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FEBRUARY 2011 
In This Issue
CGR of the Year
Green Tip, Lemons more than a fruit!
Our Clients Are Our Friends
President's Day
Giving Back to Our Community
Seattle Home Show

   

Photo of the Month

Mom's Pharmacy Lobby 

We do Commercial Projects too!

 

 More Photos

2010 Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) of the Year
Joseph accepting CGR of Year
Joseph Irons, CGR GMB CAPS CGP was recently named as The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  "2010 Certified Graduate Remodeler of the Year". 
  
"Joseph is a tireless advocate for remodeler professionalism and advanced education," said NAHB Remodelers Chairperson Bob Peterson, CGR CAPS CGP a remodeler from Ft. Collins, CO. "He touts the advantages of hiring a CGR to home owners and has increased the value of this designation for remodelers."
  
CGR is an exclusive professional designation. The CGR designation requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of business practice, possess a minimum of 5 years remodeling industry experience, have a proven track record of successful projects, complete a comprehensive curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program's Code of Ethics.
  
Each year NAHB recognizes a top performer in this area and in 2010 Joseph Irons earned this honor.
  
  CGR Logo

For more information about the Certified Graduate Remodeler designation visit

nahb.com

 

Visit ironsbc.com to read more about our industry affiliations 

Green Tip

Lemons, the versatile Fruit!   

 

 

Believe it or not there are many household uses for lemons. They are high in Vitamin C and have some antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties.

 

Try these 5 ideas:

1) Add equal amounts of lemon juice and water for an all-purpose household cleaner.

 

2) Heat a bowl of water and lemon slices in the microwave for 30 seconds to neutralize odors.

 

3) Place half a lemon in your refrigerator to control and eliminate unpleasant odors.

 

4) Use half a lemon to clean the lime scale off sinks or faucets.

 

5) Hot lemon juice and baking soda is a good drain cleaner that is safe in septic systems.

Our Clients Are Our Friends

Irons Brothers Construction is not only known for remodeling our client's houses into their homes, but we are also known for building great relationships.

 

 At the end of your remodeling project(s)more than likely you will consider Joseph not only to be a great resource, your go to remodeling exoert, but also your friend. This is the positive feedback we continue to receive from our clients time and time again.

 

Remember when you're hiring a remodeling contractor, it is not for a product, but for a service. Joseph and Irons Brothers Construction's team specializes in providing excellent customer service and superior quality craftsmanship

 

We know people like to do business with their friends, let us build a friendship with you! 

 

For more information on the services we provide and to see our testimonials see these links.

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President's Day
American Flag 
This February 21st we will celebrate our American Presidents. While this federal holiday is not typically a day off of work for most Americans, it is a significant day in American history.

Do you know which President's birthdays we are celebrating during this holiday?
  
President's Day is celebrated each year on the 3rd Monday of February. This holiday was established in 1800 by Congress to honor George Washington's birthday, February 22nd as a federal holiday. But over time it has also become a celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, February 16th.

 

Join us in honoring the legacy of our U.S. Presidents this month.

 

Here are some other little known facts we found interesting about February's President's Day.
  
  • The holiday was originally named Washington's Birthday, not President's Day.  
  • All of the U.S. Presidents have lived in the White House except George Washington, it was still under construction while he was in office.
  • President's Day was part of the 1968 Uniform Holiday Monday Bill which moved most federal holidays to Monday from their original date. This was to make longer weekends for American workers.
  • On Feb 17th 1801 Thomas Jefferson became President. Mt. Rushmore

    

Holidays are a time for families and friends to come together, commemorate historic events, and usher in the seasons.     

Enjoy your day!  

  Irons Brothers Construction Gives Back to the Community 

 

It is very important to company owners, Joseph and Melissa Irons that the company, its employees, and even colleagues, friends and family find ways to give their services back to the community when needed. This is done in many ways each year.

In Winter and Spring of 2011 Irons Brothers Construction and it's TEAM PROS has either participated and/or is committed to be a part of the following organization's events:

 

  • February 12, Rainbow Families of Puget Sound's Annual Pancake Breakfast - Corportate Sponsor and Attendee  Rainbow Families is a local non-profit volunteer organization serving families led by LGBT parents.

 

  • April 2, Lake City Recycling Event to benefit Lake City Christian Church and North Helpline - Irons Brothers Construction vehicles will assist in the pick up and drop off of recycled items, including appliances for the neighbors who participate in this event.

 Team Pros 2009 Rampathon Team

  • April 16, MBA Benefit Auction at Teatro Zinzanni - Irons Brothers Construction will be donating an auction item for fundraising at this event which will benefit the Master Builder's Care Foundation and Master Builders Career Connections. We will also be in attendance.

 

  • May 14, Rampathon, Joseph Irons will captain Irons Brothers Construction's team in building a wheel chair ramp in this one day event for a local resident in need.

 

 

 To learn more about our Community Involvement click here

Irons Brothers Construction at the 
2011 Seattle Home Show
 
This year's Seattle Home Show at QWEST Field and Event Center is from February 19-27th and is packed full of helpful information for homeowners. Whether you're planning a project or just looking for ideas, stop by and check it out.  

 

  Joseph at 2010 Seattle Home Show  

  

Joseph will be teaching a class at this year's Home Show:

"8 Tips for Hiring a Professional Contractor"

Sunday, February 20 at 3:30pm

 

Joseph and Melissa Irons will be at: 

Booth #1400

Sunday, February 20th from 2:00 to 6:00pm

Friday, February 25th from 10:00am to 8:00pm

They will be on hand to answer your questions and provide expert advice an opinion about remodeling while at the Master Builders Association's (MBA) Remodelers Council booth

At the booth they will be passing out the MBA Remodelers Council Resource Directory. Don't forget to pick up your copy from any of the Remodelers at booth #1400 to learn more about the professional remodelers in your area.

 

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To follow the MBA Remodelers Council on Facebook, Find us on Facebook

Thank you for your continued business and support,

2011 is going to be a great year!

 
Thank you for reading our 2nd edition of the Informed Homeowner   e-newsletter for 2011. I hope you enjoyed not only the homeowner information provided, but learned something new about my company and how we operate.
  
I am looking forward to seeing you at the Seattle Home Show this weekend and next week. Please come to my class this Sunday or stop by the MBA Remodelers Council booth to say hello on Sunday or Friday.
  
Even if I'm not at the booth - make sure to pick up your copy of both the MBA Home Matters Magazine and the Remodelers Council Resource Listing. These will be the two most valuable tools and resources when researching your home remodeling, renovation, and maintanence needs.
  

Joseph Irons, CGR GMB CAPS CGP

Have a great day!
 
Joseph Irons, CGR GMB CAPS CGP
President

Irons Brothers Construction, Inc.

  
2009 MBA & 2010 BIAW
Remodeler of the Year

 

2011 MBA & BIAW Remodelers Council Chair