You know that times are tight and the economy is in bad shape right? Well the economy officially bottomed out a while ago and things are slowly getting better. Many people are still out of work and many businesses are still slower than they would like to be (mine included)! What about everyone that wasn't layed off or radically affected by the economic crash? There were people that cut back and stopped spending because they were scared of what might be coming or what they might need later and I don't blame them a bit for it. As the economy is clawing it's way back (and it is) these people are the ones that can return to normal spending habits the easiest and quickest and by doing so help dig the country out of this crisis. There are many bargains around to be picked up by anyone that is in good enough financial shape to do so and in turn help everyone. I'm not encouraging dept but I believe the economy is stable enough now to somewhat support a return to normalcy for anyone who can.
Thanks For Listening!
NB
http://www.noblebros.com
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
STUFFED JALAPENOS SO GOOD I BLOGGED IT!
It's Grilling Time! The other night I decided to grill some stuffed jalapeno peppers stuffed with hot dogs and cheese and wrapped with bacon like I had somewhere before and they were so good and I ate so many that I almost died! They weren't hot they were only mildly warm but had the best flavor to be sure!
BACON WRAPPED, HOT DOG & CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS
2 dozen fresh jalapeno peppers about 3 inches long
1 pkg. cocktail weenies or (reg. size hot dogs cut to fit)
1 pkg. shreeded sharp cheese (sharp)
Lean bacon (one strip for each pepper)
Make a cut down one side of peppers from stem to tip don’t cut stem (helps hold together and also aids in flipping on grill). With a small spoon or whatever works for you open the peppers and scrape out all of the seeds. The seeds are where the main part of the hot comes from so get them out! Wash peppers thoroughly with cold water.
Place a cocktail weenie inside or a resized reg. one (should fill up a little more than half of the pepper) and then stuff it full with the shredded cheese so that it will just close.
Wrap the pepper with a strip of bacon covering as much as possible and stick a tooth pick in each end to hold the bacon.
Place on grill spaced a couple inches apart at about 300–325 degrees and cook turning often until the peppers are no longer crunchy and the bacon is getting that way (probably about 45 min.).
Serve while warm!
Thanks For Listening!
NB
http:///www.noblebros.com
BACON WRAPPED, HOT DOG & CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS
2 dozen fresh jalapeno peppers about 3 inches long
1 pkg. cocktail weenies or (reg. size hot dogs cut to fit)
1 pkg. shreeded sharp cheese (sharp)
Lean bacon (one strip for each pepper)
Make a cut down one side of peppers from stem to tip don’t cut stem (helps hold together and also aids in flipping on grill). With a small spoon or whatever works for you open the peppers and scrape out all of the seeds. The seeds are where the main part of the hot comes from so get them out! Wash peppers thoroughly with cold water.
Place a cocktail weenie inside or a resized reg. one (should fill up a little more than half of the pepper) and then stuff it full with the shredded cheese so that it will just close.
Wrap the pepper with a strip of bacon covering as much as possible and stick a tooth pick in each end to hold the bacon.
Place on grill spaced a couple inches apart at about 300–325 degrees and cook turning often until the peppers are no longer crunchy and the bacon is getting that way (probably about 45 min.).
Serve while warm!
Thanks For Listening!
NB
http:///www.noblebros.com
CABINETS WITH CHERRY ON TOP
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has released it's predictions for what will be popular through the upcoming year and cherry is again on top.
Here's their press release:
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (January 12, 2010) – The results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to reveal the key design trends for 2010. The results of the NKBA 2010 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Survey confirmed the continuation of a number of existing trends in the marketplace, but also uncovered others that indicate shifts in the direction that kitchen and bath style will take this year. Below are 2010’s seven kitchen trends and four bath trends.
KITCHENS
1. Traditional is the New Contemporary Traditional will continue as the most popular kitchen design style in 2010, with contemporary following closely behind, while the Shaker style is seeing a surprisingly strong resurgence. Shades of whites and off-whites will be the most common kitchen colors in 2010, while brown, beige, and bone hues will also be popular.
