Fall 2013 Home Improvement

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Lumber supplier has deep roots... And just about anything for your next project The story of Tillamook County began on August 14, 1788 when Captain Robert Gray, an American sailing the sloop “Lady Washington,” anchored in Tillamook Bay thinking he had found the “great river of the West.” This was the first landing on the Oregon coast. In its early years, the town of Tillamook, the first community to be settled in the county, bore the names Lincoln and Hoquarten, the latter believed to be an Indian name meaning “the landing.”

Its name was eventually changed to Tillamook, an Indian word meaning “land of many waters.”

Rosenberg Builders Supply was once A. F. Coats Lumber Company. Coats Mill had a seven and a half mile logging railroad on the Tillamook River. Coats Lumber Mill employed more than 75 employees, and daily manufactured 80,000 shingles and produced anywhere from 1,400 to 2,000 board feet.

Coats Mill, built in 1907, has constantly been altered.

Back then it was meant to accommodate all the lumber and equipment for Coats.

After many remodels, additions and face lifts, the building today barely resembles what was built in 1907, and changes are still underway.

That was just the start of what the employees all know now as home.

Rosenberg’s has been an established company in Tillamook County for many years.

Coats was purchased in 1962 by Glenn and Verna Rosenberg. Their son, Doug Rosenberg, started working at the family store at a young age. In 1969, Doug took over the family store.

Originally, Rosenberg’s only sold wood products, but that soon changed as community needs were much greater.

As those needs grew, Rosenberg’s decided to partner with ACE Hardware.

The current owner of Rosenberg’s is Loten Hooley; he closed Loten Hooley Construction to take up a new dream of owning a

lumber store. Year after year, he continues to support our local schools and community projects.

He takes great pride in his community, family and friends.

Rosenberg Builders Supply has won most of the ACE Hardware awards available, including the best lumberyard in the West. It also placed in the top 100 ACE stores nationwide on several occasions. The store’s paint division has also been recognized among the top 100 ACE stores nationwide.

Rosenberg’s offers the highest quality of paint, carrying Pittsburgh Brand, the ACE Royal line and, coming soon, the new Clark and Kensington paint and primer in one.

Whatever project you’re ready to tackle, Rosenberg’s can help. The store offers a wide variety of services; re-screening, custom sheds, glass/plexi-glass cutting, and tool repair and tool rentals.

The store also offers laminate, tile, cabinet and storm door installation. Plus, they have one of the best mechanics in town who will do anything from trimmers, trailers and everything in between.

Their contractor sales division can supply everything needed to build your house.

Another service offers license and bonded electrical work

by Angus Electric.

From big to small, Angus does it all.

Rosenberg’s has been a part of the community since 1962. The employees have always taken pride in having the highest quality products at affordable pricing.

The store has everything you need for all your building projects – including advice, whether it’s questions regarding tools, plumbing, electrical, painting, floor covering, hardware, or lawn and garden.

A new item added to the store’s offerings is bottled gases, available in private or rental tanks.

And don’t forget to check out Rosenburg’s new line of welding supplies. There’s also a wide selection on lumber.

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As cooler weather descends, homes heat up and so does the risk your family could experience a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. According to the National Fire Protection Association, most home fires and CO poisonings occur in the winter.

Besides heating appliances, seasonal activities such as increased cooking, candle usage and holiday decorations all add to the risk.

In fact, the U.S. Fire Administration reports that each year winter fires claim an average of 945 lives, injure 3,825 people and cause more than $1.7 billion in property loss.

To help keep your home worry free from fire and CO this winter, experts have developed a quick check list. Answer these questions to customize your winter home improvement projects with tasks that save money, reduce a common household annoyance and increase safety.

Seventy-five percent of homeowners don’t know where to install smoke alarms. Do you have enough?

know when to replace your alarms.

* Fire experts recommend placing smoke alarms on every floor and inside/outside all bedrooms. Choose alarms with room-specific features, such as an LED light in the

* Fire extinguisher place one within reach in rooms where fires often begin: kitchen, garage, bedroom, living area * Escape ladder - place in second- and third-floor rooms as an alternative escape route

One in four older homes needs to update fire safety equipment. How old are your alarms?

