Something Catchy-- Joke of The Day!!

Here thought this was pretty cute! You must read!!


The perfect job

My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...couldn't concentrate.

After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited for it...mainly because it was a so-so job.

Then I tried to be a chef -- figured it would add a little spice to my life, but I just didn't have the thyme.

Next I tried working in a muffler factory but that was too exhausting.

I managed to get a good job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining.

I attempted to be a deli worker, but any way I sliced it, I couldn't cut the mustard.

Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the ax.

Next was a job in a shoe factory; I tried but I just didn't fit in.

So then I got a job in a workout center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job.

After many years of trying to find steady work I finally got a job as a historian until I realized
there was no future in it.

I studied a long time to become a doctor, but I didn't have any patience.

My best job was being a musician, but eventually I found I wasn't noteworthy.

I became a professional fisherman, but discovered that I couldn't live on my net income.

My last job was working at Starbucks, but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind.

SO I RETIRED AND FOUND I'M PERFECT FOR THE JOB!

Thank you for the great jokes-- http://basicjokes.com

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One Stop Shop

Are you sick and tired of searching for a certain piece of furniture? Sick of going to, store after store, and coming back stressed, sweaty and empty handed? Tired of searching endless sites online, looking at facts and figures of shipping and handling, and freight charges?

Well, stop your search. It is simple. Walk into a Home Center near you, or visit us online. With the endless catalogs and vendor available to us here, it is simple to find what you want, or even point you in the right direction. With the vendors that we are able to work with every day it should be a cinch to find you the ideal piece your dreaming about. And the best part is we can help you online, in person, and over the phone. Anyway that is best for you!

With the ability to hand pick your color, frame style, size and extras such as; pillows, chairs, and shelving it is very possible that we are your one stop shop! So whether you are looking for sofa loves, sectionals, dinning, bed room, youth, mattresses or just nicknack's we have it all. Let us do the work for you. Stop the hassle and visit The Home Center!

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US Made vs. Foreign Made

I have been getting many questions on our vender's with, US products vs. imported products and the warranties they hold. Great question! So here's what I found out!

Here at the Home Center most of our upholstered items come from a company right here in Oregon. Mastercraft has been around for over 25 years, and we have worked with them exclusively for many of those. We have found that Mastercraft has the best price and materials around. With Mastercraft you get the best quality and options to fit you. Now, there are two separate sections to Mastercraft. And with in theses sections they are broken down even further. I will give you a short run down.

You have home made, and foreign made, and with in those you have Fire Side Classics and J. Remington, then Monterey. Both hold unique and high quality products, but yet the home made items, such as sofas and love seats, ottomans, stationary chairs, and recliners, have a one of a kind warranty.

Home Made:

In there line of Fire Side Classics and J. Remington that are made right here in the US. You get warranties such as, life time on seat cushions, and life time on springs and the frame, one year on sleeper and recliner mechanisms, as long as you are the original owner.

Also one of the best things about having it made right here is the options you get. Frame style, sectional positioning, even fabric color, thickness, and shag. Weather you would rather have a pattern or a flat color-- it's all your choice!!

Imported items:

The warranties are a little different with this selection. Everything on an imported items has a one year factory warranty. Items are built to withhold normal everyday rough housing and wear, but the warranty is just a tad bit scarce.

Also sofa loves, sectionals, ottomans, and chairs that have been imported are stuck in there fabric, frame style, and positioning they have been ordered in. Most of the imported items have a set look. They may vary from one or two different colors but all the fabric options are not available as with the home made items.

Another thing with imports is they take a little longer to receive in. With imports we tend to order in bulk. In ordering things that come from a further distance The Home Center has to order a container and fill it full for them to ship. If we do not have a high demand for the item we tend to stick with the home made. When ordering right here from the factory in Oregon we receive our products within about four weeks and some times even sooner.

Now don't get me wrong. If you come into one of the stores today, and the item you have been looking at is an import, don't worry. Normally we have stock in each item you are spotting on our show room floors, and if for some reason we are out, we will try out best to get the item built and rushed here. The one thing we hate is making our customers wait for the perfect sofa, sectional, ottoman, etc;...

