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Thursday, July 28, 2011

ENTRY DOORS, PORTAL TO YOUR HOME

We all have them and many of us seldom use them…Entry Doors.
You know who you are…you pull in the garage and go in through a side door, kick off your shoes to sit down and relax a while.
But, then come the holidays, or a few friends are coming over, or maybe just the pizza delivery guy and you go to the front door.  And, to your embarrassment the thing sticks, the knob barely works, it’s dragging a scratch in the floor or the surface is pealing. 
Well, that front door says a lot about who we are and how we live.  A worn, faded, pealing front door is like going to a job interview with holes in the elbows of your jacket….not good!
And, what about energy loss in the hot and cold seasons?  Can you see light around the door when it’s closed?  If you can, dollar bills are simple floating away…the gas & electric company sure love you!
Time to change that thing out!  Give us a call, the in home estimate is FREE!
Select from steel or fiberglass entry door systems, most qualify for energy tax credits, all will cut your energy loss and save you bucks.  And, you no longer have to be embarrassed to have your friends come in through that old builder grade door installed decades ago.
We can offer you a large selection of doors to fit most every budget.  All are insulated and have up to date weather stripping, you may even add decorative lights (windows for us normal people); new hardware in all the latest styles and colors that even the rainbow is envious of.
Don’t wait too long, the energy credits are set to expire at the end of the year and you’ll miss your chance to save this extra cash!
Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors by Dalco Home Remodeling, check us out, www.dalcohomeremodeling.com.
Mike N.

Monday, July 25, 2011

NOT ALL LINERS ARE CREATED EQUAL

We’ve all seen the ads; someone in a freshly pressed white shirt and slacks rings the door bell and in a flash there appears a brand new, pristine bathroom right down to the new paint.  If life and remodeling could be as easy as TV makes it look!
Ask yourself, is a liner even possible in my bathroom?  Let’s face it, you know what your bathroom looks like and if putting a liner on the tub and walls could solve your problem, you’d have done it years ago.
Let’s look at your tub walls.  You’ve probably got tile and had some minor leaks over the years.  You patched with grout or caulk but still small leaks keep popping up.  What do you think the walls behind the tile look like by now?
Probably DISGUSTING!  And….You may have mold, or even worse termites or carpenter ants. 
Do you really want to cover this up?
You don’t have tile?  You’ve got one of those big plastic inserts with all the caulk, soap dishes, & grab bar….guess what?  You can’t line that thing anyway!
And…what about your tub or shower floor?  Ask the liner salesman, how do you make it fit?  ‘Oh!...we custom make the liner to exactly match your tub, it’s then glued in and then you have a nice new tub’.
Really?...We’ve been removing tub liners over the last couple of years and found they have a very bad tendency to leak water at the drain area between the liner and the existing tub.  That sounds wonderful…. a squishy tub floor; and eventually mold soup!
And, how much is this problem waiting to happen?  Don’t take our word for it; get a quote.  Don't be shocked when you hear, '$4000.00, but it'll only take a couple of days'!
Shoot, we can do a new tub and drain, replace your valve, install new water resistant wall board and install cultured marble; and, you could out to dinner for that kind of money!
So, why does Dalco even offer liners?  Like all absolutes, there are no absolutes and on occasion the bath really does just need a face lift. 
We don’t use the cheap plastic liners; we will not line the tub (we don’t want to be back in a year with an unhappy customer).  We will line thin set tile walls or cultured marble that may have suffered minor none water damage or perhaps is just out of style.  We go over these with a solid surface style material that is a substantial 3/8” thick, trim it out and, install matching accessories; and even a matching vanity top if your desire.
AND…Our liner installation really does only take one day and by the same time next day you will be enjoying your updated bathroom.
So, not all liners are created equal when you know the facts!
Mike N

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

KITCHEN CABINET REFACING & DALCO

We are finding more and more people calling in asking about cabinet refacing and they are telling us they had a granite or quartz top installed a year or two earlier.  Now they want new cabinets and have been told the top can't be removed.  We are in complete agreement, trying to remove a stone top and reusing it is very risky, our policy is we won't remove one either.  So what is the customer, who now wants to update the look of their cabinets to do?

Well refacing may just be the ticket.  But, not just any refacing!  Watch what you're being offered.  You may end up worse off than before!

Many of our competitors still use plastic laminates.  Plastic, is durable!  But, durable aside, plastic probably isn't the look you have in mind!

At Dalco our refacing system uses real hardwood doors and drawer heads and wood veneer overlay for the frames.

And, with Dalco refacing we offer a mind bending number of wood species, colors and door styles to choose from.  If we don't have what you're looking for, it quite likely isn't available.

And, the finished product?   We let our jobs speak for themselves.  Your are welcome to visit our web page http://www.dalcohomeremodeling.com/, click the kitchen tab, go to the refacing gallery and see just a few of the transformations we have done in the last few months.

Call us at 314-298-7300 or visit our web page and request your free in home estimate.  We can take what you thought you were stuck with and turn it into the dream kitchen you were hoping for.

'And, remember if you buy from someone else and find out how much Dalco could have saved you, you'll probably blow your stack!'

Mike N.

Friday, July 15, 2011

WHAT DID YOUR $189 WINDOWS REALLY COST?

We (Dalco) recently signed a contract with a gentleman; we’ll call him Mr. Jones, to replace the windows in his home.  After concluding, Mr. Jones thanked us for the way we conducted our business and then wanted to pass on his experience with one of the $189 window companies.
He began by saying he was “a little skeptical at the $189 price, but thought it worth looking in to.”
He went on, “You know the old saying; ‘if it looks too good to be true’, well it was!”
Mr. Jones continued, “Yes, I could have a double hung window for $189.00; but, if I wanted a screen-extra, if I exterior trimmed-extra, Low-E or the Argon-extra, grids-extra.”
“As it turned out; the $189 guy’s final price for my double hung windows with all the things I wanted, and that you [Dalco] included; was more!”
But, the story didn’t end there.  “Your Dalco bid also included a small picture window in the bathroom and a casement window in the kitchen……”
Mr. Jones exclaimed, “The $189 guy’s quote for that little window in the bathroom (a window with NO working parts) was $477.00 installed….that’s more than twice the advertised $189.00 price…and no working parts!  And, the kitchen window, I won’t even talk about!”
“Well”, Mr. Jones said, “I’m sure glad I took a look at Dalco’s prices before I signed.  I saved some money and relearned an old lesson!”
We’re glad Mr. Jones decided to invite Dalco to install his new windows and even more so he made the correct decision to check out the final pricing before placing his order with one of the $189 guys.  Thanks Mr. Jones and remember us for your other remodeling needs…Dalco!
Mike N.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Windows give us the warmth of a sunny spring day while securing our most treasured possessions.  They protect us from the elements, conserve energy, add value to your home and help protect the environment.
 
Custom built by Dalco Home Remodeling here in Missouri.  Our experienced team of sales associates and remeasure personnel will ensure your windows will fit your opening sizes and be the correct window type for that part of your home.  Backed by our industry leading Lifetime Warranty.  You will be comfortable knowing that Dalco Home Remodeling has installed replacement windows in thousands of homes just like yours for over 30 years.

At Dalco over 50% of our customers are refered to us by other customers.

This customer purchased her replacement windows from another window company and has received her bill.  She should have called Dalco!

"Remember, if you buy from someone else and find out how much Dalco could have saved you, you'll blow your stack"

Dalco, remodeling St. Louis one house at a time for over 30 years!