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Photo of the Month
Imagine a new bathroom....
These clients now have one and so can you!
Planning a remodel? Contact us to discuss your project.
We are excited to announce....
the bathroom featured above, built by Irons Brothers Construction and designed by Terence Tung, CKD, has been nominated for a National Kitchen & Bathroom Association Design Award
Learn more about our process and schedule a consultation 
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In the Laundry Room
1. Only wash full loads- wash more items together
2. Wash clothes in cold water - 90% of the engery per load goes to heating the water
3. Hang more clothes up to dry - this will be done inside this time of year.
4. Don't overdry - dry loads for shorter time periods or hang damp
5. Keep the iron off the board - they use energy and deteriorate clothes. Fold clothes immediately after drying.
This is a repeat, but great reminders for all of us. It seems like we tend to have more laundry in the fall and winter seasons.
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What's Cooking in the Kitchen?
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Ingredients:
4 cups bread cubed
4 eggs
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp rum or brandy
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 Tbsp butter, cold & cut
Baking:
Preheat oven to 350.
Grease 13x9x2 baking pan.
Dry bread cubes on cookie sheet in oven 15-20 min.
Place cubes in pan.
In large mixing bowl, whisk all pudding ingredients except butter. Pour mixture over bread cubes. Let sit 10 minutes until bread is fully soaked. Dab butter over top. Bake 40-50 min. Pudding should be "set" in center but not dry. | |
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When the drop down menu appears --
1. Make sure there is a check next to "Show in News Feed."
2. Select the first item in the menu, "Start an interest list to see a special news feed of related posts, New List..."
Once you've clicked on this you can add all pages you "like", including ours to your interest list. When you select that interest list, this can be public or private. Then when you open your "interests" list that is on the bottom of your home page menu, you will see ALL of our company posts and you won't miss anything important!
We recommend doing this for any Facebook page you would like to continuing seeing posts from.
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Some Upcoming Events we are involved in:
November 3rd -
Master Builders Care Foundation's Painting a Better Tomorrow
more info
November 17th -
GSBA Taste Auction, Seattle Sheraton Hotel
more info
November 17th - Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Auction, Shoreline Ctr
more info
December 6-7th -
JLC Live Northwest, Construction Conference, Oregon Convention Ctr
more info
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Fall Fun
The leaves are turning and the Fall rain has arrived! Put on your rain boots, warm coat, hat, mittens and get ready to rake the leaves and experience Fall. Here are some fun ways to enjoy and bring thanks to your friends and family. November Activities - Visit a local park - watch the changing leaves and kick around in the puddles. Some include:
- Greenlake, The Arboretum, Lincoln Park, St. Edwards State Park
- Pick apples, several orchards offer fields, more info
- Then make homemade applesauce, pie, cider
- Visit the museum - a great idea when it's raining
- Go to the Affordable Art Fair, Nov 8-11, Seattle Center
- Take the family to Winterfest, Opens Nov 23rd, Seattle Center
- Take a trip to Leavenworth for the weekend
Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us At Irons Brothers Construction! |
Your Vote Counts!
Mail your ballot in before Tuesday, November 6th to ensure it counts!
Ever wonder what the democratic donkey and republican elephant symbolize?
The democratic donkey was first presented in 1828 during Andrew Jackson's campaign for president. His opponents called him a jack-ass, and he returned this by using it in his favor to depict a strong-willed animal. The symbol then became famous when used during political cartoons during this time.
The republican elephant became a famous symbol after cartoonist, Thomas Nast featured it in a 1874 Harper's Weekly cartoon. The elephant was originally labeled, "The Republican Vote," and the democratic donkey was trying to chase it and other animals at the zoo away in the cartoon.
The republicans believe their elephant symbolizes strength and dignity.
The democrat's donkey symbolizes intelligence and bravery for their party.
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Painting a Better Tomorrow
Irons Brothers Construction will be one of many teams volunteering this coming Saturday, November 3rd in the philanthropic event, "Painting a Better Tomorrow."
This 10th annual Master Builders Care Foundation painting project, features teams of skilled volunteers that will paint the interior of Shoreline's Vision House Jacob's Wells complex in one day.
Over 150 volunteers including some of Irons Brothers Construction's employees will be donating their time to paint the interior of this new complex that will house homeless women and children in 12 apartments, and also contain an after-school program, crisis counseling offices, and a community center.
Since 2003 this event has helped more than 45 local agencies within King and Snohomish counties have painting improvements completed by volunteer master builders members.
Joseph Irons and his staff believe that their skills and experience should help the communities where we live and work. Therefore, the company places a strong emphasis on community service and volunteerism for events such as this and several others throughout the year.
Part of the company's mission is to give back to others within our local communities. "We are proud to be a part of this painting event to help the Vision House Jacob's Wells agency in the City of Shoreline," stated Melissa Irons, office manager of Irons Brothers Construction and a Shoreline resident.
See more about Jacob's Wells and the Painting a Better Tomorrow event.
To learn more about Irons Brothers Construction's commitment to the community, click here. |
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I hope you and your family had a happy and safe Halloween yesterday! My children, wife, and I had lots of fun dressing up and collecting candy this year. Here's a photo of our jack o'lantern carvings. Guess which one my four year-old designed?
Have you started thinking about your New Year's resolutions yet?
If improving your home and living environment is on the list for 2013, we can help you!
It is never too early to start planning. Some projects can take longer to design, specify, and plan than they do to build. But I always say, "it's cheaper to plan on paper."
Get us involved early in the process to ensure a successful and smooth remodeling experience from conception to completion!
Remember one of the benefits of hiring our company is that I am personally involved in your project.
Contact us to schedule an appointment and ensure your spot on our 2013 project calendar.
Have a wonderful November!
Joseph Irons, CGR GMB CAPS CGP 2011, 2009 MBA & 2010 BIAW Remodeler of the Year
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