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The Hot Spot

202 South Jefferson Ave
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The Hot Spot

202 South Jefferson Ave
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10 years of experience

The Hot Spot, Inc offers various financing options, we personally handle all sales, service and installs in-house, we can accept payment by phone for long distance customers and also handle delivery if outside our area. We offer an exclusive discount to all Licensed Contractors on all of our units.

The Hot Spot, Inc offers various financing options, we personally handle all sales, service and installs in-house, we can accept payment by phone for long distance customers and also handle delivery if outside our area. We offer an exclusive discount to all Licensed Contractors on all of our units.




Paul Buske Construction, LLC

604 W. First Street
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Paul Buske Construction, LLC

604 W. First Street
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13 years of experience

Licensed Building Contractor in State of NC which allows me to do both commercial and residential building/remodeling/repairs. Fully insured with over 33 years of experience in construction,repairs and remodeling. Lived on Outer Banks since 1983 and have completed over 375 projects from $300 repairs to 2 million dolllar+ custom homes, no job is too small. Just opened Paul Buske Construction, LLC in June of 2012 with the goal of taking on just enough work that I can easily manage, personal attention to every job every day, excel in customer service, and deliver an excellent product to my customer. 3rd generation builder with hands on experience completing projects doing all the work except installation of HVAC; this experience gives me an advantage in the business as I have the knowledge to know when things are done correctly. All of my subcontractors are hand picked and have worked with me for at least 10+ years including the previous much larger company I was half owner of that was closed last June. My goal is to deliver an excellent product to my customer on time and on budget, keep customer constantly informed of what is being worked on currently and what the schedule is for the next few days, keep the jobsite and home clean with all materials neatly stacked, and delived a product at a good value to my customer and guarentee their satisfaction. References and customer testimonies available.

Licensed Building Contractor in State of NC which allows me to do both commercial and residential building/remodeling/repairs. Fully insured with over 33 years of experience in construction,repairs and remodeling. Lived on Outer Banks since 1983 and have completed over 375 projects from $300 repairs to 2 million dolllar+ custom homes, no job is too small. Just opened Paul Buske Construction, LLC in June of 2012 with the goal of taking on just enough work that I can easily manage, personal attention to every job every day, excel in customer service, and deliver an excellent product to my customer. 3rd generation builder with hands on experience completing projects doing all the work except installation of HVAC; this experience gives me an advantage in the business as I have the knowledge to know when things are done correctly. All of my subcontractors are hand picked and have worked with me for at least 10+ years including the previous much larger company I was half owner of that was closed last June. My goal is to deliver an excellent product to my customer on time and on budget, keep customer constantly informed of what is being worked on currently and what the schedule is for the next few days, keep the jobsite and home clean with all materials neatly stacked, and delived a product at a good value to my customer and guarentee their satisfaction. References and customer testimonies available.



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Taylor Made Construction

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Taylor Made Construction

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36 years of experience

Taylor Family Construction has been in business for over 25 years and strives on quality construction and masonry work. We can conquer any job - large or small. Look at some of our work and see what Taylor Family Construction can do for you!

Taylor Family Construction has been in business for over 25 years and strives on quality construction and masonry work. We can conquer any job - large or small. Look at some of our work and see what Taylor Family Construction can do for you!


BRADLEY'S GENERAL STORE

52 FRONT ST
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BRADLEY'S GENERAL STORE

52 FRONT ST
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137 years of experience

Join Bradley (our talking bear) as we celebrate over 125 years of offering what the Western North Carolina public wants…hand-crafted items, old-fashioned toys, T-shirts, seasonal decorations, souvenirs, local jams/jellies/honey, hiking sticks, antiques, Amish rockers, Jim Shore collectibles…Almost any & everything that reflects the railroad, river & natural beauty of WNC !!! Explore over 4,000 sq.ft. with a visit to our Man-Cave, Kid-Cave, or Diva-Den--the whole store including Upstairs-- to experience shopping for hundreds of Made in America items in a family friendly museum-like setting. If shopping’s not your thing-- enjoy sitting at the Ice Cream Parlour for a fresh squeezed orange/lemon/limeade or a Bluebell cone/shake/float.

Join Bradley (our talking bear) as we celebrate over 125 years of offering what the Western North Carolina public wants…hand-crafted items, old-fashioned toys, T-shirts, seasonal decorations, souvenirs, local jams/jellies/honey, hiking sticks, antiques, Amish rockers, Jim Shore collectibles…Almost any & everything that reflects the railroad, river & natural beauty of WNC !!! Explore over 4,000 sq.ft. with a visit to our Man-Cave, Kid-Cave, or Diva-Den--the whole store including Upstairs-- to experience shopping for hundreds of Made in America items in a family friendly museum-like setting. If shopping’s not your thing-- enjoy sitting at the Ice Cream Parlour for a fresh squeezed orange/lemon/limeade or a Bluebell cone/shake/float.




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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

In addition to flashing, a roof cricket can help divert water around your chimney so that it drains properly off your roof. It’s shaped like a double triangle and is installed behind the chimney so that falling water spills evenly down each side. This helps prevent water from accumulating behind your chimney, which can increase water damage and the risk of leaks. 

The International Building Code (IBC) requires cricket installation if a chimney built after 2012 measures over 30 inches in width. Chimneys constructed before that date are typically grandfathered in and aren’t required to have crickets installed.

You should not use Windex or any other ammonia-based glass cleaners when cleaning the glass doors or glass front panel of a gas fireplace. Instead, remove the glass and lay it on a soft surface, like a drop cloth or towel. Then clean it using a specialty fireplace glass cleaner purchased at a hardware store or online. If the glass is relatively clean, you can get away with a vinegar and water solution, but tougher stains will require a specialized cleaner.

Your chimney needs a structurally sound chimney cap, protective lining, damper, chimney flashing, and brick and mortar to prevent water from goind down your chimney. A pro can help you identify where the issue is so that you can stop water from coming down the smoke shaft, through your damper, and into your home.

You can control the flame on a pellet stove by using a damper, often located on the back of the pellet stove. While the damper function varies by model, you can open the damper slightly to let in more air or close it slightly to provide less oxygen, with the ultimate goal of providing a steady flame.

Minor cleaning and maintenance are DIY-friendly, but professionals should handle structural or electrical repairs.

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