2. Cherry on Top Cherry will remain the most popular wood for kitchen cabinetry, followed closely by maple, while alder increases in use. As for the finishes placed on those cabinets, medium natural, dark natural, glazed, and white painted will all be common. Other colors of painted cabinetry and light natural finishes are in decline, however, as are distressed finishes.
3. Floored by Tile Ceramic and porcelain tile, as well as natural stone tile, remain popular kitchen flooring options, but hardwood will dominate the kitchen landscape more than ever in 2010. For countertops, granite continues to be the most popular option, but quartz will nearly catch up in popularity. For backsplashes, ceramic or porcelain tile and glass will serve as the primary materials.
4. Flexible Faucets Standard kitchen faucets will become less standard in 2010 in favor of more convenient models. Pull-out faucets continue to increase their market dominance, while pot filler faucets will also become more prevalent. Kitchen faucets will most often be finished in brushed nickel, followed by stainless steel, satin nickel, and—surprisingly—polished chrome.
5. Undercounter Refrigeration French door and freezer-bottom are the two most popular styles of refrigerators, and side-by-side refrigerators remain a popular option. A surprising trend is the extent to which undercounter refrigerator drawers are being used in the latest kitchen designs. Perhaps even more surprising is that undercounter wine refrigerators have been recently specified by half of kitchen designers.
6. A Range of Cooking Options The tried-and-true range continues to serve as the workhorse for cooking, although the combination of a cooktop and wall oven is beginning to overtake it. Gas will maintain its position as the most popular type of cooktop over electric, although induction cooking continues to gain in popularity due to its energy efficiency.
7. Dishwasher-in-a-Drawer Standard dishwashers, with the traditional door that pulls from the top down, will once again be easily the most common type in 2010. However, an increasing number of dishwasher drawers will be installed in kitchens this year for their convenience and their ability to wash small loads of dishes in each drawer, thereby saving water and electricity.
BATHROOMS
1. In With the Old, Out with the New Traditional will be the most popular design style in bathrooms in 2010, as contemporary designs will be a distant second, followed by the Shaker style as an even more distant third. Beiges and bones will be the most common colors used in bathrooms, followed by whites and off-whites, and then by browns, indicating a somewhat subdued color palette this year.
2. Ceramic and Granite Ceramic and porcelain tile will be the dominant flooring materials in bathrooms this year, while natural stone will continue to prove popular as well. Though increasingly popular in kitchens, hardwood flooring won’t become common in bathrooms in 2010. For vanity tops, granite will remain king, with quartz and marble also proving popular options.
3. Simple Fixtures Perhaps more than ever, the most common color for fixtures will be white. Bisque and off-white will be the only other fixture colors at all common in new or remodeled bathroom. For sinks, simple undermount models will be most popular, followed by integrated sink tops, drop-in sinks, vessel sinks, and pedestal sinks.
4. A Nickel for Every Finish Faucet finishes in the bathroom are similar to those used in current kitchen designs, with brushed nickel continuing to lead the way in 2010. Polished chrome and satin nickel will also be incorporated into many bathrooms, just as they had been throughout 2009. These faucet finishes will be followed by bronze and stainless steel.
The NKBA is usually pretty accurate so this is probably what we'll be seeing for the next few months! Just thought we'd pass this along for those of us trying to keep up.
Thanks for listening!
NB
http://www.noblebros.com
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004
Here's their press release:
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (January 12, 2010) – The results are in from a recent survey of designers conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) to reveal the key design trends for 2010. The results of the NKBA 2010 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Survey confirmed the continuation of a number of existing trends in the marketplace, but also uncovered others that indicate shifts in the direction that kitchen and bath style will take this year. Below are 2010’s seven kitchen trends and four bath trends.
