tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59280282774531095762024-03-15T21:09:11.473-04:00Remodel with Abbie Joan Abbie Sladick is one of the country's top remodeling contractors. Her unique ability to listen to homeowners and help them make the perfect selections for their individual tastes has earned her the respect and love of her clients. She explores the newest products, resources and ideas on making your home stylish, safe, and comfortable. Classic design concepts as well as tried and true construction solutions are also shared. Please feel free to give your feedback and suggest other resources.Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-23337131191378192022013-01-05T15:28:00.001-05:002013-01-05T15:41:13.224-05:00Glass Blowing Classes Come to Naples!Conrad Williams shares the wonderful art of glass blowing right here in downtown Naples. He offers mini workshops were enthusiasts have the opportunity to create ornaments or incredible "floats". This is great for the whole family. (students must be at least 7 years old.)<br />
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We look forward to featuring some of Conrad's pieces in our 3rd street south Abbie Joan Enterprises Design studio in the up coming months.<br />
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For more info go to conradwilliamsglass.com. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRbUhhtIaFTHyCphcomjEWkunfneW8QUo96Awb1G9-_HjMWJWEO_lUo79w_ZgI1-QM1i3hz5_tkKZ1oeEfVrN7jhAxhdfMZs2pArnFu8UZI94lWpljBXwk_HI3nBtkWLKviUZ-_ss3CI/s640/blogger-image--830662274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRbUhhtIaFTHyCphcomjEWkunfneW8QUo96Awb1G9-_HjMWJWEO_lUo79w_ZgI1-QM1i3hz5_tkKZ1oeEfVrN7jhAxhdfMZs2pArnFu8UZI94lWpljBXwk_HI3nBtkWLKviUZ-_ss3CI/s640/blogger-image--830662274.jpg" /></a></div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-89208568486198575322013-01-02T10:00:00.000-05:002013-01-02T10:25:55.304-05:00Accessibile Furnishings meet Fashion Forward Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a great example of Universal Design! These sleek nightstands house a pair of over the bed tables on casters.<br />
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This is a stylish solution for those who like to have breakfast in bed, work in their pajamas or have trouble transferring in the bedroom.<br />
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Accessible furniture does not have to look institutional and certainly can be incorporated into any design. Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-1733699503780142632012-12-31T21:06:00.000-05:002012-12-31T21:06:04.513-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to 2013! I am very excited to kick off a new year in a new location, with new resources and most importantly new clients. <br />
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In <a href="http://www.abbiejoan.com/#!contact" target="_blank">Naples, Florida</a> each January is the start of a new remodeling season. I have found exciting products to make homes safer and easier to maintainas well as new technologies to make your home more efficient and user friendly. I also look forward to sharing my passion for "Safety with Style".<br />
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<em>Cheers to a happy and healthy New Year!</em><br />
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<em>Abbie Sladick </em>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-85619221947860818102012-11-25T21:18:00.000-05:002012-11-25T21:18:52.851-05:00Bathroom Luxury for Your Man<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you are looking for the <a href="http://www.abbiejoan.com/">special design</a> details that put your bathroom over the top for the man (or men) in your life look no further. Here are some musts for the well goomed man.<br />
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<a href="http://greatgrabz.com/accessories/bathroom-mirrors/12x12-fog-free-shower-mirror.html">Great Grabz Fog Free Shower</a> comes in a variety for sizes to easily integrate into your tile design. The mirror is available in 12", 16" and 18" sizes. Installation is easy with the help of your electrician and tile installer. <br />
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<a href="http://greatgrabz.com/accessories/bathroom-mirrors/wall-mounted-5x-magnify-mirror-diablo-bronze.html">Great Grabz Magnifying Mirror</a> for "Him" shows how much you care. Make sure that installation is at the perfect height for all his grooming needs.<br />
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There are many wonderful washlets on the market today, but the Brondell Swash 1000 is a cut above. This custom washing accessory is available for both elongated and round bowls. The Swash 1000 offers many features including a heated toilet seat and warm air drying. This will defintitely keep your man close to home.<br />
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Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-42901328299950602062012-10-16T11:45:00.002-04:002012-10-16T11:45:32.297-04:00Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://ww.greatgrabz.com/">Great Grabz</a> Unique Touch Princess Colored Grab Bar and matching bathroom accessories are the perfect way to show your pink. This "<a href="http://www.best-bath.com/Accessories/10/Grab%20Bars%20-%20Premium">Jewelry for the B</a><a href="http://www.best-bath.com/Accessories/10/Grab%20Bars%20-%20Premium">athroom</a>" will bring a smile to the face of all the woman in your life. <br />
