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Anvil Iron Works
Johns Custom Stairs
Founded in 1945
Owner: Bill Natoli
Specialty Area: Interior and
exterior iron railings, custom window
gates and balconies
Favorite Project: Eagles Miller
Lite Party Deck - worked on the free-
standing stage ramp and seating area
Tips from the Pro: Know the
different levels of nishing and their
quality for your purchase
Founded in 1931
Owners: John Tenaglia,
Anthony Giacobetti
Specialty Area: Custom Interior
Stairs and Front Doors
Tips from the Pros: We can
modify any existing stairway at a
reasonable price. However, a lot of
people dont realize that the stairway
modication can kick up a lot of
dust. You should always complete
the stairway project before you nish
your oors. Our motto is - stairs,
oors then doors!
Business Lesson Learned: Respect customers
and let them explain what they want. Sometimes,
professionals are quick to make judgments but
the customer knows best in reference to what
they want. Respect their thoughts even though
you might not put anything like that design in your
house. Remember, it isnt your house!
Favorite Project: We replicated the historic
wooden rail and stairway in City Hall after the
original was damaged in a re.
Business Lesson Learned: Learn a trade and
become involved in it. Too much is commercialized
and people forget the art of manufacturing
products themselves.
1022 Washington Ave # 26
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215.468.8300
2115 S. 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215.463.1211
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Founded in 1950
Owner: Eric Fante
Specialty Area: We specialize in
every type of ooring in both residen-
tial and commercial properties.
Favorite Project: My favorite proj-
ect was in my own home. I renovated
my house completely from the base-
ment to the 3rd oor, inside and out.
I did most of the work myself with the
help of a carpenter and a few friends
when they had the time. I could not
wait to install all the different types of
ooring. It was an amazing project
with great results.
Founded: 1983
Owners: Henry Del Conte,
Joseph Ruggeri
Specialty Area: Installation and
supply of commercial and residential
doors
Favorite Project: SEPTA and gov-
ernment buildings, projects and instal-
lation for the city, schools, Navy Yards
in Philadelphia and North Jersey and,
as always, our residential projects
Business Lesson Learned:
We proudly encourage our motto -
We are big enough to serve, small
enough to care.
Tips from the Pro: If you want your ooring to
last as long as its warranty, hire an experienced
professional to install it. Make sure your contractor
is qualied, reputable, fully insured and community
based. Ask your contractor for a list of references.
Business Lesson Learned: Always be honest
with your customers. Have passion in what you do
and that will guide you in the direction of success.
Tips from the Pros: All you need to be ready
for Steel Doors is our contact number. Once resi-
dential clients call us, we offer an at-home-service
home shopping experience. We come to your door
armed with color chips and samples. We handle
everything from product selection to installation,
topped off with free estimates, so you are ready to
select the right products for your home.
2401 Vare Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215.334.1520
701 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
215.592.0202
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STEEL DOORS Inc
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2700 S. Darien St.
South Philadelphia
Phila PA 19148
215-755-3354
DAlessandros
Deli
Founded in 1981
Owner: Eileen Brumbach
Specialty Area: Custom Window
Treatments, Blinds, Shades and
Decorative Treatments
Favorite Project: Adding drama
to customers homes with custom
draperies and interior shutters,
which have become very popular
Business Lesson Learned: Be
service-oriented. The job doesnt
end when you walk out the custom-
ers door.
Founded in 2006
Owners: John Simone,
Anthony Pizzo
Specialty Area: Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Certied Homes specialists
certied by the United States Green
Building Council (USBGC), Energy
Star certied homes
Favorite Project: All of our resi-
dential homes, mostly featured in
Kensington and Fishtown
Business Lesson Learned:
Become a member of the USGBC
to get started in the green building
worldone of the rst steps in be-
coming a green building company.
Tips from the Pro: Look through magazines to
get an idea of the looks youd like to achieve and
share them with your decorator. An experienced
professional should offer you free in-home esti-
mates as well as a full line of services including
quality selections, up-to-date styles from reputable
vendors, measuring and installation.
Tips from the Pros: If you are interested in build-
ing a green home, you need to nd a LEED certied
specialist that uses Structural Insulated Panel Sys-
tems (SIPs) framing for optimal energy efciency
and savings. We install solar panels in every home
we build, which puts money back in your pocket and
helps save the environment one house at a time.
215.465.7525
Tony Pizzo - 856.217.6953
John Simone - 267.249.1215
Fax: 856.217.6953
Email: PSpropertyLLC@gmail.com
or visit www.PSpropertyLLC.com
PS Property, LLC
Happy Windows
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215.755.1011
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2020 PENROSE AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
TEL: 215.339.1596 | FAX: 215.339.1598
E-MAIL: phiIadeIphia@minutemanpress.com
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Minuteman
Press
the first & last stop in Printing.
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South Philadelphias one stop for:
Busi ness Cards
Letterheads
Envel opes
Brochures
Fl yers
Menus
Postcards
Posters
Vi nyl Banners
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Founded in 1988
Owners: Sal Aquino,
Tom Piccone
Specialty Area: All home remod-
eling projects including Kitchens
and Baths
Favorite Project: We do resi-
dential housing, high-rises, banks,
hospitals, doctors ofces, dentist
ofces, beauty shops, nail salon
stations and a variety of customized
projects for laminate counters and
other surfaces
Business Lesson Learned: Have
a lot of experience in everything you
do. Offer the total package because
we feel that is what the customer ex-
pects from the people they hire.
Founded in 1976
Owners: Mario and Michael
Carosella
Specialty Area: We specialize in
building supplies and home remod-
eling products, retail and contractors
Tips from the Pros: For DIYers,
make sure you do your homework
and know the exact sizes and mea-
surements of the areas you are
renovating so we can accurately
service you.
Business Lesson Learned:
Make sure you service your cus-
tomers properly and are diligent in
that service.
Tips from the Pros: The best thing a customer
can do when planning a renovation project is to
choose someone who can go all the way from de-
sign to installation. We design, install and supply all
of the products. When you choose us, you know
that the contractors we assign to your project work
directly with us, are top-notch in their eld and ac-
countable for the work they provide.
Big Sellers: We feature the Benjamin Moore paint
line, which offers odorless products. We also carry a
variety of brand name products and our showroom
gives customers an up-to-date look at what is avail-
able. A Kitchen Design Specialist is on-hand to offer
clients advice and answer questions. For even more
convenience, we have an easy access drive-through
lumber yard and plenty of on-site parking. Our big-
gest sellers? Kitchen cabinets, windows and doors.
1721 E. Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215.551.9070
1600 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
215.789.9394
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A&P Kitchens
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