If you’re in search of a Southern Maine Wedding Venue that fits your vision for your big day, look no further than River Winds Farm & Estate. With this sprawling estate the options and visions are endless. Their talented, expert staff can turn their property into a dream for any lucky couple. They have venues that allow them to accommodate large and small weddings. No matter the size of your wedding, you are guaranteed a cozy, comfortable Southern Maine Wedding Venue.

When you tour River Winds Farm & Estate, you will not be disappointed. They have sprawling lawns, beautiful gardens and not to mention their gleaming pond. All of these features are available to your when you choose River Winds Farm & Estate as your Southern Maine Wedding Venue. Aside from their amazing outside estate, they also have a number of buildings on the property. There is the Austin House which makes a great venue for rehearsal dinners as well as a space for the bridal party to get ready. One of the groom’s favorite places on the estate is the Man Cave. This is a building right outside the Austin House, outfitted with a bar, gaming tables and comfortable seating. Last but not least is the Barn. The barn is the largest building they have on the property. If you’re looking for a rustic wedding in a real Maine barn, River Winds Farm & Estate is the place!

One blog post is not nearly enough to be able to boast about all the things this Southern Maine Wedding Venue has to offer. Aside from their beautiful estate they also have an amazing staff. Their staff has years of experience, accommodating and getting things done. They are a team you can count on when it comes to your big day. They are ready and waiting for you to schedule a tour of the estate! They’ll be there to guide you and answer all your questions. They will help you decide if this property is the right decision for your bid day.

When it comes to rope and Yalegrips, The Rope Guru is the place to go to find out everything you need. The owner, Jamie, has been working in the rope industry for over 20 years. He has a passion and drive for helping people from all industries find the right tools for them. You are bound to find exactly what you need when you shop The Rope Guru. One of his specialties is in Yalegrips, a 4 leg extension for reinforcing and securing eyes.

The Rope Guru is able to offer advice on what size Yalegrips you would need. The rope expert can help you size your Yalegrips based on the anticipated loads and not by the size of cable. Yalegrips are used for pulling and stopping grips for electrical line construction. They can be used for both above and below ground electrical work. They also make great tools for deploying and retrieving all types of cables. Not to mention their versatility to be used as marine stoppers and for strain relief. These grips have made their reputation for being stronger than the typical wire mesh grips. Not to mention they are a lot safer and don’t turn into dangerous “fishhooks” which can hurt people.

The Rope Guru also offers Yalegrips with customizable options. You can urethane the entire grip, doing this only help extend the life of your Yalegrips. Having this “marine treatment” can extend the life of your grips as well as making the great for active towing applications. The Rope Guru could go on and on about the uses and effectiveness of Yalegrips. So I’ll let you take any other questions you might have to the expert himself. Check out The Rope Guru’s website or even give them a call. Jamie and ready and waiting to answer any questions you might have!

If it wasn’t for Weatherstripping for windows, there would be a number of historic homes that would have been torn down and built over. I didn’t realize, before working with Accurate Machine Made, how important Weatherstripping for windows really is. Living on the East coast, we have a large number of older, historical homes. For people to continue living in these homes cost effectively, we need Weatherstripping for windows. Without weather stripping for windows, it would be nearly impossible to keep up with the heating and cooling costs of those homes.

When you install Weatherstripping for windows you will notice that they block air seeping in, it stops heat loss as well as blocks sound penetration. That’s why Accurate Machine Made made the choice they did to purchase the best weather stripping machines possible. The metal weather stripping for windows has all but replaced the plastic and silicone ones. People started to realize that the metal weather stripping for windows far out performed the plastic replacements. The metal more efficiently seals the moving connection between different parts of a window. It was designed and created to effectively fill gaps and top air infiltration.

If you live in an older home and are not familiar with weatherstripping for windows. It might be time to have a chat with the professionals at Accurate Machine Made. Now they are not installers, but can help educate you and help find an installer. They have an extreme passion for restoring old homes and keeping them alive. While also making sure that their energy efficiency is improved. Help Accurate Machine Made on their mission of keeping old homes around as long as possible.

Summer is the perfect time of year that always seems to point out the weak points in your home, gets me thinking about home remodeling and construction. You’d think once you’ve decided to make the commitment to remodeling your home, that the hard part is over. Sadly, that is not the truth. Deciding to move forward with home remodeling and construction is the start of a long journey. With so much to organize and figure out it can seem overwhelming and not exciting. That’s where Nautilus Construction can help!

