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Planning a Father’s Day Barbeque

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Isn’t it time to do something your dad will really like this Father’s Day? So instead of taking him to some fancy restaurant, why not grill him up a barbeque fit for a king? A real man’s feast.  So let your dad lounge in his lawn chair, drink his beer and just relax, while you grill up some of the most mouthwatering food any man could ever want.

This article from eHow.com beaks the process down step by step.

1.   A few days before father’s day, take time to plan out what you want to serve at the barbeque. Will you barbeque Japanese chicken skewers, or vegetable skewers? Consider what your father’s tastes are and cater to him. If he loves potato salad, it might be in your best interest to serve potato salad.

2.   Once you have everything planned for food, go shopping for all of the ingredients you will need. This might also be the best time to buy a father’s day card or a gift. Make a day out of purchasing all you will need for the father’s day. You might consider buying some wine or beer for your father if they enjoy drinking.

3.   Since you most likely will be grilling on an outdoor barbeque, keep in mind the types of supplies you need for a barbeque. If you have a coal barbeque, make certain that you have enough lighter fluid and coals. If you use a propane grill, check to make sure that there’s enough propane in the tank.

4.   The day before father’s day, check your recipe list to see if any foods would benefit being made a day early. Some examples of foods that deepens their flavors: potato or macaroni salad, baked beans, marinating meat and homemade barbeque sauce. If you are planning on serving anything that should be made the day before, do so.

5.   If the barbeque is a father’s day surprise, lead your father out to his new grill in the morning just after he wakes up. This will be a pleasant morning gift that will be sure to make his day brighter.

6.   In mid-afternoon, start heating the barbeque up for the upcoming food.

7.   Continue cooking any foods that require additional cooking. Since many traditional barbeque foods taste better a day later, you might not have much cooking to do the day of until the barbeque is fully heated.

8.   Once the barbeque heats up, start cooking any vegetables or meat you wish. Keep a set of barbeque utensils on hand to keep you or your father from burning yourselves.

9.   A handy utensil to have at the barbeque is a kitchen thermometer. This way you can easily determine if the meat is fully cooked to proper temperatures.

10. Once all of the food is cooked on the barbeque, serve everything on nice tableware.

11. Remember to thank your father for being himself and helping you be the way you are today.

12. If you plan on serving a special dessert, such as tempura-fried ice cream, after everyone is finished with their main meal, determine when everyone wants to eat dessert.

13. Once everyone is ready for dessert, take the time to finish cooking the dessert and serve it while it is fresh and hot.

Now that’s a Father’s Day!

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Contact Allied Remodeling Corp. by calling 410-769-9700 or click here today!

Making Your Memorial Day Barbeque Memorable

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Memorial Day is just a few short days away, which means one thing; it’s time to barbeque. But with so many cookouts going on this holiday weekend, how can you make sure your barbeque is the envy of the neighborhood?

Well, the key to any great barbeque is great food. So while your competition is grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, you will be cooking up a culinary concoction of unequaled status. But if you are stumped on how to accomplish such a feat of barbequing bliss, this article from eHow.com can help.

Styles

There are actually 3 different ways to cook on a grill: Barbequing, Grilling and Hot Smoking. Barbequing is a method in which you slow cook over indirect heat (180-240 F). Grilling is for a more direct method in which you cook over the flame at a high temperature for a short period of time. And finally, hot smoking uses indirect heat at a slightly lower temperature than barbequing and adds wet wood chips, which produce smoke that flavors the meat as it cooks.

So while all those other cookouts will have grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, you will tantalize your guests’ taste buds with a myriad of meats that have been slowly cooked to perfection. But there is more to great grilling than simply cooking the meat. How you prepare food is just as important as how you cook it.

Marinades

Marinating your meat will give it a unique flavor that will help to set your barbeque apart from the rest. If you are really adventurous, you can create your own unique marinade, putting a truly special twist on what should already be a great barbeque. But if you are inexperienced, a nice marinade out of a cookbook will still work wonders.

Vegetables

While your competition has sides like chips and potato salad, you will have vegetables that, like your meat, have been cooked to perfection on the grill. Corn, squash, artichokes, asparagus and onions all work extremely well on the grill.

Stuffing

Another great way to set your barbeque apart from your neighbor’s is to stuff your meat. Pork chops, steaks, fish, chicken and even some vegetables cook well on the grill when stuffed. Slice a pocket into your desired meat or vegetable and use complementary flavors for your stuffing. You can use cheeses, nuts, fruits, other meats and other vegetables in your stuffing. The sky is the limit.

Now that you have a few ideas to work with, it is time to go and make your Memorial Day barbeque the best it can be. And of course, the final key to any great barbeque is a great venue. So if you are thinking of installing a brand new deck on your home, contact Allied Remodeling Corp. by calling 410-769-9700 or click here today!