Now you know the difference between home made and foreign. They have their ups and there downs, but all in all you can't go wrong with a new sofa love from Mastercraft! They know how to take care of business!!

Just talk with us. And please don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions you may have. Believe you me, we have heard them all.




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Call us! Email us!

Hello there all!

My name is Stacy and I am currently working in the Ephrata branch of the Home Centers. As you most likely already know, I am the one that has been posting the blogs for this site. Yes, the owner did step in there for a bit and have some fun, and he will do that from time to time, but you all will have to start putting up with me more now--- Wa-ha-ha!! Its time to have some real fun!! Its always nice to loosen up and have some fun, don't you think?

Well, the reason for this blog today is to get an opinion. I, as the hand to this blog, would like to know what you are interested in. I want to make this blog a hip and interesting site that you personally would like to stop by and check everyday. I want your feed back, I want to answer your emails and comment back and forth with you. So, what are you interested in?

I have a huge list of things I would like to start talking about and I am almost ready to start a new posting schedule that will let this site run smooth and allow you to be entertained during your free time. But any feed back would sure be helpful during this time while I am easing myself into this creative roll! :)

So don't be shy-- drop me a comment and lets start havin` some fun!!! You can find me personally on http://facebook.com or http://twitter.com ! Come connect with me and The Home Centers! Let the party begin!!

Thanks a bunch,
Stacy Marie

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The Word is Out!!

It is the time to buy!





The latest news articles are officially saying it is the best time to go out and pick up furniture today. With the housing market being as low as it has been, the furniture prices have dropped with them to accommodate all the new home owners- creating a frenzy! Meaning you can pick up that great bed room set you have been looking at for the last three months for a new stunning low price. Site such as: http://www.cyberhomes.com/, and the all famous: http://www.forbes.com/ have mentioned around the clock that this is a stunning low and items are to be flying of the floors like a whirl wind. And it proves to be true! Items here at our local Home Centers have been hotter and priced better then ever!

It has been a full time job restocking and filling our show room floors. Two large truck loads of fresh items are to be sent out and placed upon the floors with in the next month. And one truck has just arrived!! New items available, some that have never seen a Home Center floor, will now be proudly displayed with a smashing price tag!!

Have no worries about spending a huge chunk of cash, because here at The Home Center you can walk in and walk out with precisely everything you needed and you pocket book felt nothing. The savings are just that good!

Don't believe me? Then just stop on by, and see for yourself!


We are here to stay, and here to make life a little easier! Hit up a Home Center near you and see what all the hype is about!!


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New Deal!

The weather is starting to change, and the sun has sure been shining bright these last few days! We are so excited about summer that we have decided to give you all a great opportunity to pick up all the items you may need. A new mattress, new sofas and love seats, dining sets, lamps, pictures-- you name it-- we have it-- and we are ready to deliver!

We have worked very hard to mark down, package price, and group items that are a must see! This month there are a number for items that you can simply not miss out on. Bedroom groups with free queen mattress set included, dining tables marked low, sectionals sitting pretty at a fresh new striking price. There are so many deals this month it is hard to keep up! And that is not even to mention the WE PAY TAX!

That's right! Here at The Home Center we are going to give you another break. Along with the smashing new deals for April we have also decided to pay your tax! I mean who does that?

It's i-n-s-a-n-e!

So if you are out on the town, stop buy! Let us show you the best of the best, and be part of The Home Center family!!

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Fliggo

Announcing Fliggo

The Home Center now has two channels online for your entertainment, education and insight to our fantastic stores.  Similar to Youtube we will be showcasing our staff, products and much much more.  If you have never heard of Fliggo, your are probably not alone.  It is a new site that has a unique way for users to interact versus Youtube.  We really like the site and how we will be able to connect with you more online.  Be sure to check out The Home Center' channel at  http://thehomecenters.fliggo.com/ .  