Do your alarms incorporate the newest features and technology?

Are your appliances and chimney winterready?

* A sealed-in 10-year lithium battery not only continuously powers the alarm, it’s also tamperproof and can’t be removed. * A digital display shows the level of CO in the air and updates the reading every 15 seconds. *An intelligent multisensor responds faster to real fires and CO, while reducing nuisance alarms like those commonly caused by cooking. *An end-of-life appliance warning lets you

* Have a professional inspect fuel-burning appliances to ensure they function properly and that they vent outside. * Have a professional clean or inspect fireplaces annually. Birds and small animals can cause leaves to build up on top of the chimney, preventing carbon monoxide from venting properly. * Create a 3-foot clutter free zone around fireplaces, space heaters or wood stoves.

* Replace smoke alarms every 10 years and CO alarms every five to 10 years, based on the alarm model. * Purchase an alarm with a 10-year sealed lithium battery to receive hasslefree protection for a decade -- no need to change a battery or hear a low-battery chirp. Available at retailers nationwide, with each alarm installed saving you $40 over its life in battery costs.

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Have you developed a family escape plan? *Create a plan and practice regularly. Know two ways out of every room and who will assist children and loved ones with mobility/health issues.

hallway, or a voice notification for the bedroom. * Place a CO alarm near sleeping areas and on each floor. Keep them 10 feet away from fuel-burning appliances.

Do your children know their address and how to dial 911? * Post your home address and emergency phone numbers on the refrigerator.

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Bathroom renovations Bathroom renovations are second to kitchen renovations on the list of the top remodeling projects to increase home value. The popularity of bathroom renovations and their ability to transform a space has left many homeowners wondering if there are any easy and affordable ways to change the look of their bathrooms.

While “easy” is a relative term, there are ways homeowners willing to make certain concessions can keep the work and cost of a bathroom renovation to a minimum.

When possible, covering up what you have in the bathroom is much less expensive and less laborintensive than tearing out existing fixtures and floors and replacing them anew.

Resurfacing can extend to refinishing bathtubs to installing shower liners. Those who have unsightly walls or wallpaper that they’re just not ready to remove may consider using wainscotting to cover a portion of the room or even tiling entire walls.

It is important to note that resurfacing and covering up items in the bathroom should only be reserved for cosmetic fixes. If something needs to be replaced because it is damaged or mildewcovered, then covering it up is only hiding the problem and asking for more work in the long run.

Scale back on materials One way to save money on a bathroom renovation project is to choose less expensive materials. For example, you may not need to install travertine or marble flooring in a space where less expensive flooring like vinyl is adequate. Advancements in vinyl flooring have enabled this affordable material to mimic the look of more expensive materials at

a fraction of the cost.

When redoing tile on walls and shower enclosures, many domesticallyproduced tiles rival the looks of more expensive imported alternatives. You may be able to save more by buying tile in bulk and using the remainder in other applications around the house.

Paint Do not underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint on any room in the house, including the bathroom. Dark, small spaces can be made to look more expansive with lighter colors.

Cavernous bathrooms that

look empty may prove more inviting with darker hues.

Pick a paint that is designed for bathroom application so that it will inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.

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Heat Pump Water Heaters Heat pump water heaters are revolutionizing the way we heat water, cutting water heating energy consumption by up to 50%. You can benefit from a heat pump water heater if you want to…

• Replace an electric water heater • Take control of how efficiently your hot water heater operates • Lower your household energy consumption

Does Your Home Need Insulation?

A large portion of your heat can be lost through your ceiling, walls and floors.

That means you’re paying for something you’re not keeping. Proper insulation will keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Window Replacement Program By choosing ENERGY STAR® windows, you can reduce heating and cooling costs and make your home more comfortable at the same time. Windows must have a U-value of .30 or less to qualify for the PUD rebate program, and Tillamook PUD must perform an energy audit of your home PRIOR to any work being done.

Ductless Heat Pump Rebate Program Save money and energy every month by installing a ductless heating and cooling system.