KITCHENS
1. Traditional is the New Contemporary Traditional will continue as the most popular kitchen design style in 2010, with contemporary following closely behind, while the Shaker style is seeing a surprisingly strong resurgence. Shades of whites and off-whites will be the most common kitchen colors in 2010, while brown, beige, and bone hues will also be popular.
2. Cherry on Top Cherry will remain the most popular wood for kitchen cabinetry, followed closely by maple, while alder increases in use. As for the finishes placed on those cabinets, medium natural, dark natural, glazed, and white painted will all be common. Other colors of painted cabinetry and light natural finishes are in decline, however, as are distressed finishes.
3. Floored by Tile Ceramic and porcelain tile, as well as natural stone tile, remain popular kitchen flooring options, but hardwood will dominate the kitchen landscape more than ever in 2010. For countertops, granite continues to be the most popular option, but quartz will nearly catch up in popularity. For backsplashes, ceramic or porcelain tile and glass will serve as the primary materials.
4. Flexible Faucets Standard kitchen faucets will become less standard in 2010 in favor of more convenient models. Pull-out faucets continue to increase their market dominance, while pot filler faucets will also become more prevalent. Kitchen faucets will most often be finished in brushed nickel, followed by stainless steel, satin nickel, and—surprisingly—polished chrome.
5. Undercounter Refrigeration French door and freezer-bottom are the two most popular styles of refrigerators, and side-by-side refrigerators remain a popular option. A surprising trend is the extent to which undercounter refrigerator drawers are being used in the latest kitchen designs. Perhaps even more surprising is that undercounter wine refrigerators have been recently specified by half of kitchen designers.
6. A Range of Cooking Options The tried-and-true range continues to serve as the workhorse for cooking, although the combination of a cooktop and wall oven is beginning to overtake it. Gas will maintain its position as the most popular type of cooktop over electric, although induction cooking continues to gain in popularity due to its energy efficiency.
7. Dishwasher-in-a-Drawer Standard dishwashers, with the traditional door that pulls from the top down, will once again be easily the most common type in 2010. However, an increasing number of dishwasher drawers will be installed in kitchens this year for their convenience and their ability to wash small loads of dishes in each drawer, thereby saving water and electricity.
BATHROOMS
1. In With the Old, Out with the New Traditional will be the most popular design style in bathrooms in 2010, as contemporary designs will be a distant second, followed by the Shaker style as an even more distant third. Beiges and bones will be the most common colors used in bathrooms, followed by whites and off-whites, and then by browns, indicating a somewhat subdued color palette this year.
2. Ceramic and Granite Ceramic and porcelain tile will be the dominant flooring materials in bathrooms this year, while natural stone will continue to prove popular as well. Though increasingly popular in kitchens, hardwood flooring won’t become common in bathrooms in 2010. For vanity tops, granite will remain king, with quartz and marble also proving popular options.
3. Simple Fixtures Perhaps more than ever, the most common color for fixtures will be white. Bisque and off-white will be the only other fixture colors at all common in new or remodeled bathroom. For sinks, simple undermount models will be most popular, followed by integrated sink tops, drop-in sinks, vessel sinks, and pedestal sinks.
4. A Nickel for Every Finish Faucet finishes in the bathroom are similar to those used in current kitchen designs, with brushed nickel continuing to lead the way in 2010. Polished chrome and satin nickel will also be incorporated into many bathrooms, just as they had been throughout 2009. These faucet finishes will be followed by bronze and stainless steel.
The NKBA is usually pretty accurate so this is probably what we'll be seeing for the next few months! Just thought we'd pass this along for those of us trying to keep up.
Thanks for listening!
NB
http://www.noblebros.com
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004
Thursday, April 8, 2010
A DAY TO REMEMBER!
April 22, 2010 will be a day to remember. By this point I am sure you have asked yourself, Why? If you own a home or intend to do work within a home built before 1978 new Lead Paint laws will be in effect.
It's the LAW -- The EPA in conjunction with individual state and local governments have made new regulations; "If you disturb lead - based paint or coatings in housing or child occupied facilities built before 1978 you must be certified and use LEAD - safe work practices to prevent lead hazards".
