april 6, 2018
HOME DESIGN
a blank slate media / litmor publications special section
34 HOME DESIGN, LAWN & GARDEN • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, April 6, 2018 ADVERTORIAL
From Farmers to Homeowners… Our Long Island Story Liffco Power Equipment started in 1919, as Long Island Farmers Fertilizer Corporation, where there was nothing but farmland on Long Island. At the conclusion of World War 2 and the development of Long Island from farms to homes in 1946 Liffco became Incorportated and began wholesaling and retailing the 1st home owner lawnmowers to our returning veterans, forever becoming Liffco Power Equipment. For 4 generations Liffco has been
serving its community in sales and service of commercial and residential power equipment, selling the top brands in the industry and servicing the rest. We are family-owned and operated and conveniently located in New Hyde Park. Liffco Power Equipment can provide you with the latest and best in outdoor power products to make your outdoor living more enjoyable. Combine this wide array of
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36 HOME DESIGN, LAWN & GARDEN • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, April 6, 2018 ADVERTORIAL
Own Your Dream Home We have been serving Long Island as a general contractor for forty years. Our policy is to deliver a quality job on time and on budget. Our company is fully licensed and insured in Nassau and Suffolk counties providing peace of mind while you place your home in our hands. We treat all projects with the same care and attention to detail from concept to completion. Our services include kitchen and bath remodeling using all of the top name brands to assure a long lasting quality job. If you are in need to enlarge your home we have extended hundreds of homes across Long Island whether with
small room additions or whole house modifications and remodeling. Our portfolio includes several custom built homes also. As a Long Island contractor we work hard to be a leader in the industry and have won many awards recognizing our work and dedication including the National Contractor of the Year Award. Our focus has never been to be one of the largest remodeling companies but to be one of the best. Call us for an appointment for a free consultation and written estimate of the project you are considering for your home. Meadowview Construction 631-981-4953
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PROUDLY CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF TRUST & HONESTY Since 1953, Wendel Home Center has been family owned & operated; helping homeowners across Long Island make educated decisions when it comes to home improvement projects. Wendel Home Center continues to attract a following of repeat customers referred by family and friends who have been delighted by their services. Their solid reputation has been built around offering a diverse selection of top-of-the-line products, quality instal-
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