Ductless heat pumps have three main parts: • An indoor unit, mounted on a wall • An outdoor unit, that sits on the ground • A remote control that controls the unit A heat pump takes cold air and makes it warm – and takes warm air and makes it cold, when you want it and where you want it.

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Energy Saving Advice from Tillamook PUD Tillamook PUD is committed to energy efficiency. Everyone is interested in using electricity wisely and saving energy dollars.

Reducing your energy consumption doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money or compromise your comfort.

Try these simple steps to energy savings in your home.

HEATING • Don’t touch it! Before bedtime turn down your thermostat for more energy savings.

If you don’t want to wake up to a cold house, let a programmable thermostat turn the heat up before you wake up.

• Insulate your home properly.

A large portion of your heat can be lost through your ceiling, walls and floor.

That means you’re paying for something you’re not keeping.

Proper insulation will keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

The higher the “R” value, the greater the insulation power.

• Keep it clean. A furnace with a dirty filter has to work harder to heat air in your home.

Check filters at least twice during the heating season, and either clean or replace them.

• Wear the layered look.

Consider wearing layers of clothing inside the house. It will keep your body heat in and you won’t need to turn up the thermostat.

• Close them at night.

Closing blinds and drapes at night will help keep the cold out and the warmth in.

In cooler months be sure to open them in the morning so the warmth of the sun can help heat your house.

LIGHTING • Let the sun shine in.

Why use the lights when you can use the sun?

Open blinds and curtains during the day to take advantage of the natural light.

Use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs use approximately 75% less energy and last up to ten times longer than incandescent bulbs with comparable light output.

Although they cost more, they are worth the investment.

• Plan for that vacation. If you’re going away, you’ll probably want to leave some lights on for security reasons.

If so, consider buying timers to turn your lights on and off instead of leaving them on 24 hours a day.

• Use only what you need.

Do you ever go into a room and turn on all the

lights?

Or leave landscaping lighting on all night?

Inside and outside, use only as much light as you need.

WATER HEATING • Consider high efficiency water heaters.

If you are in the market for a new water heater, consider buying a high efficiency model.

It may cost you a little more to buy, but it costs less to use, so you will save over the life of the unit.

• Set the thermostats properly.

To operate most efficiently, your water heater should be set between 120° F and 130° F. If you have a dishwasher, you may need to increase the temperature settings to 140°.

Refer to the owner’s manual for the proper temperature settings for your dishwasher.

• Reduce the flow.

Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators in your bathrooms and kitchen.

They can cut up to 11% of your water use, which will reduce your energy use and water bills.

Also consider taking short showers rather than baths.

• Fix those drips.

If you have a leaky faucet, you’re pouring money down the drain.

A slow drip can waste up to 450 gallons of water a month.

If it’s hot water, you are not only paying to heat the water, but you’re paying for the water.

• Use cold water when you can.

Use cold water instead of hot to wash clothes or rinse dishes.

Hot water for dishes uses about two kilowatt hours and washing a load of clothes in hot water uses about five kilowatt hours.

REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS • Go for high efficiency.

New more efficient refrigerators use half as much energy as many older models of the same size, so they cost half as much to operate.

• Use the proper temperature settings.

Check your thermostat controls. To work most efficiently your refrigerator should be set between 38° and 40° and the freezer at 0°.

• Keep it maintained and cleaned.

Check the door seals and

if one is cracked, or cold air is leaking out, the seal should be replaced.

Coils, found on the back or bottom of the refrigerator, should be vacuumed and checked at least twice a year.

• Unplug it.

Some people keep their old refrigerator or freezer in the garage, but if it isn’t filled to capacity you could be wasting as much as 2,400 kilowatt hours a year for an extra refrigerator, or up to 1,200 kilowatt hours a year for an extra freezer.

Go to our website, www.tpud.org, for more energy efficiency tips and a review of our residential weatherization programs.

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Top 5 Stylish DIY Kitchen Renovation Projects It’s truly the heart of your home. But there comes a time when your kitchen needs a face-lift or just a few nips and tucks in certain places.