Rewarding

Quote of the day:

"In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing."-- Theodore Roosevelt

Here at the Home Center we understand you! We know that life is not always easy or cheap! We know that with this new day an age that is upon us, things can be ruff. We are hoping to take the sting out of what we can. Whether you are looking for a sofa, a dining table, or just a shoulder, we are here.



We are ready to work for you. Getting you the best deal for your hard earned money, and we won't stop until you are one-hundred percent pleased with the ending result. We understand the importance of perfection! Come on in and relax-- let us take care of you for once!



About two weeks ago, on a Monday afternoon, I was able to help out a family that needed a little break. The couple came in with their four children around four PM, and you could just tell they were exhausted. As the kids enjoyed our hanging basket swings I got a chance to talk with the two. They explained that their sofa and love seat had broke down --frame snapped right inhalf-- after only two short years of use. They explained that money was tight and that they needed something that was family friendly, functional--could hold everyone and that was easy to clean.


I could definitely see what the women was talking about, because as she explained about the clumsiness and ages her family ranged in, her three year old walked up to her and ran her orange chip fingers down her tan pants. The women just smiled and scooped her up in her arms with a smile. I was please that the deals this month would help out this family so much. I walked them through the showroom and explained the warranty, frame and fabric of each piece to them. The teflon spray and even the benefits of certain items over others. After a brief test of each sofa, their eyes wandered to the back of the show room and landed upon one of our top sellers, I had suggested. The set had been marked down considerably and was perfect for their price range. The color was a deep brown and the warranty would have them clear and free of worry for years to come! I knew that this item can take some abuse, I had seen it first hand, and was sure this was truly an item that would keep them happy! A perfect fit!


After discussing the finance options and even a layaway-- they had decided to put cash down in light of how low our price was. By five the couple left the store with their four children with a content relaxed expression. They could finally breath and worry about one less thing. Delivery was set up and all was finalized.

This Saturday I received a phone call from a man. He explained that he was the customer from the other day, and just wanted to call and say thank you. That the items fit the room great, the teflon spray had already been tasted by that beautiful three year old girl, and that it was so comfortable they hated to go to bed despite their energy level. The sound in his voice and the fact that I could help them out was so rewarding. It is truly a day I will not forget!


Stop in and see us. I have said it before and I am going to say it again--- YOU are FAMILY!!
Let us see what we can do for YOU!!!

A Spinning World

Courage...

“Courage, my friend, it’s not too late to make the world a better place.” - Tommy Douglas -

Courage is something we all posses, and is something we all must apply in our lives. Life is a ball of mystery, a spinning mass of dreams, waiting for us to grab a hold of and take the ride. We are strong, we are able, and we are ready for the next chapter that is upon us.

This day and age there are a lot of things that are keeping us in our homes. Whether it be the lack of hope, faith, or courage, we the people can restore it. We can rise above what the world has spun towards, and come out a head.

As you all most likely know, I am employed here at The Home Center-- a community furniture store! I was given this assignment to write articles on "Changing The Way You Shop Forever" blog, just a few days ago. I thought, huh, what a great opportunity to show some personality. Bring The Home Center to life here on the web!!! I, not only want you, the reader, to know about our stores, but to read down these posts from our fellow Home Center staff, and be inspired. Have your hope restored, give you the courage to express your personality.

I plan to make this blog a "Must See" and I hope you will join me in this journey of discovery! For some of you that already know me, I am a writer at heart- whether I am skilled at it, or not I never let myself get discouraged. It's one of the things that keeps me smiling everyday. Granted I am not accustom to writing with so many eyes following behind me, but that is something I can easy change. Courage! So as you can see I am a pretty lucky person to get a chance to follow my passions. The love for this company, The Home Center, and my love to write! I hope over the next following weeks I can get you all to smile, to join in, to come in, and feel like you are apart of our family!

I urge you to become apart of this swirling world that is upon us,-- join in! Leave me a comment, email, anything that you want. I am interested in hearing from you!!

What to expect from me--Stacy-- in the up coming weeks...

Details about or vender's-- History, when did it all start?-- Words and quotes of the day-- Community events-- What's new with The Home Center-- and last but not least--Sales, add details, and updates!!!!