Organization for Every Day!

How many shows are on television these days trying to help people organize their homes and de-clutter their living spaces and lives?  It is apparent that Americans struggle with organization.  Two companies on the Gulf Coast are making strives to help residents take control of the clutter and get organized: Alpha Closets in Gulf Breeze and Certified Closets in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Getting your home organized is not really as difficult to accomplish as you may think.  It does take some adjusting, motivation and more than likely, a little help. Many people fail to realize that there are companies whose only purpose is to help people and their families organize their homes.  People also don’t realize that an unorganized home often spills over into your personal life, which can cause significant unnecessary stress.  Who needs more stress, especially now that the holiday season is upon us?  Here is some help for the holiday season and beyond.

Alpha Closets and Company, Inc., located at 4648 Smokey Road in Gulf Breeze, offers many custom organization services including closets, garages, kitchens and pantries, laundry rooms and even great ideas for wine storage.  The process is simple:  just give the friendly staff a call to schedule an appointment for your free in-home consultation.  For more information and pictures, visit http://alphacloset.com or call (850)221-8771 for your appointment.

Certified Closets, located at 25299 Canal Road, Unit B-6 in Orange Beach, specializes in several areas, including closets, garages, kitchens, bedrooms, family rooms, toy storage and any other room in need of organizing.  Owner, Jennifer Stephenson, and her team are more than willing to help you find exactly what you need to organize your home and life.  They work directly with the families to recognize their wants and needs. They observe the types of lifestyles you have to make sure they will have enough space and that it doesn’t interrupt the flow of the décor in the home. For more information including pictures of previous projects,visit http://www.certifiedclosets.com or call (251)986-6379 to schedule a consultation.

Rebecca Haydu-Jackson/ Journalist

Paint Like A Pro!

           A few painting tips: Do not insert your brush more than a third of the way into the paint can. If you dip it in too far the paint can clog the bristles. Store paint cans upside down to create a seal. Make sure you store water-based paint where it can’t freeze.

          When you are deciding what color to use on your wall don’t make your color decision in store because that color can look completely different when you get it home. Instead, take the paint card home with you and stick it on the wall to see the color in your lighting. Also, don’t paint the whole room then decide you don’t like it. Paint a small foam board the color you want for your room, and then move the board around to a different area at different times of day to see what that color will look like at different times and places. To do this, instead of having to buy a whole quart of paint, www.farrow-ball.com offers customers a $5 pot of paint that will cover 10 square feet.

Matching any color is now available at any Ace Hardware, Home Depot or Lowes store. The sample fabric, carpeting, or wallpaper must be flat and a ½ inch square at minimum. At Home Depot they also offer software to virtually show you how a room will look with whatever color you can think of.

Next time you go to paint any room, you’ll be a pro!

Tiffany Hartman

Journalist—Gunghocity.com

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Bogan Supply Company, Inc.


The Tastfully Elegant Style That Fits

           
          Bogan Supply Company, Inc. is the "one-stop-shop" for all your kitchen and bathroom needs. The showroom exhibits include the largest selection of tubs, sinks, and kitchen appliances available. It also features accessories, including towels, soap dispensers, linens, and bath salts. Under the leadership of Christopher Bogan, Company President, and Abigail Bogan Ackerman, Chief Executive Producer, Bogan Supply Company continues to be the leader in the industry in supplying customers at eight locations between Mobile, Alabama and Panama City, Florida with the latest luxury designer-driven kitchen and bathroom products available.

            In the newly renovated Destin showroom costumers can view the latest line of Kohler products along with products from Kallista, Sub-Zero, Vanity Flair, and Wolf, and a new 1,000 square-foot Kohler and Kallista display section has been added to the Pensacola showroom. The new China Bowl sink design by Kohler has caught the attention of many customers looking for a more colorful, classy design. For a more traditional, simple design, customers can view the forever fashionable, classic look of the Cast Iron sink.

            The Kallista display features three very unique lines from three very trendy designers. For a more balanced, simplistic design take a look at Barbara Barry's collection of marble-set tops and the sensible modern appeal of mahogany and polished nickel. If you like a more unique look, Laura Kirar's collection of beautiful limestone tops, swivel drawers, and American Black Walnut finish will have you swooning. As for those who prefer a more classical, historical atmosphere, Michael S. Smith's re-creation of the cinematic architecture of the '30s and '40s is the way to go.

            When you visit Bogan's luxurious showroom, don't forget to browse through the kitchen appliances. The showroom also features high end appliances such as a 15 inch unit fully equipped with two gas burners, two electric burners, a fryer, a steamer, and a warming drawer.