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Great Grabz will donate $3 per Princess or Candy colored bar or bathroom accessory sold in the month of October to the <a href="http://www.komenswfl.org/">Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure. </a><br />
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Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-71253746099880782472012-04-24T09:19:00.000-04:002012-04-24T09:19:02.400-04:00KBIS Review 2012<img alt="KBIS 2012" height="99" src="http://n1b.goexposoftware.com/events/kbis12/FORMfields/uploads/KBIS12_NEW_960X150-MN_HEADER-1324501945.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Once agian the City of Chicago welcomes KBIS, the industries premier kitchen and bath show. Designers, builders, architects, and many more gather at the McCormick Center to experience what is new and exciting.<br />
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Here are a few the most interesting things I saw today:<br />
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<br />Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-31994396296122856292012-03-03T21:02:00.001-05:002012-03-03T21:02:25.701-05:00Best Bath Systems becomes the Exclusive distributor of the Award Winning Great Grabz Products.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1408639954" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbYA6fg0w8mGZx2824nWzWFyYXopPsJCeiX_RPEHN03t4tG08DsgOSrnO9bW7gjqTbHk1JmuuVuFEzA5YBzOkuo456vZj3tgWueM2mq8uIESMo03Tdz6K3x28WkoGrhrcfvFBUjLeuYU/s320/group+grab+36.jpg" uda="true" width="120" /></a><a href="http://www.greatgrabz.com/">Great Grabz LLC</a> is thrilled to announce that <a href="http://www.best-bath.com/">Best Bath Systems</a> will be the exclusive distributor of their award winning line of Decorative grabs bars and bath accessories. The 2 companies will also be partnering to bring new, innovative decorative shower systems, bathroom environments and accessories to the residential market, as well as senior living, hospitality and healthcare projects. </div>
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<a href="mailto:asladick@greatgrabz.com">Abbie Sladick</a>, President, started <a href="http://www.greatgrabz.com/">Great Grabz</a> in Naples, Florida in 2004 when a remodeling client told her, “I would rather fall than have my friends think I have a grab bar!” Those words changed the world of Sladick, sending her on a journey to create stylish, safe and ADA compliant alternatives to the institutional looking grab bar. For the last 8 years, Great Grabz has been designing, manufacturing, and distributing safe and stylish grab bars and bathroom accessories in a variety of designer metallic finishes as well as optical grade acrylic and teak.<a href="http://www.greatgrabz.com/"> Great Grabz</a> can be found in hotels and senior living projects throughout North America, including Hyatt, Hilton, Disney, Hard Rock Casino and Marriott.</div>
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Sladick says, “Our new strategic partnership with Best Bath Systems will enable us to bring complete accessible bathroom environments to people of all ages and abilities who want style and safety. Design Professionals will now have innovative products to specify that are aesthetically pleasing. Designers will have peace of mind knowing that the Best Bath team will be there to assist with engineering, ADA compliance and construction coordination.” </div>
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<a href="http://www.best-bath.com/">Best Bath Systems</a>, based in Caldwell, Idaho, just west of Boise, is a leading American manufacturer of walk-in showers and bathtubs for residential and commercial remodels and new construction. Since 1971, Best Bath Systems has been dedicated to designing and manufacturing bathroom products that are safe for people of all abilities. </div>
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“Our goal at Best Bath Systems is to offer upscale, luxury bathing systems to anyone who is considering modifying or remodeling their bathroom,” states Gary Multanen, Best Bath Systems founder and CEO. When Multanen’s mother was not able to use her bathtub any longer, he realized what a great need there was for safe, accessible bathing units. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwij71fqFftAJlgHa4Ggu7Ct-LKozRKDmsPBChJ9bwgh88rlaCewOBdAHQWcvnI0Pe7fPOvoFU36nYemDCBbB1TBjJf-GCGjG6TwC3JO3wMA8C1JLPWvuwPG4Iuj46lm04CIPzTPMRZFM/s1600/BBS+IdeaHouse+Display1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwij71fqFftAJlgHa4Ggu7Ct-LKozRKDmsPBChJ9bwgh88rlaCewOBdAHQWcvnI0Pe7fPOvoFU36nYemDCBbB1TBjJf-GCGjG6TwC3JO3wMA8C1JLPWvuwPG4Iuj46lm04CIPzTPMRZFM/s320/BBS+IdeaHouse+Display1.jpg" uda="true" width="320" /></a>Multanen says, “Joining forces with Great Grabz is exactly the kind of opportunity we embrace. Our second goal is to offer products made in North America. When the opportunity presented itself to add a premium line of elegant safety bars that truly enhance the beauty of the bathroom, it made sense to move forward.”</div>