The good news is that those smaller projects are perfect for the DIY enthusiast. Usually full kitchen renos are too involved and need to be done quicker than the typical homeowner can handle. But more concentrated additions to the room or renovations focused on a particular spot are ideal and make for a great weekend project.

Choose from these five stylish options to freshen up the heart of your home.

Refinish Cabinets Ripping out the kitchen cabinets completely is a large scale project best done by a professional. But refinishing your cabinets with a new coat of stain, that gorgeous washed look or added embellishment is

fairly simple.

Find out the limitations and handling procedures of your current cabinet materials. Solid wood faces are the easiest to work with, but plenty can be done to particle board and veneers.

Laminate coatings are more difficult to alter.

You may want to price out installing new faces entirely, depending on how large your kitchen storage is.

Install a Backsplash Practical and beautiful, backsplashes are excellent additions to your home.

Ceramic tiles are popular and come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and patterns.

With a well prepped surface, some practice with grout and a dose of patience, you can have a shiny new backsplash in one or two afternoons.

There are other materials that work well for a

backsplash and may take less time than tiling. Stone veneers are gaining popularity and can work as an extended backsplash to tie your living spaces together.

Mirrors and glass panels are great for contemporary kitchens and add the illusion of space and light. Or go country with traditional wainscoting or wood paneling in the kitchen.

Whatever your style, a backsplash is a wonderful and simple addition.

Flooring Upgrade Changing the floor in your kitchen can make an enormous difference to the look and comfort of the room.

Replace the old vinyl floor with hardwood or high quality laminate. Capture an old world feel with travertine tiles or go green with bamboo.

Cork is a durable, attractive flooring option that’s also very environmentally friendly and economical.

Great for families and pets,

cork is widely available and suits any decor.

Pantry and Storage Solutions Add more calm to your kitchen with an organized pantry where everything has a place. Sliding drawers, specialty shelving and handy baskets can all be added to an existing pantry or closet, transforming it into a modern, tidy store space.

Look for corners and nooks that can be adapted for your storage needs.

Whether you install utility or decorative shelving, every bit of extra storage is bound to be appreciated.

Portable Kitchen Island Maybe you don’t have room for a large, traditional kitchen island but are hankering for extra space and flexibility. Think outside of the box and look for creative

ways to include a portable prep and serving surface into your kitchen.

With a butcher’s block and a sturdy foundation, you can build an island that will fit in nearly any space.

Use an old kitchen table or adapted wooden bar to create the space or search out a plan for building your

own custom kitchen island.

The key element is choosing a shape and style that suits your room.

With any or all of these DIY kitchen reno projects completed, your home will feel fresh and your family can enjoy more flexibility and comfort. Try one on for size today.

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Home improvement projects perfect for fall Home improvement projects can add value to a home and do-it-yourselfers know the sweat-equity that goes into such projects can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But no two home improvement projects are the same, and homeowners should know that certain projects are best tackled during certain times of the year.

Fall is a great season to work on your house, as the weather is often at its most agreeable once the summer heat has gone and before winter weather arrives.

The following are a handful of fall-friendly home improvement projects for homeowners looking to improve their homes.

Roof repair Whether you’re repairing or replacing the roof, fall is a great time of year to dust off the ladder and get some work done on your roof for a variety of reasons.

First and foremost, fall is ideal for roof work because you won’t have to be up on the roof with the summer heat bearing down on you.

This can make the project move along more quickly, which is especially beneficial if you are paying laborers to work on the roof. The fewer hours workers are fixing your roof, the less you will be paying in labor costs.

In addition, fixing up the roof in the fall ensures those winter storms, be it rain or snow, won’t find their way into your home via leaks. A leaky roof in winter is hard to fix, as the roof surface could be treacherous in the winter and winter winds can make it dangerous to be up on the roof at all. Addressing leaks in the fall can prevent damage to your home’s interior, which can mount up if a leaky roof is not addressed until the following spring.

Window work When the weather outside gets frightful, poorly

fall won’t make your home’s interior very hot or cold like they might if you were to tackle the project during the summer or winter.

