Thursday, February 28, 2019

Silva Construction Expands Their Commercial Construction Division

SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (https://silvaconstruction.com), a residential and commercial remodeling company serving the south bay area of Los Angeles, is expanding their commercial construction division, offering remodeling and tenant improvements for restaurants, dental offices, real estate offices, art galleries, schools, churches, and retail stores.

Silva Construction started commercial building remodeling of restaurants in the Redondo Beach Marina, including the Blue Moon Saloon, the Landing, and Moose McGillicuttys. The company has also been remodeling commercial dental offices, and realtor offices in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance.

Dave Silva, owner of Silva Construction, stated “As a commercial remodeling contractor we have done Tenant Improvements of all kinds: fire doors, grid ceilings, work stations, partition walls, built in desks, counters, ADA (Handicap) compliance baths & ramps. We have remodeled several schools and churches in the south bay, along with their kitchens. We have also remodeled a clothing store in the Manhattan Beach Mall. We can handle projects of nearly any size and we work hard to give the highest level of service to our commercial clients.”

Dave Silva and David Clarke are owners of Silva Construction, Inc., located in San Pedro, CA. The company has over 40 years of experience in remodeling construction, and serves Southern California’s South Bay area, including Westchester, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Harbor City, Lomita, Torrance, and other select areas. Their blog can be seen at https://www.silvaconstruction.com/blog3/ and their website can be seen at https://www.silvaconstruction.com/. They can be reached at 310-831-6310.

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Brite Smiles Holds Contest for Best Floss Dance Video

APPLE VALLEY, MN – Brite Smiles Dental Care (https://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com), in Apple Valley is holding a contest for the best video performance of floss dancing. The winner will receive a Sonicare toothbrush or at home teeth whitening.

To enter the contest, participants need to post their video on YouTube and then email a link to their video to receptionbritesmiles@gmail.com, Entries need to be received by 4/30/19. Participants must live in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Dr. Dennis Simmons, founder of Brite Smiles Dental Care, stated “We’re doing this contest for fun and also to call attention to the importance of not floss dancing, but flossing your teeth every day to keep your teeth and gums health for life. While you’re posting you can also tell us why you love coming to Brite Smiles Dental Care. Remember you have a new insurance max and possibly HSA. Come on in and handle those nagging dental problems for good.”

Dr. Dennis Simmons graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1976, receiving the Class Honor in prosthetics – dentures partial and full. Since then, he has participated in over 3,000 hours of continuing education courses, focusing primarily on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, dental implants and implant-supported restorations, orthodontics, extractions, crown/bridge, root canals, bite and TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. For his studies, he has been honored with the status of “Diplomate” from the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the International Osseous (bone) Integration Society. For more information on dental services from Brite Smiles Dental Care, visit https://www.britesmilesdentalcare.com, or call 952-891-8484.

Friday, February 15, 2019

FineCraftContractors.com: Beware of the Lowest Bidder When Selecting a Contractor

By Niko Papaheraklis

The temptation of accepting a low bid from a contract is very high, but is it too good to be true? What’s the catch? Below, we list out several reasons why you should beware of the lowest bidder when selecting a contractor.

It’s not an honest bid

Professional contractors who are honest and have integrity will give you a thorough estimate depending on your needs and wants the first time. They’ll include details on all the materials and what work is needed. It’s a bad indicator if you receive a bid without any details or explanation; the skill and professionalism of that contractor is questionable.

2. If it seems too good to be true, then it is

If you receive a bid and you think, “Wow! How is their bid so low?” Or “This seems too good to be true…” then the answer is yes, it is too good to be true. If you’re still interested in their work, call several references of theirs and ask what job ended up costing versus what the proposal was.

3. They’re hiding something

In many cases, a low bidding contractor isn’t licensed, and they’re hoping that their low price will make up for their shortcomings. You should avoid this at all costs because an unlicensed contractor has to cheat his way and he’ll most likely cheat you too.

4. You’ll receive low quality

This one may be obvious, but a bid that is way lower than the others will inevitably result in a low quality job. In the end, the amount of money you saved won’t be worth it and you’ll probably have to spend more to fix or save your project.

At Finecraft Contractors, if you can imagine it, we can build it. If you have a home renovation idea or want to remodel sections of your home, call us at 301-330-9191 and we’ll give you a thoroughly thought out estimate.


Niko Papaheraklis is the Business Manager of FineCraft Building Contractors, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, MD, 40 miles north of Washington, DC. Since 1985, FineCraft remodeling contractors have been building houses, home additions, kitchen & bath remodeling and more for discerning families. Their blog can be seen at https://finecraftcontractors.com/blog/ and they can be reached at 301-330-9191.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

FineCraft Contractors to Host a Live Webinar on Recession-Proofing Your Business

GAITHERSBURG, MD: FineCraft Contractors, Inc., (https://finecraftcontractors.com/) is hosting a live webinar called “5 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Business” on March 13th, March 26th and April 11th, 2019 at 11:00AM Pacific Time.

Attendees will get to hear from the founder of FineCraft Contractors, George Papaheraklis, who has over 40 years of experience in the business, and the Business Manager and Marketing Director, Niko Papaheraklis, who has over a decade of experience with promotions and marketing.

