitan Window Fashions celebrates 85 years 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 reno- vated 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 center, 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, because 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. I n 1955 Nassaus House of Materials open on Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Twenty-one years earlier, Chain Decorators opened on Front Street in Plainfield. The two companies merged in 1999 when third-generation Bruce Heyman purchased Nassaus from second-generation Lewis Nassau. At the time of the purchase, Heyman was the owner of Fabricland, formerly Chain Decorators, in Somerset County. In 2004, Heyman expanded his com- bined business by opening a new store on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. “I felt Metropolitan Window Fashions q CALENDAR HOME DEPOT WORKSHOPS During the month of October, most Home Depot stores in North Jersey will present several hands-on learning work- shops with professional advice. To partici- pate, visit homedepot.com, check your local store and register online. Following are the workshops for October: Countertop, Cabinet And Kitchen Makeover Do-it-yourselfers can breathe new life into kitchen cabinets with Rust-Oleum® Cabinet Transformations. During this work- shop, they will gain hands-on experience about each of the six steps to take, from how to measure, to the various techniques for applying finishes. Finally, they will see how to customize their finished project with cabinet hardware to complete the desired look. Home Depot home services associates will be on hand to answer questions about kitchen remodels, cabinet makeovers and countertop installations. Saturday, October 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Halloween Candy Stand Women do-it-yourselfers can surprise and delight trick-or-treaters with a crafty wooden Halloween Candy Stand. Perfect for serving ghoulish visitors when you’re away. Workshop participants will create a unique enhancement to their outdoor fall decor while developing their woodworking skills. Home Depot store associates will teach participants how to use a circular saw and brad-nailer, then finish off the candy stand with a hand-lettered chalkboard for 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. a special touch. Thursday, October 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Installing a Smoke/CO Alarm Protect your home and family with a fire safety plan. If your smoke alarms are more than 10 years old or your carbon monox- ide alarms are more than seven years old, it’s time to replace your detectors. In this workshop, the Home Depot store associ- ate will cover smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation and maintenance — an integral component of a fire safety plan. From mapping out where to install alarms — one on every level of your home — (and an additional smoke alarm inside and outside each sleeping area), selecting room-specific alarms, discussing proper locations for installation to demonstrating how to install and maintain alarms, you’ll leave educated with the precautions to effectively protect your family in the unexpected event of a fire. Saturday, October 19, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Installing Tile Flooring Do-it-yourselfers can learn all the pro tips, tricks and secrets they will need to successfully install tile flooring. In this work- shop, a skilled Home Depot store associate will show workshop participants the best tools and supplies needed to cut, lay and grout tile. They will be guided through all the steps of the install from creating a floor plan, choosing the pattern and orientation of tile, preparing the subfloor to completing the final steps of sealing and caring for the new floor. Saturday, October 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. we needed a new name to emphasize the products we sold and the reach of our shop- at-home decorating service,” said Heyman. After careful consideration, Metropolitan Window Fashions was born. This year, Metropolitan Window Fashions is celebrating its 85-year heritage and 20th year located on Route 17 in Paramus. In addition to the Paramus and Manhattan locations, Metropolitan’s flagship store in located in Green Brook, NJ. Metropolitan Window Fashions is the largest Hunter Douglas dealer in New Jersey. For more information, call 201-689- 6030 or visit windowfashions.com. Garden Club speaker tonight T he Garden Club of Harrington Park will welcome guest speaker Marc E. Zuckovich at tonight’s (October 3) meeting, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held upstairs in the Harrington Park Library, 10 Herring St., Harrington Park. Zuckovich has previously addressed several topics at the Garden Club. At tonight’s meeting, he will speak about “The Winter Border,” illustrating how to create a delightful Marc Zuckovich garden that will liven up a dreary winter landscape, and discuss how to protect plants from harsh winter conditions. Zuchovich holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Botany from Drew University and certificates from Harvard Graduate School of Design and the New York Botanical Garden. The program will be followed by a “Q & A” session and refreshments will be provided. The Garden Club welcomes all gardeners, active and armchair, from all towns, to its meetings and events. For information, call 201-768-2615 or visit www.gardenclubofharringtonpark.com. Front Doors: Styles and STOCK & CUSTOM CABINETS materials match every taste tured to successfully imitate a variety of wood grains, fiberglass doors are a popu- “A Craftsman-style door has a square lar choice for those remodeling an older of glass on the top third with two verti- home,” notes Cangialosi. cal panels below,” explains Cangialosi. Solid wood doors look posh and are “Modern-style doors have very simple, easy to repair if they get scratched. clean lines with glass that obscures, such Unfortunately, they are also expensive as decorative or frosted.” and require regular varnishing or painting While attractive, a door that has a lot of to maintain them looking their best. glass might be of concern to many people. INSTALLATION IS KEY Not to worry, says Cangialosi. “Ninety-five percent of all problems “All glass used in a door has to be tem- occur during installation,” notes Huebner. pered, which makes it more of a safety “In most cases, it is best to get an experi- glass. Tempered glass is actually three enced professional to hang your door.” layers of glass as well as metal caming — Huebner says that if a problem arises metal banding that joins panels of glass and you bought your door from a store that together. Someone breaking through that specializes in doors and installation, they door would have to break three pieces will deal with the problem; if the door and of glass, which would be very, very noisy.” installation were handled by a contractor, then that person may help you deal the issue. But if the door was bought from a big box store, chances are that fixing the prob- lem will be more of a chal- lenge. Experienced DIY folks can successfully install an exterior door, but in that case Cangialosi suggests purchasing a pre-hung unit. “With a pre-hung unit, the door, along with a new sill and weather-stripping, is already inside the frame,” he notes. “In a way, you are installing the frame of the door as well PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH JERSEY DOOR CENTER as the door, so you are A beautiful front door, like the above from North Jersey Door ensured the best possible Center in Ramsey, can be made of wood, steel or fiberglass. installation outcome.” After installing the unit, MATERIAL PROS AND CONS Cangialosi suggests checking to see whether “Steel, wood and fiberglass are the most there are daylight leaks between the door common materials used in manufacturing and the frame. If you don’t see any daylight, doors,” says Huebner. “Today customers then you know that the weather stripping is mostly opt for either wood or fiberglass.” making contact and is providing a good seal. According to Consumer Reports, each HARDWARE AND LOCKS of these materials has pros and cons. While Brass hardware on doors was popular inexpensive, steel is strong and energy- for decades, but today people often opt for efficient. On the flip side, steel is prone to oiled bronze or satin nickel. A third popular show wear and tear such as scratches and option is chrome. denting, which are not easy to conceal. In addition to material, there is also a “Steel doors were popular at one time, but wide choice of doorknob and lever shapes. I really don’t remember the last time I sold “Electronic hardware is the new wave; a homeowner a steel door,” says Huebner. key pad entry, keyless deadbolt, and phone- Fiberglass wears well and is cost-effective. activated hardware, for example,” says It can be painted or stained, and it also comes Huebner. “It has strong points, however, it in very realistic embossed wood-grain. One can be expensive.” negative is that fiberglass, while dent-resis- “When selecting locks, it is wise to stick tant, can crack under a severe impact. with the better-known nationwide brands,” “Because fiberglass can be manufac- suggests Cangialosi. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1H 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 74 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 OPEN SATURDAYS 9-3 • CLOSED SUNDAYS