            Upon asking the sales professionals what their favorite item in the showroom is, Cindy Todd responded, "I would say the Digital Shower System (DTV) because it’s an entire bathroom in one, and it's all touch control. For the whole package, it's the best deal by far." Anna, another highly qualified sales representative at the Pensacola showroom, says, "It's hard to decide on one item because we sell so many different types of styles. The customer needs to have a design in mind, and then we can definitely help that person find what he or she is looking for." Also, remember that the sales staff is there to accommodate your every need. Bogan Supply is spectacular because it sends each of its sales professionals to training classes to make sure they do the best job they possibly can. They train with the vendors and work directly with the designers. Do yourself a favor, and leave decorating to the professionals; leave it to Bogan Supply Company, Inc.
Aura Way – Journalist – Gungho City.com

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Floor City Has You Covered

            After talking with Dan Cash for just a few minutes, you know you have made a wise choice to purchase new flooring for your home from Floor City USA.

Perhaps it’s the experience he gained from a military career spanning 26 years that prepared him for operating a successful business. After all, his last Navy job was as program manager for the Navy’s leadership training.  Or, maybe it is his family upbringing that makes the business stand out.
Regardless, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce named Floor City USA it’s July 2007 Small Business of the Month.

Dan and his wife, Terrie opened Floor City in 2003.  Now, Dan’s sisters, Terry, and Sherry and his brother-in law, Keith make it a family affair, with each contributing special talents and skills.
“My wife, Terrie, is an accomplished artist and enjoys helping customers with design and theme issues,” smiled Dan.

And, if you haven’t decided exactly what type of flooring you want in your new or remodeled home, you “better bring a sack lunch,” explains Dan, “because it will take a while to look at everything.”
Floor City USA has more than 50 distributors of flooring products. They carry carpet, wood (both solid and engineered), cork, ceramic and porcelain tile, vinyl, laminate, bamboo, which is actually a grass, and even leather!

Carpet, both indoor and outdoor, makes up only a small percentage of total sales.  The trend for the past several years has been hard surfaces.

“The only difference is the tiles keep getting larger,” Dan continued.  “Of course, tile, especially ceramic, porcelain or wood, will increase the value of your home also.

Other projects using these products include counter tops, vanities, back splashes, patios and showers, to name a few.

Although Floor City does not install the products sold, they do have a list of contractors that Dan proudly supplies to customers. “We want our clients to be totally satisfied with our business, so we ask for feedback.  The contractors earned their way onto our list as proven professionals who perform quality installation work,” he said.

Floor City USA
5620 North Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32503
850-494-9111
Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-6:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Closed Thursdays

Julie Connerley – Journalist
Gungho CIty

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Summer Fun!

Pools and Enclosures

Everyone who loves swimming and sunshine would love to have their own personal pool.    Backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties, and romantic evenings are only a few of the wonderful moments you will now be able to share year-round. 

Funrooms offers a very unique product which gives you the sense of being outside without all of the headaches.  No bugs, No leaves, No sunburn, this sounds like a dream!  Well, Funrooms is able to offer you an entire room that’s outside but is protected as though it’s inside of your home.  Using the newest technology, Funrooms is offering SuperScreen, which is the highest quality and longest-lasting screen on the market.  It not only has a ten-year warranty, but it’s 18% heavier than competitor’s screens.  This 18% makes SuperScreen 300% stronger!  They definitely know a lot about screens.  Funrooms has been in business since 1983!

With hurricane season in full swing and temperatures reaching well into the nineties, beating the heat and protecting your pool and patio has never been easier.  Is your screen protected from winds of up to 150mph gusts?  Funrooms screens are!  They are now offering an $89.00 value of a free hurricane inspection on all screens.  This value includes a full on-site inspection and written report on your current screen.  Another great deal Funrooms is offering is $500 off a new enclosure and $200 off a re-screen with SuperScreen.  These excellent values should have you well on your way to a new and improved patio in just a matter of days.  There are more than seven different types of Funrooms you can choose from, starting as low as $1995.  You can check these wonderful rooms out at www.pensacolafunrooms.com

As far as finding the perfect pool for your new sunroom, you can check out Family Pool, Spa and Billiards, for in-ground and above-ground pools.  Family Pool, Spa and Billiards carry a wide range of Sharkline above-ground pools and five different brands of spas. They also sell everything from hot tubs to tanning beds.  Any of these items would go great on any patio or deck, plus the entire family can enjoy them!  They can be found at www.familypoolandspa.com .

Amber Bumgarner – Journalist
Gungho City

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Urban Objects is Here for You.  Have you finally gotten your home the way you want it, but now you need to set the lighting or add just another touch of something that will really make it shine?  Do you really want to light up the style that is all your own and your lighting has to fit that style without breaking your wallet?