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Jeff Mooney, President of Best Bath Systems says, “We are pleased and excited with the opportunity to represent a high end product line with the reputation Great Grabz brings to the industry. Great Grabz’s product compliments our upscale bathing systems very nicely. Safety and accessibility have always been an important aspect of our business and now we can add beauty and style to the mix.” Mooney continues, “ With our distribution network, this product will be widely available through internet dealers as well as over 500 storefronts though out the US and Canada.”</div>
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Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-6927012210608872032011-11-09T10:54:00.001-05:002011-11-09T10:54:38.800-05:00iPhones, iPads, iPedicures...Oh My<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If have ever had a pedicure or manicure at a busy nail salon you know that the conversations usually centers around celebrity gossip, People magazine and recipes. Well this week I was left speechless by the conversation....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturday afternoon there were 6 ladies in the salon ranging in age from 55 to 75. Everyone had an iPhone or an iPad on their lap while getting their pedicures, fills and manicures. As I sat back and listened, I realized that the very animated conversations were about the new features on of the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_950301848"></span>iPhone 4S<span id="goog_950301849"></span></a>, <a href="http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/welcomeback/">Skyping</a> with grand kids at college and how to download Apps. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the spirit of the Nail Salon Chatter: </span><br />
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<a href="http://nextdoor.com/">NextDoor.com</a> is a social networking site that has incredible potential for people of all ages. Many communities around the country have initiatives to connect residents, but this site allows neighbors to communicate in any weather and from the safety of their homes when mobility is an issue. <br />
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I live in a rural area where I rarely get to see my neighbors. This would be a far more effective way to stay in touch, find lost pets and increase neighborhood safety. The world is changing and here is technology to make every community feel a little more "small town".</div>
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Here are some 8 great ways to update a bathroom of any size. Every bathroom can look fashion forward with a bit of color and design. </div>
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1. Remove old medicine cabinets and install decorative tiles with glass shelves for guest amenities. $$$</div>
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2. Install a decorative wood frame around your mirror. Picture frame molding can give the mirror a look of elegance. (Tip - Paint the back of the wood black to avoid a shadow line.) $$$</div>
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3. Remove old glass enclosure and replace with clear frameless glass doors. $$</div>
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4. Cut out a few of your field tiles and insert decorative tiles to give a pop of color to a solid shower wall. 5.Repaint the room in a warm color tone. This gives everyone a healthy glow. $$</div>
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6. Replace dated Hollywood lighting with a new decorative lighting sconces. Your local home stores probably carry a great selection of cost effective lighting. $$ </div>
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7. Install new bathroom accessories and decorative hardware. Have fun with this! Sports, animals, flowers there are so many options. $ </div>
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Today’s savvy homeowners are looking to make good spending decisions on their remodeling projects. They are no longer satisfied by the tradesman who uses his sledge hammer first and then… pulls out his pencil from behind his ear and starts to calculate costs. This method often results in a project that is poorly designed and notoriously over budget. <br />
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A <a href="http://www.abbiejoan.com/">Design/Build Remodeler</a> is the perfect professional to work with the new breed of homeowner who is looking for a great project, an enjoyable process and an exceptional value. <br />
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<li>Initial Meeting – This is the time to get to know one another, survey the existing home, honestly discuss budget desires, and talk about needs both present and future. </li>
<li>Idea Sharing – During the exchange of ideas, the remodeler and the client can see if they are a comfortable match. Can they work together to accomplish the clients goals?</li>
<li>Design Stage – This is where the magic happens… Design ideas are presented, mulled over and agreed upon as a team. Material choices are presented, options are explored and budgets are established. This phase often takes time and requires a series of meetings. Choices are much easier to change on paper then in the field and this is the time to do it. </li>
