FRUITLAND, MD (April 23, 2009) – With spring here and the weather warming, now is the time to repair those worn out areas of the home – inside and out. May is National Remodeling Month and Rommel’s ACE has the right tools and guidance for any job, large or small.

Whether you are a contractor, home improvement service provider or do-it-yourselfer – with seasonal sales and low interest rates, now is the perfect time to remodel.

Have the home you always desired by visiting any of the 12 Rommel’s ACE stores in the Delmarva area. By incorporating some changes around the house, you can improve the beauty and comfort of your home and increase its value at the same time.

“Now is the perfect time to plan for your home’s updating and take advantage of great seasonal sales,” says Dick Livingston, vice president of Rommel’s Holding in Fruitland, Md. “Our qualified staff at all of our stores, are there to ensure your remodeling job will go smoothly. Come in, visit with our professionals, and we will have you on your way in 15 minutes or less with everything you need to get started. And we see you through to the end of the project.”

Top reasons to remodel now
Source: National Homebuilders Association

• Low interest rates: With interest rates at near-record lows, home equity loans are very affordable.
• Energy efficiency: Enjoy immediate savings on energy and water bills.
• Increased performance. A better-performing home saves on costly repairs in the future.
• Improved lifestyle: Don’t wait until you sell your home to make it your dream home!
• Room to breathe: Are you feeling closed in? Everyone enjoys larger and more functional spaces!

The three R’s of remodeling, trends and updates
Source: www.homeintelblog.com

• Replace: Homeowners can substitute almost any performance piece in their home for a modified or sustainable one. Everything from energy efficient light bulbs to updating fixtures fits in this category – all items homeowners can replace and benefit from immediately.
• Refinish: This applies to the structure of the rooms in a home. Modifications include repainting walls with low VOC paints or taking down old wallpaper and putting up prints on organic paper.
• Refresh: Sustainable accessories are always a quick and inexpensive update to the home. Recycle old items through new paint or use in landscaping.

ACE’s advice for do-it-yourselfers
When considering a do-it-yourself home remodel, follow these safe, simple and helpful guidelines:

• Get a detailed, illustrated home repair and maintenance book.
• Follow safety procedures and use proper safety equipment.
• Practice with the tools you will use.
• Conduct careful and thorough preparation: Set everything up and protect surrounding surfaces and furniture.
• Follow product directions: Read everything that comes with the product and take it seriously.
• Purchase quality materials: You do get what you pay for.
• Measure twice and cut once.

Rommel’s ACE is a customer-focused organization and lives by its mission statement: "Together we will always strive to satisfy completely every customer we serve." Each store prides itself on “getting you in, getting you help and getting you on your way in 15 minutes or less.”

Rommel ACE stores are located in Cambridge, Ocean City, Salisbury, Perry Hall, Severna Park and Stevensville, Md., as well as Millsboro, Selbyville, Seaford and Dover, Del. and Chincoteague and Exmore, Va. All Rommel ACE stores and America’s Mattress offer the Ace Rewards card, saving consumers money toward future visits. Information and store locator: www.rommelsace.com

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