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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:47:53 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>floorsandshades.com</title><link>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/</link><description>Follow James Baliko on his project adventures with Floors &amp; Shades Direct.</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:51:45 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Carpet Cleaners</title><dc:creator>James Baliko</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:48:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/2010/6/11/carpet-cleaners.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">378820:4082056:7949557</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone,</p>
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<p>I came across this blog from the Carpet And Rug Institute about carpet cleaners.&nbsp; They also link to their own evaluations of TV advertised cleaners.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cleaning helps your carpet last longer.&nbsp; Check it out.</p>
<p>James</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.carpet-and-rug-institute-blog.com/2010/06/stanley-steemer-cleans-carpet-i-coulda.html">http://www.carpet-and-rug-institute-blog.com/2010/06/stanley-steemer-cleans-carpet-i-coulda.html</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7949557.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Floors &amp; Shades DIRECT rides in the 2010 MS 150. Thanks to sponsors</title><dc:creator>James Baliko</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:33:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/2010/4/18/floors-shades-direct-rides-in-the-2010-ms-150-thanks-to-spon.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">378820:4082056:7377922</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Floors &amp; Shades DIRECT is supporting the National MS Society by riding in the 2010 City to Shore ride from Cherry Hill NJ, to Ocean City NJ.&nbsp; We set a goal of raising $2000.00.</p>
<p><strong>Please support those that donated to this great cause.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thank you to;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Benchmark Insurance&nbsp; </strong><a href="http://www.benchmarkinsgroup.com/"><strong>http://www.benchmarkinsgroup.com/</strong></a><strong>&nbsp; 856-231-0123</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wet N Green Irrigation (856) 552-0576</strong></p>
<p><strong>A-1 Millwork, </strong><a href="http://www.a-1millwork.com"><strong>www.a-1millwork.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mr. Handyman of Cherry Hill&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><a href="http://www.mrhandyman.com"><strong>www.mrhandyman.com</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>The Pincus Family</strong></p>
<p><strong>PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.purocleanpers.com"><strong>www.purocleanpers.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>B Two Design <a href="http://www.btwodesign.net">www.btwodesign.net</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Why I Ride</strong></p>
<p>There are many deserving causes to support.&nbsp; Most of us support a cause because we have been personally touched by it.&nbsp; Throughout the year&nbsp;Floors &amp; Shades DIRECT&nbsp;donates time, money and business resources to a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;We ride in cancer events,&nbsp;provide motorcycle support for the Face of America ride and support&nbsp;greyhound adoption.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thank you for your support</p>
<p>James</p>
<p><strong>Why You Should Sponsor Me</strong></p>
<p>The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use funds collected from Bike MS to not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also to provide programs which address the needs of people living with MS today. Because we can fight this disease by simply riding a bike, because we have chosen to help thousands of people through a contribution to Bike MS, we are now getting closer to the hour when no one will have to hear the words, "You have MS."</p>
<p>To donate the MS Society, follow the link and pledge under James Baliko.</p>
<p><a href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents?px=5311395&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=13251">http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents?px=5311395&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=13251</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7377922.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Flooded Condo, brand new hardwood and carpet</title><category>Carpet</category><category>Flooring</category><category>Hardwood</category><category>engineered</category><dc:creator>James Baliko</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:54:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/2010/4/7/flooded-condo-brand-new-hardwood-and-carpet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">378820:4082056:7261817</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Please see before and after photos of this project <a href="http://www.floorsandshades.com/flooded-condo-project/">here</a>.</p>
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<p>Replacement of flooring of a flooded condo. New hardwood and carpet installed.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7261817.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Don't let waste go to waste</title><dc:creator>James Baliko</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:28:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/2010/3/24/dont-let-waste-go-to-waste.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">378820:4082056:7116802</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>I wanted to let you know of a program that Floors &amp; Shades DIRECT recently set up. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>We pride ourselves on keeping the waste factor down for our clients. &nbsp;There will always be waste with carpet since it only comes in 12 and 15 foot widths. &nbsp;And not all rooms are that width, or might have a closet, stairs, so on. &nbsp;</p>
<p>So, with the permission of our clients that are having new carpet installed, we will take some of the cut scraps that can not be used and bring to the local Greyhound Adoption center to line the crates.</p>
<p>We are happy to support the local Greyhound Adoption center as well as other Animal Shelters. &nbsp;Please consider adopting a pet from your local animal shelter when looking to bring home a pet. &nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7116802.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Help selling your house</title><category>Carpet</category><category>Cherry Hill</category><category>Flooring</category><category>Stairs</category><category>real estate</category><dc:creator>James Baliko</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:46:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/2010/3/24/help-selling-your-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">378820:4082056:7115517</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><object width="714" height="380"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oO1pRPCFx_8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oO1pRPCFx_8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="714" height="380"></embed></object></p>
<p>New inexpensive carpet and some paint help give that home for sale a great fresh look for potential buyers. &nbsp;We worked with Ray from Mr. Handyman who services Cherry Hill and surrounding areas. &nbsp;Check him out at www.mrhandyman.com&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.floorsandshades.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7115517.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>