The experts at Nautilus Construction can take care of all your home remodeling needs from inside to out! Not only can they do the actual work, but they can also manage all the moving parts so you don’t have to. They will not just take the project and run. These professionals are well known for how much they communicate and include their clients throughout the entire project. They will work with you to figure out the design and layout of your home remodeling and construction project. From then on out, Nautilus Construction will handle everything! They will handle dealing with any outside contractors that might need to be hired. They will make sure that the project is staying on plan and on budget, and talk through any issues that might arise with you.

There is no better home remodeling and construction company to work with than Nautilus Construction. They have a number of amazing testimonials from past clients, giving them an amazing reputation. It can be hard and stressful trying to find a construction company that you can trust. Let me make it a little easier and direct you to Nautilus Construction. If you still have doubts. Just give them a call, they’d be happy to come have a consultation with you to determine if they’re the best fit!

No matter where you live in Maine, if you’ve got a well chances are you should be having Maine water testing done every couple years. You’re in luck though there is a water company that loves helping Mainer’s get safe drinking water. The experts at Affordable Water Treatment know all there is to know about water. They specialize in radon testing both in the home and in your water. They’re there to answer any questions you might have. As well as offer support and suggestions no matter what your water test results are.

There are some things you can look out for to let you know if you need to have your Maine water tested. If your water smells like rotten eggs or has a metallic taste to it. Those are both good indicators that there might be something in your water. The people at Affordable Water Treatment offer reliable and experienced service. When they get your test results back you are guaranteed to have support. They will talk through the results with you, and offer remedies. You will not feel left in the dark or left with concerns or worries. When the Affordable Water Treatment team leaves your home. They will leave you with answers and actionable solutions.

Especially if you’re looking to sell your home or are looking at buying a new home. It’s time to hire these experts for Maine water testing. Give yourself peace of mind with water testing from Affordable Water Treatment. Your home’s water plays a large part in your everyday life. Between drinking water, laundry, bathing and much more. It is essential that you know what is in your water supply. Don’t be left in the dark wondering if your family is safe or not. Make your call to Affordable Water Treatment today to talk to them about your Maine water testing.

If you’re in search of your own personal Maine Custom Home Theater, you need to make your first call to the audio video experts at Downeast Audio Video. They have the knowledge and experience to offer everything from design to support for all your home theater needs. Downeast Audio Video has over 20 years of experience in the business. Their experience allows them to help with the most challenging situations and find a solution. There’s nothing better than having your own Maine Custom Home Theater.

As with most things the first thing that needs to be done is the planning. Downeast Audio Video has the experience to be able to walk into a room and see the plan. They work closely with each of their clients and listen to what you want out of your Maine Custom Home Theater. They pay close attention to things that we might not think about. Things like the acoustics of the room you’re planning on transforming. They will be sure to keep in mind the ease of maintenance, and quality moving forward. One of the things that makes Downeast Audio Video stand out from their competitors. Is the quality products they work with.

Having new technology in your home can sometimes feel overwhelming. This is why these experts will not leave your home without taking the time to explain your new system. They make sure to that every installation is easy to use and surpasses your performance expectations. Take my word for it, Downeast Audio Video is the best Maine Custom Home Theater installers in Southern Maine. With the technology progressing everyday, wireless home theaters are also now an option! If you’re not sure what a new home theater installation would cost. Give them a call and they’d be happy to come over for a consultation and leave you with an estimate.

After doing a bit of searching I surprisingly found it quite hard to find some actual Maine Made Beds. Not just assembled in Maine, but crafted in Maine by Maine people. I was starting to look hope until I came across Maine Woodworks. Not only did I love their selection of Maine Made Beds. I also fell in love with their mission. Maine Woodworks is a non-profit with a mission of employing an integrated workforce, made of people with and without disabilities. You can check out videos and images of their workshop which is located in Saco, Maine. Just seeing how happy the craftspeople looked, pulled me in even more.

I try to make a point of making a difference with my purchases. I try to buy local whenever possible and strongly believe in supporting local businesses. Once I found the story of Maine Woodworks, I knew that’s where I was going to buy my Maine made bed. Once I started to dive into their product selection I was even more intrigued. I learned that each of the bed options came with a large color palette to choose from. I loved this, because I customize my Maine made bed to suite the style of our rooms. To take it even one step further. They even let you choose what style of bed you buy, either standard or platform. The surprises didn’t stop there. I was even allowed to choose what kind of paneling the bed had. I was able to choose from Shiplap, barnboard, beadbaord or smooth.

