Great Lakes Green Conference (8/22/09)
Ben will be presenting "Myths & Magic of Green Remodeling" at the Great Lakes Green Conference at the Devos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, August 22nd, 2009.
Ben will be speaking at Frederick Meijer Botanical Gardens at a private event in honor of the clients of Paul C. Spoelstra, Certified Financial Planner. 60+ people are expected to come out for an evening of enjoying the gardens, butterfly display, a fabulous meal, and time spent with Paul C. Spoelstra.
Donate
I am not a garage sale guy. Not surprising...not too many guys ARE in the first place. But it did walk through our basement today and recognize our recurring problem; clutter. We're due for our annual basement clean out and donation event. I did my section of our closet about a month ago. Kristin did her [larger] section of our closet two weeks ago. It feels so good to do this and it feels even better when we take on the basement.
Favorite Room
What is your favorite room of your home? For those of you whose answers came easy enjoy that luxury. You love parts of your home. Let me say it again, "YOU LOVE PARTS OF YOUR HOME!" For those of you who struggle with your home not fitting your expectations don't worry. It's okay. You attack this problem in two ways:
Power of Paint
I used to hate our living room. It was all things 1960s - dingy orange wood paneled ceiling (and end walls), dark beams, a hideous front door, angular bookshelves, no light, and this silly step at the front door some architect thought would appeal to our mamalian den-dwelling need for security. You get the point, it was a weird room.
Join us Saturday 8-9am for live calls and feature content - Energy Tax Credits, a new law requiring Carbon Monoxide detectors, small changes to your kitchen that make a BIG difference, and more!
Wood Floor Cleaner
Wood floors are absolutely wonderful. In fact, my feet are resting on the 1000 sf of vertical grain bamboo we installed in our home. Have you ever wanted to know what to clean it with? I recommend Bona Wood Floor Cleaner in the spray bottle. You can find it many places around Grand Rapids, MI. Kristin just told me a bottle lasts us about 3 months and we have a baby, a dog, and me to contend with. We use the spray bottle in conjunction with a microfiber floor cleaning cloth that velcros to a swivel head on a pole. If you need a source, I sell a small amount to friends and clients of Thompson Remodeling at the office for $8/bottle. Give me a call 616.942.1866 if you want to get started. Email is: Ben@ThompsonRemodeling.com.
Recurring Events
Joining you every Saturday 8-9am via radio as we host the {cms_selflink page='62' text='Home Improvement Show'} on NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300AM. Check out our awards , our Client Cuisine Night , and what our clients have to say about us!
Remodeling Vs. Moving
Ben currently gives a multi-media talk on the subject of Remodeling vs. Moving titled, "Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?" Contact Ben for more information 616-942-1866 or Ben@ThompsonRemodeling.com. Below is some more specific information from the National Association of Home Builders.
Over the years, I have formed connections with professional service providers that have earned my trust. I am so excited to share these connections with you. May they benefit you with even greater measure than the support they continually bring me! -brt