Fixing the floors

insulated windows can allow cold air into the home. That often has a trickle-down effect on finances, forcing you to turn up the thermostat in an attempt to offset the cold air pouring into the home.

Whether you need your windows replaced or simply need to patch up any leaks, a proactive approach to leaky or older windows in the fall can save you from unnecessarily high heating bills come the winter. Addressing leaky windows also makes a home more comfortable for its inhabitants.

Fall is the ideal time to address a home’s windows because the temperature outside tends to be pleasant.

This means you likely won’t have to make much of an effort to offset the elements, and open windows in the

Wood flooring is a hot commodity for many homeowners. But not all flooring can be added to a home at any time of year.

That’s because certain types of flooring employ adhesives that need temperatures inside the home to be within a certain range, and that range is often within 70o to 80o F, which makes fall a great time to install such floors. Colder temperatures can make it difficult for the flooring to dry and bond, which will prove problematic down the road.

What’s more, many people entertain friends and family come late fall and into the holiday season, and it can be difficult to do so if you are busy installing new flooring.

Painting projects

house can give a home an painting projects, just be forecast before making your entirely new look and feel. sure to check the weather first brush stroke.

But paint can be pungent and the aromas may last if it’s applied at a time of year when it can’t dry while the windows are wide open.

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How to rid your home of drafts Think about what it might be like if you turned up the heat and then opened all of the windows in your home.

All of that warm air would rush right out, and you would be left with a cold home and a hefty heating bill.

A home that is full of drafts is inefficient and expensive. And drafty homes are not just a problem when the weather is cold, as air that seeps in when you’re trying to keep the home cool can be an inefficient nuisance as well. Higher energy bills and wasted resources do not have to be tolerated if you simply scour your home for drafts, sealing them to cut energy costs and make the home more comfortable.

Drafts are often small cracks around windows and doors, but there are many other places where drafts can form. Knowing some of the less visible spots where drafts come from may help you to seal out unwanted cold air more effectively.

Attic Homes that feature attics with pull-down stairs tend to be drafty. In such homes, a large hole is cut out of the ceiling so residents can access the attic. So instead of thick insulation, these homes may

only have a sheet of plywood blocking your interior space from the outdoors, as many attics are directly vented to the roof. To determine if there is a leak, turn on the attic light, close the attic door, and check to see if you can see the light on from below. If you can, then there is a gap letting both the light and air escape.

In addition to using flexible rubber around the opening of the attic to better seal the door when it is closed, you can think about adding a thicker, more insulated door.

Dryer vents

The standard home laundry dryer vents outdoors via an exhaust duct. This duct is open to the outdoors, and it may be letting cold air into the home. That’s because there is typically a flimsy flapper made of sheet metal on the outside of the vent to help protect against air infiltration. But over time dryer lint can accumulate at the vent opening, causing the metal flapper to stay open when it should close. Homeowners can invest in dryer seals that close the vent when the dryer is not in use. Not only does this prevent cold air from entering the house, but also it keeps out pests, like bugs and rodents.

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Pipes Check pipes that exit the home, such as those that feed outdoor water spigots, as such pipes can let cold air back into the house. The same can be said for waste pipes. Also, check to see if pipes that connect to garages, basements and crawl spaces are not insulated. Use sealant around these pipes to block drafts into the home. Foam insulation can be sprayed into small crevices, where it will expand and harden, blocking off air access. These damp, cool spots are also great places for insects to enter the home. Sealing drafts also may prevent bugs from entering the home.

Fireplaces

Although fireplaces often make for decorative and appealing accents to a home, many are not effective sources of ambient heat.

They may draw more warm air out of the flue than they bring into the house. When a fireplace is not in use, air can rise out of the chimney and a draft can be felt in the home.

Some studies indicate that an open damper on an unused fireplace, even in a wellinsulated home, can increase overall heating and cooling energy consumption by 30 percent.

If you simply must have a fireplace, remember to always keep the damper shut when the fireplace is not in use and use a glass cover you can seal tightly to further block the opening to the fireplace from your living space. Fireplace plugs, which can keep out drafts during the season when fireplaces are not in use, may also be a worthwhile investment.

