With over 19 years experience in the plumbing industry, Chris started All About the Pipes Plumbing with one truck and some tools. In a few short years, the fleet grew to 6 trucks and 9 employees! Although Chris runs and owns the company, he couldn’t do it without the help and guidance of his wife, Michelle.

“Award-winning plumbing is our business, customer service is our specialty!”

All About the Pipes Plumbing, Inc. provides complete plumbing service, repair, and renovation for residential and commercial sites in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Our commitment to quality work and customer service sets us apart from the rest as one of the top plumbers in Charlotte.

Contact:
www.allaboutthepipes.com
704-559-5288

I am the Co-owner of Amherst Electrical Services Inc with my Father Carlton Staples. I have commercial, residential, and industrial experience; including working at the Panther Stadium as an electrical apprentice for 2 years. We primarily work in South Charlotte, and specialize in residential remodeling. We have our unlimited license in North and South Carolina. I have been with Amherst Electrical for 6 years. I live in South Charlotte, and enjoy working for the people in this area.

Meet Jim Mock

A native of Charlotte, Jim Mock is currently the General Manager for Marsh Kitchens, the Charlotte-area storefront design center of the Marsh Furniture Company based in High Point, NC. Jim has 22 years of experience in design, remodeling, sales and management (including managing large-production builder accounts) within the cabinetry industry. In addition to his work on the For Your Home televised and syndicated show, his involvement has included retirement communities, condominiums, Home-Arama houses, the Hospitality House for the Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and projects for the University of North Carolina Charlotte and the University of South Carolina.

About the Marsh Furniture Company

Founded in 1906 by Julius Everett Marsh, Sr. and managed by his descendants for nearly a century, the Marsh Furniture Company has been crafting fine cabinetry since their innovative beginnings in kitchen furnishings. Their early “Kitchen Safes” were ready-to-assemble, ornate free-standing cupboards sold through retail stores and evolved to define the modern kitchen cabinet. Pre-fabricated cabinets with separate wall and base units were developed after the Great Depression and were sold directly to contractors who built them into new homes. Marsh became a major name in new construction, and a sawmill in Pamplico, South Carolina was acquired in 1944. This mill grew into the Marsh Lumber Company which continues to be a major source for wood used in Marsh cabinets today. In recent years, Marsh moved into the retail cabinet business, now with five local stores and dramatically increasing retail sales.

Karen is a wife, mother and business owner.She has a BS Degree from the University of Tennessee in Business/ Design. Karen is a Licensed General Contractor in North and South Carolina with 26 years of Design and Construction experience in Residential Remodels. Karen, along with her husband and business partner, started I on Design Rennovations 6 years ago in an effort to bring a fresh perspective to the Rennovation/Remodel market. Past projects include designing Spec Homes, Commercial offices designs,countless Interior and Exterior remodels as well as Historic Rennovations.

I on Design has an A rating on Angie’s List and is a longtime member of Business Networking International.

Business Philosophy: To treat each client and their project with the utmost respect and attention.

“Enjoy being outside…” – the tag line for Deckscapes, has guided president and owner Mick Feduniec’s company vision for nearly 17 years. “A deck, screened porch, or outside hardscape are no longer luxuries; they are essential ways to enjoy the seasons and the outdoors.”

Deckscapes, well into its 16th year of providing high-quality, creative decks and screened porches in the Charlotte area, has excelled in meeting the needs of its clients with unmatchable service and follow through. Mick’s knowledge, creativity, and professionalism bring a refreshing approach to custom deck designs and outdoor living. The result, an outside project that homeowners are proud to show off for years to come.

Mick recently served as a Board of Director for the North American Deck and Rail Association (NADRA). Still a member of the prestigious NADRA, Mick stays current on industry issues from around our nation and is able to share his experience in the business with other craftsman.

Mick’s projects have appeared in both local and national publications and have been honored with national awards. In addition, Mick has appeared in several episodes of the nationally syndicated For Your Home Show with Vicki Payne and is a friend of the show.

Mick resides in Belmont, North Carolina with his wife Veronica and two children, Jenna and Domenic.

I was born in Florida but have spent most of my life in North Carolina. I started in construction when I was about 16 cleaning up houses that were under construction. When I was 18 I started as a carpenter framing houses. From there I worked my way up to a superintendent with a local custom home builder overseeing the construction of high end homes in the Charlotte area.

I eventually went to work for a high end remodeling company that specialized in historic homes. I not only oversaw the completion of the jobs, I also did alot of the framing and trim for these homes. I learned to make cabinets and built ins as well. In 2005 I opened Albritton Custom Carpentry to take the work I love to the next level. Even after more than 30 years in this business I still have fun every day and really enjoy my job!

Check out Vicki’s new article in Charlotte Living on how to spruce up your home for the holidays without busting your budget.

I took a honest look around my own house the other day and was shocked with the condition of some of my furniture, rugs and accessories. It’s so easy to put your blinders on and forget about the state of your home’s interior. I’m an interior designer, so I should know better. Yet hectic schedules and budgets have us all putting off making purchases and changes. But like it or not, the holidays are quickly approaching, and you need to shape-up your home up for the holidays. I needed some inspiration! This past Saturday I decided to spruce up my décor.

Click here to read Vicki’s full article in the Charlotte Living Magazine

Check out Vicki’s article about FYH’s new kitchen modernization episodes 2805 and 2806 in Charlotte Living!

Charlotte Living Kitchen Modernization Article

Vicki has a new article in the Charlotte Living magazine.

Remember when a great backyard meant you had a swing set and a fence?  Not anymore.  Today homeowners are spending a small fortune to turn their backyards into world class resorts.  In Charlotte we can take advantage of the mild climate and enjoy being outdoors almost year around.  For those of us who moved to Charlotte from the frozen north, we even find the winters downright balmy.

Click here to read Vicki’s article in full.

Startling New Hue Named 2012 “Color of the Year”!

The Color Marketing Group convened its International Color Conference in San Antonio, Texas this year. From this world wide association of color designers the forecasts for trends in color and design emerge for all industries.

“Boyz-N-Berry”, a deep rich purple with slight red undertones, represents the mainstreaming of purple. It is mature and elegant yet has a youthful edginess. It reflects our changing mindset on so many issues—off center and unconventional, spiritual, meditative- yet impulsive. It is serene and in-control.

North America, South America, Asia, India and Europe had almost identical reports on this hue. We see in this color the “take back control of my life” that is entering the global consciousness.

It’s a hue for creativity and irreverence; glancing sideways at its traditional roots. From hospitality to home, from youth market to luxury goods, purple has as much masculine as feminine appeal. Real men wear purple.

 “Boyz-N-Berry” in design projects.

• Purple is the complement to yellow which the underlying color of the new lighter wood tones. It makes a wonderful accent color for spaces that are either wood heavy or have elements with a yellow cast prevalent in many laminates and vinyls.

• A warm taupe teamed with purple will induce a feeling of trust and serenity. [Yellow and purple is said to be the most healing combination]

• Creams and whites added to purple create a sense of fresh openness. Whites constituted a large part of the color story representing the consumer “need” for cleansing and renewal.

• Grey paired with purple and cream completes understated elegance. Pop it with brighter hues for youth appeal.

Updating color need not be budget breaking. It can be as simple as accent walls, art and rugs, updating color in guest services brochures for hospitality projects or strategically placed color in display walls for retail. Adding the right color can soothe and inspire your client into a more positive experience that will enhance their life and your bottom line.

Color formulation for “Boyz-N-Berry” matches Sherwin Williams’ #SW6839 Kimono Violet