November 2008

An Enjoyable Experience Inside and Out!
Sit back and enjoy the video and slideshows of this remodeling project in the beautiful neighborhood of Royal Pines. You'll also see the drastic transformation in the "before & after" slideshow!
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SGR Featured in Remodeling Magazine
We are so proud! The October issue of Remodeling Magazine features an article on the effectiveness of e-newsletters and showcases Steve Gray Renovations as a great example of effective website marketing. Click here to check it out.

And the Winner Is...
Steve Gray Renovations has won four MAME (Merchandising and Marketing Excellence) Awards given by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI.) The awards program was held Friday, October 10.

Steve Gray Renovations had been nominated for seven awards. The four awards won were Best Remodelers Website, Best Logo Recognition, Best Remodelers Brochure, and Best Basement Renovation over $75,000.

Fall Household Maintenance Tips

Gutters & Downspouts
It is important to clean gutters and downspouts frequently throughout the Fall to prevent build up of leaves and other debris. Neglected gutters can lead to wood rot problems, pest infestations, wet basements, foundation damage and many other expensive complications. Also, check to ensure water drains properly. Poor drainage can cause damage to foundations, driveways and walkways. Be sure water is not coming down behind gutters and that all support brackets are securely in place.

Chimney & Fireplaces
Call a professional to inspect and clean your chimney. Fireplaces that are regularly used during the season should have an annual cleaning to prevent dangerous chimney fires. A certified chimney sweep will inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper. If you don’t have this done, soot and creosote, which build up inside the chimney, can ignite when a fire is lit in the fireplace. Also, test your fireplace flue for a tight seal when closed, preventing a breeze.

Garden Hose Connections
While getting ready for the winter, we suggest that you make a lap around your home to disconnect and remove all hoses and then store them away for the winter. It is easy to overlook a hose that is in an area that doesn’t get much use. Frozen hoses can bust and flood basements and other areas of the home – something that may not be noticed until its time to use the water connection in the Spring.



Myers Design Inc. is now featured as a new partner on the SGR Website
We would like to welcome Jason Myers with Myers Design Inc. to our “Partners Page.” We love the fact that the Myers Design team specializes on projects where creativity and craftsmanship are the primary concerns. This company fabricates creative solutions for residential and commercial uses for cabinets, furniture, stairways, and entry ways to name a few. Click here to learn more about Myers Design Inc.

Q&A with SGR HELP. ADVICE. ANSWERS! Keep your questions coming! We will be answering some of those questions in upcoming issues. Click here to ask the pros!

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