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Welcome to our August Newsletter.
In This Issue:
Ready-Made vs. Custom Home Improvements, August is Peach Month, 5 Signs It's Time To Dump Your Trainer, and How to Create a Gutter Garden.
Read on and don't forget to share with your friends and family.
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When it comes time to choose materials for certain home improvement projects, it can be hard to know whether it’s better to select ready-made, prefabricated options, or pay more for customized materials that tend to be higher quality. Let’s take a look at three of the most common home improvement projects in which you have to make this choice.
Cabinets - Stock vs. Custom:
An entire set of ready-made kitchen cabinets is definitely not cheap, but when compared to the cost of custom-built cabinets, it’s actually a pretty good deal. This is because hand-made cabinets are time-consuming to make, even by an expert craftsman. The quality of the wood and hardware, not to mention the craftsmanship, is also usually much better than that of stock cabinets churned out at a factory, which figures into the higher price. So while ready-made cabinets work for most people, custom cabinets are a beautiful addition to your home if you can afford them, and a smart investment that will last you for years to come.
Countertops - Fabrication vs. Installation:
If you don’t know exactly what you want when it comes to countertops, ready-made options that have been fabricated off-site offer the best selection of designs and edging styles. On-site fabrication allows for easier installation and will usually save you money, but without access to the specialized heavy machinery needed to customize your countertops, your design options are much more limited.
Flooring - Pre-Finished vs. Unfinished:
Ready-made hardwood flooring is cost-effective and convenient if you don’t want to wait through the process of sanding, staining, buffing and coating unfinished planks. This process not only takes longer, it also leaves your room(s) inaccessible throughout much of the project. However, if you need your new floor to match up with existing wood flooring, or you are particular about the floor finish being consistent throughout the house, on-site finishing may work best for you.
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About Corbett Design Build
Remodeling Homes in The Triangle Since 1980
Corbett Design Build is an award-winning home remodeling and Design/Build firm, serving the Triangle since 1980. We are passionate about what we do, and are committed to excellence. We have two ultimate goals: to help you fall in love with your home all over again and to provide an exceptional remodeling experience. Let's face it, what separates a good remodeler from an excellent remodeler is "the experience" they provide for their clients. Both can provide a quality product, but an excellent remodeler will proactively manage your project and develop a great relationship with you in the process. We will walk you through the entire process and keep you informed of what is going on with your project. We strongly value the trust and confidence you place in us when you choose to work with us and will work to grow that investment.
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One of the best parts of summer is being able to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer fruit, like plums, peaches, nectarines, and a variety of berries. While these fruits are delightful just by themselves, some are even more spectacular when combined with other ingredients to make delicious desserts. Since August is Peach Month, why not try your hand at making this delectable peach cobbler, courtesy of
Myrecipes.com
, as the finale at your next get-together?
Easy Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk
4 cups fresh peach slices
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Directions:
- Melt butter in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter over butter (do not stir)
- Bring remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly; pour over batter (do not stir). Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
- Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve cobbler warm or cool.
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If you have a personal trainer but your fitness level feels the same as when you started and you’re worried you’re not progressing, it may be time to let your trainer go. It’s OK to switch to a person that is more in tune with you and your needs. Here are some warning signs to look out for that might indicate it’s time for you both to move on.
Your trainer doesn’t ask questions. The first thing a good trainer should do with a new client is to ask a series of detailed questions to help determine fitness level, such as asking about past injuries and health issues that could affect the exercise plan.
- Your trainer is way too interested in his smartphone. If your trainer is more concerned with what’s on his phone than watching your form and providing support during your workout, it may be time to find a trainer who is actually interested in and passionate about his job – and you.
- Training sessions have become boring and monotonous. If your workout entails the same exercises with the same weights and number of reps every time, your body will adjust to that routine and stop working as hard. A good trainer will customize your routine to meet your own personal needs and goals.
- Your trainer does more talking than teaching. While there is nothing wrong with a little friendly conversation, if you find that the two of you are spending more time chatting than training, it’s probably time to find a trainer that can help you stay on track.
- Your trainer consistently pushes too hard. There will often be a certain level of soreness that comes from a good workout, but if you are sore or throwing up after every session, and your trainer is asking you to do things you aren’t comfortable with or feel your body can’t handle, it may be time to bid adieu.
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If you are looking for a way to dress up a fence or add a privacy screen that is useful as well as attractive, you should look into building a gutter garden. This is a vertical garden that uses new or repurposed gutters for growing plants and flowers. Take a look at these steps for building a gutter garden to determine if it’s something that would work for you.
Select your guttering. For old gutters, spray them down with a hose or pressure washer, then get down to scrubbing with soapy water and a scrub brush to remove dirt and paint flakes. Depending on the age of the gutters, lead from old paint could be a problem, so if you have any concerns in that regard it’s best to find different gutters or purchase them new. Once clean, metal gutters can be painted (on the outside only) to match the surface they will be hanging from.
Drill drainage holes along the length of the gutter. Most plants need good drainage to thrive. If you forget to drill an adequate number of holes in the bottom of your gutter, the roots will rot and your plants will die.
Pick a sunny spot for hanging. The best place to hang your gutter garden is a spot that gets plenty of sun and has some protection from the wind. Gutters can be attached directly to your chosen surface by drilling holes in the gutters and the wall or fence, then lining the holes up and attaching the guttering with screws. You
could also build a free-hanging gutter garden, though this method is a little more complicated and will require more materials.
Add your soil and plants. Gutters are fairly shallow, so large plants won’t have the space needed for their roots to grow. That’s why it’s best to stick to smaller plants like leafy vegetables, herbs, and small annuals for your gutter garden.
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Barry Corbett was always the calm sea in the middle of the remodeling storm. His patience with both of us and his subcontractors was outstanding. Barry saw our vision for the house and made it work. He was also very generous in offering some of his own ideas to the design to make it even better, and we really appreciated his input.
L.A. Jackson | Raleigh , NC
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