12.02.08

Contractors Caring for Kids!

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:29 pm by Administrator

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14th Annual Toy Drive & Fundraiser

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
12 Noon to 4:00 PM
Roseville Sports Complex
1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, California 95747

“Raising money and toys for children in need to build a better tomorrow”
Contractors Caring for Kids is an all volunteer organization, it is also an
IRS designated 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.
Contributions are tax deductible-ID#68-0397430

Everyone Welcome- Fun Family Event!!! Bring a Toy and a Smile!

Pie Toss at City and County Building Inspectors, Silent Auction and Big Prize Drawings, Food and Refreshments, A Visit from Santa, My925 Radio Broadcast, Lego Design Build Contest, Face Painting, and so much more

Benefiting Children’s Organizations:

*Big Brothers/Big Sisters
*Boys and Girls Clubs
*WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Envir.)
*UC Davis Hospice
*Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home
*WIND (Works in New Directions)

11.25.08

SENCO announces plans to offer “full arsenal of High Quality Power-Fastening Products”

Posted in Senco at 2:59 pm by Administrator

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We had the chance to see LOTS of cool new SENCO products at the recent STAFDA show in Denver November 9th-11th.

SENCO has big plans for the future. To read more about what they are doing read this recent Press Release.

Click here to read SENCO’s Press Release about their Power-Fastening plans!

To see the full line of high quality SENCO products, click here!

MK Diamond special November 2008 Promotions!

Posted in MK Diamond at 2:38 pm by Administrator

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Get great deals on industry leader, MK Diamond through Novemeber 2008!
Final Days, Hurry!

Click here to see the specials on MK Diamond!

11.19.08

Makita announces new Torque Testing Method for Cordless Drills!

Posted in Makita Products at 3:39 pm by Administrator

MAKITA FIRST TO ADOPT NEW PTI TORQUE TESTING METHOD FOR CORDLESS
DRILLS THAT PROVIDES A CONSISTENT METHOD FOR PRODUCT COMPARISON
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Big news from industry leader, Makita! Makita annouces a new testing method which is the industry’s first standard for measuring torque in drills. Read this press release from Makita to get the whole scoop!

Click here to read the Makita Press Release about their new torque testing method for Cordless Drills!

10.31.08

Contractors Caring for Kids

Posted in Uncategorized at 1:54 pm by Administrator

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Contractors Caring for Kids
13th Annual Toy Drive & Fundraiser

Saturday, December 6th, 2008
12 Noon to 4:00 PM
Roseville Sports Complex
1545 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, California 95747

“Raising money and toys for children in need to build a better tomorrow”
Contractors Caring for Kids is an all volunteer organization, it is also an
IRS designated 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.
Contributions are tax deductible-ID#68-0397430

Everyone Welcome- Fun Family Event!!! Bring a Toy and a Smile!
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Pie Toss at City and County Building Inspectors, Silent Auction and Big Prize Drawings, Food and Refreshments, A Visit from Santa, My925 Radio Broadcast, Lego Design Build Contest, Face Painting, and so much more

Benefiting Children’s Organizations:

*Big Brothers/Big Sisters
*Boys and Girls Clubs
*WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Envir.)
*UC Davis Hospice
*Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home
*WIND (Works in New Directions)

3 Ways to Get Involved:
1. Donate Toys (new or gently used)
2. Donate Money

Platinum Contribution: $2500-and up
Gold Contribution: $1000-$2499
Silver Contribution: $250-$999
Bronze Contribution: $100-$249

3. Donate Raffle Prizes

Please Note: All donations “Great or Small” are appreciated and all will be recognized.

Perhaps you’d like to help the day of the event or to serve on a committee, please call to get involved.
Please deliver checks and raffle prizes to:
CONTRACTORS CARING FOR KIDS c/o Zumwalt & Associates, Inc., Attn: Michele Zumwalt
4887 Pasadena Ave., Sacramento, California 95841-4239
For More Info: (916) 978-9600 Office (916) 978-9672 Fax Michele@zumwaltinc.com E-mail

Call or e-mail request for an electronic copy of this flier

10.07.08

Invest in Yourself

Posted in Uncategorized at 6:01 pm by Administrator

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In light of the economic crisis in our country many people are buying gold and other types of real property investments. Investing in yourself may be more valuable right now than ever before. Staying in your home, remodeling or renovating it and investing in your own life is the best investment idea today. Buying real property assets which will work for you and make your life better long-term will be a smart money move for the future. An investment in power tools can save you money today and make you money tomorrow. Other ideas for real asset investment is in your home and home furnishings. Buying home furnishings today may save you money in the future. Also, these investments in yourself and your family will improve your comfort and overall happiness in the future.

When making purchases or buying gifts, think of ways to make your quality of life better at a time when our country’s future anything but certain. Leading economists suggest that we may indeed be experiencing a recession or perhaps, we are heading into a modern day depression. Some economic scholars even suggest that within our lifetime, we could realistically see the entire collapse of the US dollar. Real and personal asset investments may pay your greatest dividends at a time you need it the most.

