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Just because the cold and snowy weather of winter limits what you can do outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t remodel the inside of your house.

In fact, winter might be the perfect time to get that interior remodel project done because a lot of contractors will offer better prices during the off season. And with less jobs on their schedule, contractors are more likely to be flexible with your project timeline and get it done faster.

Schwake Stone can help you with all your interior remodeling needs. Here are a few ideas to get started:

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Now that summer is gone, fall is here and winter isn’t far behind. How are you going to spend the cold days ahead? After a long day of work, or spending endless hours outside shoveling your driveway, how about curling up in front of a piping hot fireplace?

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When it comes to custom fabricated limestone, there is a huge misconception in our industry. The misconception is that "limestone is limestone." This is insinuating that all limestone is the same.

When comparing prices on custom fabricated Indiana Limestone, there are a few things to look for. First of which being the grade. Similar to wood, limestone has different grades based on the degree of fineness of the grain particles and other natural characteristics that make up the stone. Here are the industry standards:

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Join us on Saturday, September 24 for one last taste of summer at our First Annual Tent Sale! In addition to enjoying 20-40% discounts on selected items, we'll have activities for the kids and The Drive 97.1 FM will be broadcasting live. Come out to our Mundelein location between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM for family fun and discounts on quality stone materials. 

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Not all businesses meet the high eligibility requirements for joining the Better Business Bureau, but Schwake Stone is honored to announce that we have joined the BBB as an Accredited Business with an A+ rating for our track record of over 60 years of excellent customer service in the Chicago area. 

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PRESS RELEASE

Date May 16, 2011

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Donna Schwake- McNulty (President)

P: 847.566.0799

F: 847.566.0756

E: donnalee57@schwakestone.net 

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You are Cordially Invited to Attend an AIA Accredited
Presentation on Indiana Limestone and Tour our
State-of-the-Art Limestone Fabrication Facility

Thursday May 12, 2011
1313 Rand Road, Des Plaines IL 60016
On Rt. 12- Between Rt. 45/ Rt. 58

Select From Either:
8am- 9:30am Continental Breakfast Provided
12pm- 1:30pm Lunch Provided

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Schwake Stone, Chicago's leading supplier of quality stone products, is GOING GREEN! We specialize in building , landscape stone ,  quality fireplace materials, and now offer face brick , thin brick , and brick pavers. With 60 years of proven experience you can feel confidant you're getting only the best in service and materials. Browse our website to see our stone products and discover great indoor and outdoor project ideas. And you're always welcome to visit any of our locations  for personalized, professional service.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Energy Surcharge Will Be Added When Diesel Fuel is Equal To or Above $3.00/Gallon

In order to calculate an unbiased ESC, we will be using the Midwest average diesel fuel cost for our base calculations. This information is uploaded from the US Government EIA (Energy Information Administration) website on Monday evening.  Please visit:

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp#graph_buttons

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Schwake Landscape Seminar

Eden Stone & Paveloc

Chuck Korn and Mike Schumacher will discuss Eden Landscape Materials, “Formation to Installation” 11am- 12pm

Enjoy a Complimentary Lunch from Potbelly Sandwich Works12pm- 12:30pm

Marc Hurley and Dan Kaczmarek will discuss Paveloc Brick Pavers and Retaining Wall Systems 12:30pm- 1:30pm

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