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The Darlene Hooley Digester converted manure from more than 4,000 dairy cows into electricity.

Now, 10 years later, the port is still leading the nation in environmental consciousness by constructing a newer, updated digester.

The $6 million project, paid for by state dollars and funds awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the loss of their railroad in 2007, was completed in July of this year.

According to port manager Michele Bradley, this

new digester was built to specifically accommodate the needs of the farms around the area. The manure that the port receives from the farms is processed in the digester and then returned to the farm to be used as fertilizer, cow bedding and nursery soil amendments.

The methane gas collected is then converted into electricity to run the plant and sell back into the energy grid.

During this process, harmful greenhouse gases are trapped and sequestered.

A single cow can produce 2.5 tons of greenhouse gases every year. The digester captures approximately 5,000 tons of these

emissions every year, which is roughly equivalent of taking 1,000 passenger cars off the road over the same one-year period.

On top of that, the product that is then returned to the farms has less smell, no pathogens and no fiber so it absorbs more quickly into the soil.

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Roby’s Furniture & Appliance – Sales and Service for all home improvement needs Roby’s Furniture & Appliance is ready to help with your home improvement project. They offer the latest in energy efficient home appliances, as well as a complete line of home furnishings for every room from sofas and recliners to dining and bedroom furniture. They try to sell products that are made in the USA whenever possible, including all major appliance brands – Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag, GE and many more. Additionally, Roby’s offers televisions from top-rated brands like LG, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sharp and Samsung.

What’s more, Roby’s is here to help with all your appliance service needs.

Their certified technician, Nathan Bentham, has been working appliances for two years and trained under co-owner George Lewis, who has 40 years of experience in the appliance repair business. He started working on appliances with his father, CE Lewis at their appliance repair shop. After many years of running the appliance business, he and his wife, Cindy, purchased Roby’s Furniture and combined the two businesses.

Didn’t buy it at Roby’s?

No problem. They’ll be happy to work on your appliance for you. They offer fast, friendly, and affordable service on all major appliances and brands (warranty or not) and Nathan brings to the field fresh training on the latest products.

Service calls in Tillamook County are only $75 plus the cost of parts. All customers are welcome to call the store and schedule an appointment. Nathan is in north Tillamook County three days a week, south Tillamook County two days a week, at the beach two days a week and in town every afternoon.

While everyone hopes

that their products will last a long time, Roby’s recognizes that sometimes things just happen and they’re happy to help their customers with any repair needs. If a product can’t be repaired in an affordable fashion, they offer customers a discount on a new appliance purchase in the store.

And if you’re buying a new appliance, it might be worth looking into an extended warranty. Roby’s offers three and five year plans on all new appliances they sell. If a customer has a problem during the extended warranty period, they gladly service the product at no charge. The extended warranties cover parts and labor.

Unlike many of their competitors, the extended warranty plans include bumper-to-bumper coverage, which replaces handles, knobs, shelves, and other items that aren’t covered under regular extended warranties. The extended warranty also covers power surges for electronics and food loss for refrigerators and freezers.

No matter what room you’re looking to spruce up, Roby’s has what you need to get the job done – as well as a friendly sales staff to help in any way they can.

On average, the staff at Roby’s has worked there for more than eight years, and they don’t work on commission. They’re here to service their customers and help them find products to meet each individual’s needs.

They are a committed team of individuals who know the ins and outs of the business.

If a customer is looking for something specific, the friendly staff can help them find just the right product to special order.

Their full line of home furnishings feature a variety of American manufactures such as La-Z-Boy

Certified technician Nathan Bertham can help with your appliance needs. and Lane recliners, Made in Oregon sofas, love seats, sleepers and reclines from Stanton and much more.

They have a large line up of American made mattress-

es with warranties up to 25 years. They also offer package pricing on kitchen appliances for contractors and the public when purchasing three or more appliances.

Oh and they always offer one year financing on approved credit.

With five stores in Astoria, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Newport and Florence, you’ll al-

ways find what you’re looking for at Roby’s. If you want to see what they have from the comfort of your own home, check out their website, www.robysfurniture.com.

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