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Internet shopping – be aware
Mby Clay Cox
              ore and more people are shopping the internet for                  businesses knowing that there are
              products which until recently were always supplied                 professionals guiding the process. It’s
              locally. Because of this a rash of problems are occurring          not just about the pretty faucet! There

at job sites.                                                                    are many components required to make

HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY:                                                       it all work properly.
                                                                                    Lastly is the warranty. Using the
   First to consider is quality.Take a faucet for example. Our Florida
water is not very forgiving on our plumbing fixtures. Any plastic or             faucet example again, what happens
rubber parts are sure to break down in a short period of time. A local           when the product fails you? When
contractor knows to be sure that brass construction and ceramic disc             you use a contractor they usually have
cartridges are necessary.                                                        a defined period of warranty time
                                                                                 structured in the contract for what they
   Next is the supervision of the product. Clients expect to buy the             supply. However, when you supply the
products (typically at a perceived discount) and then have them                  product who supplies the warranty? You
shipped to the job site, yet no provision has been made for the receipt,         may have to pay for all to be taken apart
unpacking and installation of the product. In other words who                    and replaced with new at your own expense.
assumes the responsibility of your purchase? Contractors are paid
                                                                                    The lesson here is “Buyer – Be Aware.” The most common
                                                          to supervise, guide    perception of internet purchases is a cost savings.That may not always
                                                          and purchase for       be the case! Let your contractor deal with the local professionals
                                                          the client. It is how  that have the experience and expertise to do it once and do it right!

                                              they make their                    Enjoy your remodel,
                                              living. Also, many                 Clay Cox
                                              manufacturers                      Please E-mail Clay with your questions or comments at
                                              prefer to support                  clay@kitchensbyclay.com
                                              brick and mortar

The many benefits of argan oil

Aby Erick Carter
         rgan oil is from a seed of a flowing plant called penetrating oil gets deep into the cortical
         Argania Spinosa and is harvested in July. This layer enhancing the elasticity. The oil delivers
         plant is mostly found in Morocco, where it has vitamin E to the cortical layer, aiding in the
been used for years as miracle oil for hair.  repair of environmental damage. Argan oil

Argan oil has the ability to penetrate through contains anti-oxidants which helps strengthen

the cuticle layer while smoothing and coating. This weakened hair, while the Omega 3 and fatty

                                              acids found in Argan Oil help in healing split

                                              ends. All this is added to the natural hydration

                                              that Argan gives. Which is why it’s a natural

                                              way to help stop fly away hair and manage

                                              curly hair!

                                              Argan oil can be applied on damp or dry hair, and even both when

                                              needed. Many professionals use Argan Oil in hair treatments; I personally

                                              add it to every color service. On top of all of that it protects hair from

                                              over styling and delivers incredible shine, and who doesn’t like shiny hair?

                                                 If you would like further information, feel free to call 239.777.2380 or
                                              email me at Erickcre8u@gmail.com.

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