<li>Construction Documents –When all designs are complete they are put to paper and both remodeler and client sign off. Clear and detailed documents make good projects. </li>
<li>Time to Build – With all of the preparation done it is time to bring in the crews. There are clear cut directions from construction documents and the plan can be executed. </li>
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Good value in a remodeling project does not mean cheap. It means that money is well spent and the design and function exceeds expectations. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Multipurpose Lobbies</b>- Reaching out to the younger generation. Hotels are redesigning their lobbies to have their guests come for cocktails, coffee, or just a place to check their emails and hangout with the family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently noticed this with my trip to Charlotte NC. The Marriott Hotel in South park had many lounge areas sectioned off for guests to choose from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with scented candles and various pitchers of fruit infused water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was such a welcoming environment that guests were taking advantage of daily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">No More Tubs</b>- Many hotels, like Marriott are doing away with bathtubs, and opting for showers instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marriott is “advising our newly built hotels to put showers in 75% of their rooms.”* New technologies in grout allow them to be easier to clean than in the past and color tile options add a new element of creative design for the bathrooms.</span></div>
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Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-57560024220373988072011-08-31T11:51:00.000-04:002011-08-31T11:51:00.044-04:00Wear White after Labor Day!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vp0nR790R6VKKXlXexwof76LVuXK55dJq88bZbGICsNz4IkGXy0f3LNFgoBsJ-DM7LpJ_m2wRmXpYKZFaevOvJeLkRX1tWJryPJQ4D11nY6imBWUU5W197_I_YdHKR0ys3RyS75gPOI/s1600/GGlogoB+no+tag1.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vp0nR790R6VKKXlXexwof76LVuXK55dJq88bZbGICsNz4IkGXy0f3LNFgoBsJ-DM7LpJ_m2wRmXpYKZFaevOvJeLkRX1tWJryPJQ4D11nY6imBWUU5W197_I_YdHKR0ys3RyS75gPOI/s200/GGlogoB+no+tag1.GIF" width="200" xaa="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>TO: ALL GREAT GRABZ STAFF</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>FROM: ABBIE SLADICK, PRESIDENT</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>SUBJECT: LABOR DAY 2011</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>DATE: 08/30/2011</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>____________________________________________________________________</strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Here at Great Grabz, we are constantly reinventing the way the world views style and safety.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">This fall, I call upon each of you to break your <a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/10-fashion-rules-you-can-break-2486499">Grandmother's Fashion Rules</a></div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Wear white shoes after Labor Day</div></li>
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<li><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Pull out that Red Lipstick, even during the day.</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Have long hair after 40.</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Mix Black and Brown when you feel like it.</div></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We are creating bathroom accessories that make our customers feel Sexy, Strong and Safe. Be empowered by your surroundings and let our customers know that we are committed to doing the same for them.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-19973869452703126702011-08-15T15:15:00.000-04:002011-08-15T15:15:39.786-04:005 Places You Never Thought to Put a Grab Bar<ol><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Entry of Shower</strong>- Many people place a grab bar on the long wall of their shower, but this can leave a large unsafe gap from walking into the shower and actually being in the shower. Adding a small vertical grab bar at the entrance is great to assist with entry and exit. This is especially needed for tub/shower combinations when someone is required to step over the tub's edge.</li>
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4. <strong>In place of a towel bar</strong>- Let's face it, when you are about to fall you are going to grab onto whatever is in reach. Instead of installing traditional towel bars into your bathroom, which easily rip out of the wall, use Horizon grab bars instead. They have enough room for even the fluffiest of towels to dry, while having the strength of a grab bar.<br />