Maine Woodworks exceeded my expectations when I started on the journey of find me new Maine made bed. My heart was full when I read about the company and their mission. Not to mention blown away by the beautifully designed beds they have available. What really got me hooked were all the customization options available to me. They really made me feel as though I had a part in making the bed! Let me tell you, if you’re looking for Maine made beds. Don’t waste your time look around like I did. Go straight to MaineWoodworks.org!

Have you heard about this latest wedding venue craze sweeping across the state, Maine Barn Weddings? I never thought I’d live to see the day where getting married in a barn was requested! After getting over my initial shock of how popular these venues are. I took a step back and realized the atmosphere and history that these Maine Barn Weddings had to offer. After I can across the Maine wedding venue called River Winds Farm & Estate. I began to really see the appeal of having Maine Barn Weddings. Their event barn is the quintessential Maine barn. It offers a rustic atmosphere while offering some modern updates.

If you thinking about making your big day part of the Maine Barn Weddings craze. Please be sure to tour the barn at River Winds Farm & Estate. With the rustic feel and the modern upgrades, it makes it the perfect place for your rehearsal, ceremony or reception! Some of the things you can expect to see upon your tour of this barn are, original hand hewn beams, wide plank wooden floors, and a large open area. If you can dream it, the team at River Winds Farm & Estate can do it! The open floor plan makes this the perfect space for a sit down dinner or a buffet. Leaving plenty of room for a DJ and dance floor to dance the night away.

When you choose River Winds Farm & Estate for your Maine barn wedding. You have a number of different options, all available at this one location. The big barn doors can be left open or close depending on the weather. Along with a big back deck available right out the doors for guests to spill out on to. The view from the back deck near the barn is amazing. Meaning not only to you get the rustic feel with the barn. You also get an amazing view full of trees, lawns and gardens. Just writing about this amazing Maine barn wedding venue does not do it justice. I strongly suggest if you’re thinking about a barn wedding, you need to tour River Winds Farm & Estate.

There are so many things in this world at the moment that have given me pause on my waste production. That’s what drove me to look into eco friendly floss. I was thrilled to find a local Maine company, Dental Lace, that makes and sells this product. Along with a number of other sustainable dental products. The founder of Dental Lace took her passion for oral hygiene, sustainability and managed to turn it into a tool to educate people about zero waste dental products.

Now, about the eco friendly floss product. Dental Lace has created a completely refillable floss that is 100% zero waste. They have come up with a couple different eco friendly floss products. They have both a 100% silk option as well as a plant based vegan floss. Both of these products are completely biodegradable! These floss products are wrapped and sealed inside a either a glass or stainless steel container. OR you could even order it to come inside compostable refill bags. They even went further to ensure that even their packaging is made only out of post-consumer paperboard. When you choose Dental Lace, not only do you get eco friendly floss. You can also rest easy knowing that the packaging is make from recycled products. Not to mention that their branding sticker are compostable and made from sugar cane!

If I have yet to convince you to make the switch from traditional floss to eco friendly floss. It might be to your advantage to check out Dental Lace’s website. Not only will you be able to browse all of their sustainable dental products. You will also get more of an opportunity to learn about the company, it’s founder and their mission. Making the switch to sustainable dental products might not seem like it will make a large impact. I would beg to differ and so would the founder of Dental Lace. They believe in this mission so much that they even have a book for sale on their site entitled, “101 Ways To Go Zero Waste”.

Have you heard about this naturally occurring radioactive gas called, Maine Radon? If you haven’t then you might want to read this article. I will do my best to explain radon, the effects it can have on your family and what you can do about it. When it comes to these types of things I definitely leave it to the professionals at Maine Radon. Just to put things in perspective, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. This is because Radon is a gas that can seep into your home through the ground. It can be hard to know if your family is being exposed to Radon without a professional. This radioactive gas has no taste, color or odor, meaning you need a special test.

Make sure your family is protected form the long term harmful effects of Radon. There is no level of Radon that is deemed safe. That is why it is so essential to have the professional from Maine Radon Pro come conduct a Radon test. There are store bought tests that you the homeowner can conduct. Although I would not recommend those. I definitely would leave something this important to the professionals. It might be hard to believe but Maine radon can exist in both the air in your home and the water. That’s why I have the professionals come out and do both tests at the same time!

IF you have a Maine radon test done and the test results come back positive. Not to worry, the professionals at Maine Radon Pro have some solutions! There are a couple different radon mitigation systems that can be installed. As well as radon water filtration systems to remove it from your water source as well. There are a million of homes out there that have high radon levels, and have no idea. Don’t be one of those homes, make sure you take time to call the professionals at Maine Radon Pro.