The webinar will explain how FineCraft survived the 2008 recession, share tips to safeguard your business, and teach their five tips to recession-proof your business, including topics on:
  • How to build a loyal team
  • Focusing on communication
  • Working with homeowners
  • Finding practical solutions to grow your business
  • Preparing for the future
George Papaheraklis, founder of FineCraft Contractors, stated: “Most everyone knows about the big market downturn in 2008. Unfortunately, I was completely unprepared. I didn’t see it coming and we almost went under. There’s a lot for other contractors to learn from my mistakes. There are procedures to put in place to safeguard your business from downturns. I lay it all out in this live webinar, so choose one of the dates and I’ll see you there!”

You can reserve your spot for one of the three dates by clicking here: https://pro.homeadvisor.com/r/webinar-sign-up/?entryPointId=33759572&aff=sp_pro_center
George Papaheraklis is the founder of FineCraft Contractors, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, MD, 40 miles north of Washington, DC. Since 1985, FineCraft has been building houses, additions, kitchens, baths and more for discerning families. Their blog can be seen at https://finecraftcontractors.com/blog/ and they can be reached at 301-330-9191.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

BigTreeSupply.com: Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Damaged Trees

By Nancy Penrose


In today’s fast paced world, it’s easy to get busy with work and forget to pay attention to your trees. You may overlook damage or forget to properly maintain your trees. While it is totally understandable when life can be busy, we want to stress how important it is to assess damaged trees, especially big trees, and to maintain your trees properly.

What happens if I neglect a damaged tree?


First, it can be very harmful to your neighbors, children, family, pets and people passing by. When a tree is diseased, damaged or unstable, the branches are at risk of falling and can injure those nearby. The scary part is that it can happen suddenly and unpredictably.

Secondly, it can cause property damage if large branches, or even an entire tree, falls onto your car or your home, or worse, that of your neighbor’s.



Thirdly, damaged trees can also cause problems for nearby trees on your property. If a large branch falls on another tree, or if the tree disease from one tree spreads to another, things can get bad quickly.

At Big Trees, we are properly trained tree specialists and can inspect all types of trees and help find the correct solution for diseased or damaged trees. If your tree looks questionable in any way, let us come out and inspect it. Call us at (360) 563-2700 today.

Nancy Penrose is owner of Big Trees Inc. (https://bigtreesupply.com), (tree nursery Snohomish, WA), one of the largest Seattle tree nurseries, specializing in large trees for sale and transplant tree service. Learn more about tree preservation at https://bigtreesupply.com/tree-care-maintenance/ and for more tips on tree care or installation go to privacytree.net. See our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6vVhNW1XJI and connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Trees- Inc/193731105108.

Big Trees Inc. Helps a Local University on Renovation Project

SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc., (https://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company, was recently contacted by a local university to help save existing trees from demolition during a large campus remodel.

Big Trees helped relocate the trees to a storage area and save them for future landscape use after the construction is complete. The university is well known for its specimen trees and plants and the reuse of these trees will be appreciated in the coming decades of new students, faculty and public garden tours.

There were eight large trees that needed to be dug, balled and burlapped, and maneuvered to a storage area located several hundred yards to the north of their current locations. Most of these trees weighed one to four tons or more, and included varieties such as Japanese Maples, Fernleaf Hinokis and a spreading Mugo Pine. In addition to the large trees, there were 17 heavy rocks that had been weathered and aged in the garden. These rocks, some weighing upwards of 8,000 pounds, were carefully unearthed from their positions and moved to storage as well.

“It’s very rewarding to everyone involved when we get to see trees with a long, cared for history be saved and valued for a new project,” says Todd Holmes, Big Trees’ Operation Manager. “These trees have a lot of character to offer a new building, to say nothing of the scaling and sizing complementation that some mature landscape trees and heavy-rock can bring to a view scape. It’s very exciting to come see the project once everything is wrapped up and recognize the value that the substantial trees and landscaping provides.”

Nancy Penrose is the owner of Big Trees Inc., located in Snohomish, WA in the Seattle area. The company is one of the largest tree nurseries in the Seattle area with over 120,000 trees available in over 300 varieties. They not only deliver young trees, but also mature trees in a wide range of sizes. Some types of trees available include spring flowering, deciduous, evergreen, and privacy trees. The company also does tree transplanting including large trees. Their blog can be seen at https://bigtreesupply.com/blog/ or http://arboristblog.com/. They can be reached at 360-563-2700.

Silva Construction Offers Earthquake Retrofitting Services

SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (https://silvaconstruction.com), a residential and commercial remodeling company serving the south bay area of Los Angeles, is offering earthquake retrofitting services to homeowners.

Earthquake retrofitting is the process of securely anchoring a home to its foundation, and can save tens of thousands in the event of an earthquake. Homes that are not retrofitted can actually move off their foundation in a large seismic event.

Dave Silva, owner of Silva Construction, stated “We urge homeowners to get earthquake retrofitting done to their homes, to ensure they are really protected during an earthquake. You never know when an earthquake could happen, so it’s smart to think ahead and prepare.”

Dave Silva and David Clarke are owners of Silva Construction, Inc., located in San Pedro, CA. The company has over 40 years of experience in remodeling construction, and serves Southern California’s South Bay area, including Westchester, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Harbor City, Lomita, Torrance, and other select areas. Their blog can be seen at https://www.silvaconstruction.com/blog3/ and their website can be seen at https://www.silvaconstruction.com/. They can be reached at 310-831-6310.