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<div align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vu0LEW1RTpk" width="425"></iframe></div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-65953067359188684692011-06-24T13:03:00.000-04:002011-06-24T13:03:50.188-04:00Meet Bunkie<div style="text-align: center;">In honor of <a href="http://www.takeyourdog.com/">Take Your Dog to Work Day</a> I want to introduce you to </div><div style="text-align: center;">Great Grabz's favorite employee-</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bunkie </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adopted Bunkie 5 years ago from Domestic Animal Services in Naples, FL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has been working at <a href="http://www.greatgrabz.com/">Great Grabz</a> for the past 4 years. She wakes up every day excited to work- ready for what the day may bring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"It's a ruff job but somebody's gotta do it."</div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-67776486587126654632011-05-27T18:00:00.000-04:002011-05-27T18:00:00.132-04:00Memorial Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #330000; font-family: georgia, "bookman old style", "palatino linotype", "book antiqua", palatino, "trebuchet ms", helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, "avante garde", "century gothic", "comic sans ms", times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.<br />
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.<br />
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</div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-90361281358281282882011-05-06T16:27:00.000-04:002011-05-06T16:31:01.088-04:00Products from the Kitchen and Bath ShowLast week Great Grabz unveiled their new line of Signature Acrylic grab bars. These acrylic bars are available in 20 finishes and are paired with metallic fixtures for a look that really pops.<br />
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Here are some other great products we saw at the show:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Pulse Shower Spas</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pulseshowerspas.com/"><strong>www.pulseshowerspas.com</strong></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These shower spas are available in a variety of styles and finishes. They are affordable and easy to install.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Jason International</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Their new MicroSilk Hydrotherapy is a revolutionary patent-pending process where billions of microbubbles penetrate pores providing a deeper clean while moisturizing the skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jasoninternational.com/design/microvideo.aspx">CLICK HERE</a> for their informational video</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or visit them at <a href="http://www.jasoninternational.com/">http://www.jasoninternational.com/</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These LED magnifying mirrors are the perfect accessible mirror for any bathroom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9QHA33vvubfcNU1amUzsByvkSq5O4qQiYLusQqJAWmodDR2wwkFEfx5z_JbFtjoWQpF-46ZT-W9dFSSBvQe_C8vw3ETSStPHJONVU4-Es_M3bURSgu1Fufa9Rw98d_icJO84HiYI_YU/s1600/KY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9QHA33vvubfcNU1amUzsByvkSq5O4qQiYLusQqJAWmodDR2wwkFEfx5z_JbFtjoWQpF-46ZT-W9dFSSBvQe_C8vw3ETSStPHJONVU4-Es_M3bURSgu1Fufa9Rw98d_icJO84HiYI_YU/s400/KY.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-78405557766079574372011-04-01T10:54:00.000-04:002011-04-01T10:56:24.416-04:00Don't be a Fool<div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>"The wise do at once what the FOOL does at last." - Baltasar Gracian</em></strong></div><div align="left"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><strong>Pop Quiz: #1 When is the proper time to install a grab bar?</strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong>A- Before a fall in the bathroom</strong></div><div align="left"><strong>B- After a fall in the bathroom</strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong>Correct Answer: A</strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIv5AxyfwjniXwtJC1tfVZ7UAyKf4G3Yk10LYFjEpImM4bc5NfDDkyxmhyphenhyphenkwiyaxeAX3Zerx_xk42qqKXzzf8zmiTIhEBRUakwjamefXDAai_QB0sfnj2zctoxsUpMb8Ii4jitAJMqwk/s1600/Wave+of+the+Future.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIv5AxyfwjniXwtJC1tfVZ7UAyKf4G3Yk10LYFjEpImM4bc5NfDDkyxmhyphenhyphenkwiyaxeAX3Zerx_xk42qqKXzzf8zmiTIhEBRUakwjamefXDAai_QB0sfnj2zctoxsUpMb8Ii4jitAJMqwk/s320/Wave+of+the+Future.jpg" width="120" /></a>Unfortunately for many, grab bars are usually thought of only AFTER a fall has occurred. There are so many times I receive a phone call from someone who is looking for a grab bar because they have ALREADY fallen in the shower OR they are recovering from an injury that has resulted from a fall and need a grab bar to keep them steady. </div><div align="left" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div align="left" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">While a grab bar is a great thing to add for both of those situations, wouldn't it be a better idea to install one as a preventative measure? The trouble is, most people do not think about the impact a fall can have on their lives.</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong>Pop Quiz: #2 Soap + Water + Tile =</strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong>A. A safe and secure area to bathe</strong></div><div align="left"><strong>B. A slippery surface in which a fall can occur</strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong>Correct Answer: B</strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">Let's face it; the shower/bathtub is a slippery place that can be a potential hazard. What IF you fell in the shower and injured yourself? How would this affect your life?