10.01.08

Choosing the Right Concrete Tools and Diamond Blades

Posted in Concrete Tools at 4:33 pm by Administrator

mk_logo.gifMK Diamond has some great information about determining the proper diamond blade selection for your job. You must first determine the compressive strength and age of the concrete, then the aggregate hardness and sand composition of the concrete, and finally, the extent to which there may be steel reinforcement structures within the concrete. Many additional factors need to be considered as well. The type of facility you will be working on and the region of the country it is located in are just two basic considerations.

Choosing the right concrete tools and accessories for your specific job is a very important decision. It will not only affect your productivity, but it will surely affect your bottom line profitability. In today’s competitive construction marketplace doing the job right the first time is more important than ever. For more information about choosing the right concrete tools for your job, here is a great resource article by industry leader, MK Diamond.

09.29.08

How to Plan and Execute a Quality Remodel for a Kitchen and Dining Room

Posted in Remodeling at 6:26 pm by Administrator

new-picture.png John Zumwalt, Sacramento, California
Licensed California Contractor, General Engineering & Building Contractor and in business for more than 21 years.

Remodeling your kitchen and dining room area can be a scary and intimidating job. Many find that it can be an overwhelming task that can become quite expensive. If you take the time to plan and organize your thoughts about this project, you will be amazed by what you can accomplish.

First you need to determine your budget. Kitchen and dining room remodels can have budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. The prices can vary dramatically. Your material cost will largely determine your final budget, so pay special attention to the material you choose for your project. Also, labor costs can affect some of your choices for material. Some materials, like tile, hardwood floors, granite counters, crown molding, base borders, etc. can be labor intensive. These costs should be considered when you are planning your remodel and choosing material.

A good idea is to break this big project down into small parts or categories. Make final decisions about each category individually and then review them together insuring that you are maintaining the look you desire throughout the entire project. For example, you could choose categories like, cabinetry, flooring, countertops, appliances, and custom finishing’s. Do your homework. Find samples of things you like. Look through magazines, search the internet, go to hardware stores, you can even get ideas from visiting new construction home sites and touring their showrooms.

Next, you need to decide what parts of the project you want to do yourself. You can actually save a great deal of money doing most of the work yourself. You can find great deals on every power tool you would need to successfully handle any job. Power tools are competitively priced and shipped right to your home from most online stores.

Finally you want to decide the about some of the finishing touches like kitchen furniture and dining room furniture. Sometimes a kitchen island will work nicely and provide additional counter space. Also, many families are adding computer spaces to their kitchen. We like to have our children doing homework and searching the internet in the kitchen area where we are cooking and spending time together. A computer area in kitchen is very helpful. My wife also uses the kitchen computer for recipes, email, to check nutritional values and other important information.

Remember that the kitchen and dining room area for most families is where much of their everyday life happens. Take the time to make it a special place and a wonderful room. Make it an important part of your home where you make many happy lifelong memories.

09.26.08

SENCO News! TyRex Industrial Tools Replacement for all SENCO Duraspin Products!

Posted in Senco at 2:21 pm by Administrator

READ all about the SENCO and TyRex changes in the DuraSpin systems! You can call or log on for more information about the DuraSpin Screw Systems!
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INTRODUCING TYREX – THE COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT FOR DURASPIN
TyRex Means Business!
Rex Commercial Tools and Fasteners, LLC manufactures professional-grade tools, fasteners and accessories worldwide for commercial trade professionals who demand superior performance and durability on the job. Rex offers the user-preferred TyRex™ brand, which features auto-feed screw systems, the TyTrak™ gas-powered fastening system and PneuScrew™ ballistic nail-screw hybrid fasteners.

Rex is a sister division of Senco Products, Inc., where for over 50 years, innovation has been our hallmark. With the development of the first integrated collated screw fastening tool, we have been at the forefront of the industry, creating superior tools for the professional. Our impressive track record of innovative products is born from our passion for understanding the needs of our primary user, the commercial tradesman. This dedication to improving products begins in the field, where the TyRex™ development team calls direct to job sites. In the field, the team learns first-hand how to improve our products to help professionals increase their productivity.

Commitment to excellence is apparent in every product we offer. Our development team, sales team and customer service department is dedicated to helping the professional commercial tradesman increase productivity and minimize down-time. TyRex™…Join the Evolution!

If you need more information about these changes, click here.

Makita Releases the New Cordless lct203w, Now these are GREAT Tools!

Posted in Makita Products at 5:25 am by Administrator

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MAKITA Releases their NEW CORDLESS COMBO KIT PACKS PRO POWER
AND PRO SPEED IN AN ULTRA-COMPACT DESIGN!

The Makita LCT203W Combo Kit includes Compact Driver-Drill and Impact Driver and you can find it at GotGreatTools.com!

Check out this great article about these new hot power tools from Makita!

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