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Flooding in Mississippi Will Affect the Roofing Industry in Maryland

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

As the water level continues to rise in the Mississippi River, so will the costs of crude oil, goods and shipping. With Mississippi companies unable to ship or even produce goods, prices are expected to rise sharply, negatively affecting out of state industry like the Maryland roofing, remodeling and home construction industries.

This means that if you were planning on having that brand new roof installed, now is the time to act before the cost rises too much.

Allied Remodeling specializes in asphalt and rubber roofing systems for residential and commercial applications. They install Certainteed roofing products, a company who has been manufacturing the highest quality shingles with the strongest warranties for over 100 years. Certainteed has certified Allied Remodeling as a Master Shingle Applicator which guarantees your roof is installed to manufacturer’s specifications. They are able to complete most residential roofing projects in just one day with little disturbance to your daily routine. During the installation Allied Remodeling adheres strictly to OSHA safety regulations. Their clean up procedure is unsurpassed leaving your home and yard free from debris once the project is completed.

If you have any questions, contact Allied Remodeling Corp. by calling 410-769-9700 or click here today!

The history of fiber cement siding

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Because fiber cement siding is not often discussed along with wood, aluminum, and vinyl siding, you may think it’s a new product that doesn’t have much of a track record.  This couldn’t be farther from the truth.  Fiber cement siding is almost 100 years old.  This article offers some reasons why it’s not as popular today.

Fiber cement siding was indeed used around the turn of the century and still survives to this day.  The problem was that, early on, asbestos was the fiber in fiber cement siding.  As awareness of the negative health effects of asbestos grew, fiber cement siding fell out of favor.  Newer products such as aluminum and vinyl quickly took its place.

However, cellulose long ago replaced asbestos in fiber cement siding, and it’s now perfectly safe to use as a building material.  If you’re in need of replacement siding, contact us to learn more about fiber cement siding.

The hardy boards – fiber cement siding

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

One product line that we’re really excited about is CertainTeed’s fiber cement siding. Although fiber cement siding is not usually considered among the popular siding materials of wood, vinyl, and aluminum, it offers many advantages over them.   This page summarizes those advantages quite well.

  1. Fiber cement siding’s composition of cement, sand, and cellulose fiber makes it more durable than other types of siding.
  2. It approximates the look of wood better than vinyl.
  3. It is not susceptible to rotting, insect infestation, and fire like wood.
  4. It resists damage better than aluminum.
  5. Cost wise, it’s cheaper than wood and comparable to high-quality vinyl.

To learn more about fiber cement siding, and specifically about CertainTeed’s products, contact us. We trust you’ll be wowed by what fiber cement siding can offer.

Keep warm with new siding

Monday, December 20th, 2010

Winter weather’s been here for a while and winter is only a couple days away. If you’re tired of shivering in your home or shelling out all kinds of money to heat your home, you may want to consider replacing your siding. This page lists the insulating properties new siding has.

One option lets homeowners install a layer of foam insulation on the exterior wall before the siding is applied. Another option adds a layer of foam insulation to the back of the siding itself. These options will work with many manufacturers’ siding products, and both options will improve the vinyl’s resistance to damage.

If siding replacement is in your plans, contact us. We’ll go over your options with you, then get the siding installed so you can enjoy its benefits this winter.

Is the time right to remodel?

Friday, August 6th, 2010

While we normally don’t get into financial advice in this blog, a number of factors are converging right now to create a great environment to take on a remodeling project in your home.  We think you should know about these factors.

Loans

Although there is some progress being made in the economy, the stock market continues to fluctuate.  This continues to steer investments toward bonds, which help lower interest rates.  The recent crisis in Europe brought a flood of money into our bond market which dropped many of our interest rates to historic lows.  With Europe starting to recover, that money could be on it’s way out and rates on their way up.  This may be the best time to get a low-interest home equity loan to fix up your house.

Tax credits

A $1,500 tax credit for installing energy-efficient windows, doors, roofs, water heaters and  more has been available for a while now as part of the President’s stimulus package.  But that may not be true for much longer.  To qualify, you must have these items installed by December 31.  In addition, some states and localities offer rebates and credits for purchasing energy-efficient appliances and systems.

Housing prices

No, we can’t tell you when they’re going to go back up or how fast.  But we can tell you that replacing your windows, roof, or siding will improve your home’s selling price no matter what.  If your plan is to ride it out in your current home, why not make improvements now so you’re ready when the market rebounds and enjoy your updated home in the meantime.

If you’d like to explore your remodeling options to figure out what’s best for your home, contact us and we’ll be happy to help you out and discuss how you can save money in the process.