</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">I am a healthy 30 year old woman currently training for my 2nd half marathon by working out 6 days a week. I have 2 dogs that I walk 2 times a day. I live on the 3 floor of my condo that does not have an elevator. I also drive a manual transmission car that requires both my legs and arms to operate.</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">A fall in the bathroom for me would critically change my daily routine and quality of life. I simply cannot afford the limitations that a sprained or broken bone would cause. My decorative 24” Wave grab bar is perfect for me; it provides just enough support to keep me steady while in the shower and its decorative style looks great in my bathroom.</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left">I challenge everyone, to think about your day-to-day routine. How could a fall affect these activities? Beyond medical bills, have you considered the costs involved?</div><div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Guest Blogger Ashley Armstrong is the National Sales Manager for Great Grabz- </strong></span></em><a href="http://www.greatgrabz.com/"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>www.GreatGrabz.com</strong></span></em></a></div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-72433194993099153482011-03-21T12:28:00.000-04:002011-03-21T12:37:18.000-04:00Spring Cleaning - How to get rid of Sentimental ItemsYesterday was the first day of spring. For many this is the time for <strong>Spring Cleaning</strong>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mZbqpBC2EJHtvHmXG_sz_6nw3WeTDSim-u1j09-XbCa-a493AUwozO2Tb2yd7tn91rH347zmZOeVnt6g9oGz2kAK2q30wsAlkQ83lng-RB97hiafXsGbO2VX_yMAI2XPjOi4X8uoviM/s1600/IMG_7817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mZbqpBC2EJHtvHmXG_sz_6nw3WeTDSim-u1j09-XbCa-a493AUwozO2Tb2yd7tn91rH347zmZOeVnt6g9oGz2kAK2q30wsAlkQ83lng-RB97hiafXsGbO2VX_yMAI2XPjOi4X8uoviM/s320/IMG_7817.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>De-cluttering your space not only keeps your home safer and more organized, but it also allows room to bring good energy into your home. <br />
<div>I look forward to a good spring cleaning every year. Going through my home and tossing out what I no longer use, is not a problem for me. I live by the “one year rule” of tossing out any items I haven’t used or worn in a year. There is something very liberating about rummaging through old magazines, books, junk drawers, closets and pantries to get rid of items I no longer use. </div><br />
<div>The only items I do have a problem with parting with, are the sentimental ones. So many times we feel obligated to hold on to items we don’t use or even like in some cases, because we have placed a sentimental value on them. </div><br />
• Your teenagers 4th grade art project<br />
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• A gift from your neighbor<br />
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<div> • Items from a deceased loved one</div><br />
• Nik naks that have accumulated over time<br />
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• Souvenirs purchased on vacations<br />
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I’ve scoured the web and found 5 great tips to help you get rid of sentimental items:<br />
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1- <strong><a href="http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/06/24/de-cluttering-sentimental-items/"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Take a picture</span></a></strong> – This idea, from <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com/">Making this Home</a>, is to take a picture of the item you love so that you can have the memory of it, without actually having the item in your home.<br />
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2.<span style="color: #4c1130;"> </span><strong><span style="color: #4c1130;"><u>Keep only what nourishes your soul</u></span>-</strong> In this month’s issue of <a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/">Whole Living Magazine</a>, they suggest asking yourself “does this sentiment nourish your spirit?” If it does, then keep it otherwise free up the space for new energy to arrive.<br />
<a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/article/embracing-the-art-of-decluttering?page=2#ixzz1HFVuOSts">Read more at Wholeliving.com: Embracing the Art of Decluttering </a><br />
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3. <strong><a href="http://tumbledesign.com/how-to-get-rid-of-things-understanding-the-sentimental-mind/"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Understand the Sentimental Mind</span></a>-</strong> This is a great blog post that offers 2 new mentalities to adopt to help get rid of items you no longer need or use. <strong>#1 Trust in Yourself </strong>and <strong>#2 Things want to be Used</strong>.<br />