Contractors (painters, cabinetmakers, tile guys, even electricians, plumbers an handyman) that disturb more than 4 square feet of space will be required to test and comply with all safety regulations as well as document everything from your homes test results to the work performed within your home for no less than 3years!
This change will ultimately make contractors more responsible, dependable and professional. All in all it will offer protection to homeowners who just don't know what kind of paint they have or the effects it may have within their home. Remember Noble Brothers is environmentally responsible to you and your community!
Before you hire the guy next door to do your work ask them: Are you a licensed contractor, are you fully insured (Workers comp and General liability) and last but certainly not least are you Lead certified? Do not ask just for the safety of your family but because after April 22, 2010 it is the LAW!
www.noblebrothers.com
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004?ref=ts
It's the LAW -- The EPA in conjunction with individual state and local governments have made new regulations; "If you disturb lead - based paint or coatings in housing or child occupied facilities built before 1978 you must be certified and use LEAD - safe work practices to prevent lead hazards".
Contractors (painters, cabinetmakers, tile guys, even electricians, plumbers an handyman) that disturb more than 4 square feet of space will be required to test and comply with all safety regulations as well as document everything from your homes test results to the work performed within your home for no less than 3years!
This change will ultimately make contractors more responsible, dependable and professional. All in all it will offer protection to homeowners who just don't know what kind of paint they have or the effects it may have within their home. Remember Noble Brothers is environmentally responsible to you and your community!
Before you hire the guy next door to do your work ask them: Are you a licensed contractor, are you fully insured (Workers comp and General liability) and last but certainly not least are you Lead certified? Do not ask just for the safety of your family but because after April 22, 2010 it is the LAW!
Scott Noble
www.noblebrothers.com
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004?ref=ts
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
REMODELING AND THE LEAD LAW
There is a new law going into effect on April 22 that affects any contractor working on houses built in 1978 and earlier. It's the new lead paint law that prohibits anyone (company) from working on these houses without first being EPA certified. Make sure that anyone working on your home is certified so that you and your family isn't exposed to unnecessary lead poisoning.
Certified contractors will do tests to determine if there is lead present and take proper precautions for your safety and theirs'. Failure to do so could result in health risks and stiff fines.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004?ref=nf#!
http://www.noblebros.com
Thanks For Listening!
NB
Certified contractors will do tests to determine if there is lead present and take proper precautions for your safety and theirs'. Failure to do so could result in health risks and stiff fines.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004?ref=nf#!
http://www.noblebros.com
Thanks For Listening!
NB
Thursday, April 1, 2010
REMODEL NOW!
Now is a great time to remodel your home! With the economy like it is there are a few reasons for you to consider remodeling now.
Interest rates are pretty low right now and that always ranks pretty high up the list of concerns of weather or not to remodel now or later. The downside of that for now is it's harder for some people to qualify for the loan. If you still have a good job and credit you may still want to check it out though because of material prices and the competitiveness of the market.
Many contractors are more willing to talk to you about your project right now than a couple years ago because they aren't as busy. This usually means better and quicker service and better prices.
Don't wait too long because sooner or later this window of opportunity will close!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004?ref=nf#!!
http://www.noblebros.com/
Thanks for being a fan!
NB
Interest rates are pretty low right now and that always ranks pretty high up the list of concerns of weather or not to remodel now or later. The downside of that for now is it's harder for some people to qualify for the loan. If you still have a good job and credit you may still want to check it out though because of material prices and the competitiveness of the market.
Many contractors are more willing to talk to you about your project right now than a couple years ago because they aren't as busy. This usually means better and quicker service and better prices.
Don't wait too long because sooner or later this window of opportunity will close!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOBLE-BROTHERS-CABINETS-MILLWORK-LLC/107836035901004?ref=nf#!!
http://www.noblebros.com/
Thanks for being a fan!
NB
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