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4. <strong><a href="http://smallnotebook.org/2008/09/22/holding-on-to-sentimental-things/"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Only hold on to a few things</span></a></strong>- In this blog, <a href="http://smallnotebook.org/about/">Rachel </a>suggests that keeping only a few items is what makes them more sentimental. She also offers specific advice for items people tend keep.<br />
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5. <a href="http://blisstree.com/live/four-tips-for-clearing-out-sentimental-clutter-207/"><span style="color: #4c1130;">Keep only three boxes per family member</span></a>- Blistree.com offers several tips on cleaning out sentimental items, one of them being; keeping only three boxes per family member. Giving yourself a limit allows you to determine what is really important to keep.<br />
<ul><li> <strong>What are the sentimental items you keep in your home?</strong></li>
<li><strong>If you have tips on how to get rid of sentimental items we would love to know!</strong> </li>
</ul>Happy Spring Cleaning!<br />
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<div> </div>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-35803584933532458812010-12-17T11:35:00.000-05:002010-12-17T11:35:49.398-05:00The Gingerbread Man's Bathroom Renovations Revealed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlmlhNXmWVf8w0xBBwrx7AHX4IQfPYVJ20rb2sZp_EP0WdrSzlD3bmamLgeHt5gwrVJh-Er7fOq2-tkgV5mfv_SxZGBC9RO2ak48JjSlClI6Tws-FDHIlGoV52_c5Uv_CtFVsvx7HYLo/s1600/gingy+toilet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlmlhNXmWVf8w0xBBwrx7AHX4IQfPYVJ20rb2sZp_EP0WdrSzlD3bmamLgeHt5gwrVJh-Er7fOq2-tkgV5mfv_SxZGBC9RO2ak48JjSlClI6Tws-FDHIlGoV52_c5Uv_CtFVsvx7HYLo/s320/gingy+toilet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Toilet</strong>- We provided the Gingerbread Man with a candy comfort height toilet. A comfort height toilet is higher than your average toilet making it more accessible for the Gingerbread Man and easier on his injured leg.<br />
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Now Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread can begin the new year knowing that their bathroom is safer and will accommodate them for years to come.<br />
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</tbody></table>Abbie Sladickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16855465736057027977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928028277453109576.post-60033015322072992962010-12-16T10:19:00.000-05:002010-12-16T10:19:44.556-05:00Mr. Gingerbread Man's Home Assessment<strong>Gingerbread Man’s Home Assessment</strong><br />
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<div></div><div></div>It is important to do a home assessment before any bathroom remodel to make sure we are meeting all our client’s present and future needs. Asking questions and listening is the first step to any successful project.<br />
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</tbody></table> <strong>Bathroom Entry </strong><br />
<ul><li>Is bathroom door handle easy to turn?</li>
<li>Is entry to bathroom wide enough to roll-in to?</li>
<li>Are there any barriers to entry?</li>
</ul> <strong>Floor</strong><br />
<ul><li>Is there adequate space to move around the bathroom?</li>
<li>Is the bathroom floor free from tripping hazards? </li>
<li>Are the floors easy to clean?</li>
<li>Is there non-slip tile on the floor?</li>
<li>Is the floor very cold?</li>
<li>Is the shower or tub slippery?</li>
<li>Does shower have a walk-in entry?</li>
<li>Is there adequate drainage in the shower?</li>
</ul><strong>Counters</strong><br />
<ul><li>Are counters at a comfortable height and depth for everyone that using the bathroom?</li>
<li>Are counters free from clutter?</li>
<li>Does counter top allow for seating?</li>
<li>Are counters easy to clean?</li>
<li>Do you have too much glare off the counter tops?</li>
</ul><strong>Bathtub/Shower</strong><br />
<ul><li>Do you bath or shower?</li>
<li>Is tub easy to get in and out of?</li>
<li>How do you get in and out?</li>
<li>Is tub easy to clean?</li>
<li>Does tub drain effectively?</li>
<li>Is there a grab bar on or near tub to assist with entry and exit?</li>
<li>Is shower easy to get in and out of?</li>
<li>Is there a handheld shower head?</li>
<li>Is water valve easy to turn on?</li>
<li>Do you have to get wet when you turn the water on?</li>
<li>Do you ever have problems with getting scalded by the hot water?</li>
<li>Is there enough room to safely maneuver in the shower?</li>
<li>Do you have a light in the shower?</li>
<li>Are there grab bars in and out of the shower for entry and exit?</li>
<li>Is there a shower seat or bench needed?</li>
<li>Are towels accessible outside of the shower</li>
<li>Where do you keep your towels when you shower? </li>
<li>Are shower tiles easy to clean?</li>
</ul><strong>Electrical</strong><br />
<ul><li>Does the bathroom stay humid long after you shower?</li>
<li>Do you ever smell mold in the bathroom?</li>
<li>Do you have adequate lighting at the sink?</li>
<li>Are cords secured and out of the way?</li>
<li>Are electrical outlets accessible?</li>
<li>Are there enough outlets to safely plug in blow dryers, etc.?<br />
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<a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs049/1102584150036/archive/1104087915080.html">CLICK HERE</a> to print out your own bathroom safety checklist.</li>
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