"The environment stimulates thinking," says Grand
Valley student, Jessica Pontow.
"The ethereal atmosphere helps capture inspiration," agrees fellow student, Patrick Herta.
Both Pontow and Herta note the unique setting of the Bitter End Coffee House. The coffee shop is one of the few twenty-four hour vendors in the area, prompting students to stop in for a warm drink. It also is one of the few coffee shops to occupy a 100-year old building.
That’s right, The Bitter End’s clientele, “the third shift crowd,” “local photographers,” and “business professionals,” are sipping their locally roasted drink under the gleam of an original tin ceiling supported by 200-year old salvaged hand-hewn timbers.
Built in the early 1900s, the building was the first Kent State Bank established outside Grand Rapid’s city limits. Its visitors were hardly late-night procrastinators or local artisans thirsty for a cup, rather the bank served local furniture factory workers. After undergoing the company name change, from Kent State Bank to Old Kent Bank, the shop changed hands again. No longer providing customers with their weekly check,Our technology gives rtls systems developers the ability. the place offered its customers new looks as a beauty salon during the 1930s.
It wasn’t until Sprite’s father lost his job at Amway and decided to change his occupation to a coffee shop owner that the building changed hands again. Sprite decided to move his coffee shop closer to downtown when he decided to buy the place. With Sprite’s purchase, the building retired its then 70-year career as Philips and Rowe Radio and TV shop.
The old bank building was renovated in 2004 but kept the original leaded glass windows, porcelain tile floors, and Greek border motif. Students like Abby Carlson lean against the original oak woodwork as they enjoy cup of the place’s signature drink, French Kiss.
Although Sprite wishes he could have “made the place larger,” and notes the building doesn’t offer much opportunity for expansion, he keeps an emphasis on the inherent atmosphere of the old structure. The many photographs and unusual signs “maintain the early 20th century character.” The shop boasts an open view of the espresso machine and allows customers to watch “the old school” approach of making a hot drink.
The Bitter End’s signature menu might change three times annually, allowing for seasonal drinks, but it would seem that solid, old-timey feel of its walls will always be the same.
Give grout a new look: Homeowners don’t have to rip out their bathroom shower tile or tile floors to make it look new again. If your tile is in good shape you can hire a company to re-grout, clean, seal, or stain grout to make it look like it did the day it was installed. Costs are determined by the amount of work, but generally range from $100 to $400. If your tiles are in good shape, but you are not fond of the color – you can reglaze them. A trick to test if your tile is good or needs to be repaired/replaced: knock on the tile, it if rattles or if you find cracks, call a professional before water gets behind the tiles, which can cause further damage.
When faced with dingy grey grout in her bathroom, homeowner Catherine Young decided to have the tile re-grouted. "After years of trying to get that grout cleaned I realized it wasn’t going to happen. The choices were either put new floors in or try to find somebody who knew about re-grouting, sealing that type of thing," she said. Young is very pleased with the results. “Now the grout is probably back to what it was when I moved in," she said. "And it was very inexpensive, a very inexpensive choice for something that has a dramatic change in how it looked.”
Bathtub refinishing/reglazing: Over time, the bathtub begins to show signs of wear – stains, scratches or a dull finish. Refinishing an existing bathtub can achieve the look of a brand-new tub and consumes much less time and money than replacing one. Bathtub refinishing is an option that can return a bathtub or shower enclosure to like-new appearance for about $500. However, homeowners need to maintain the tub with proper cleaners. Steer clear of beach or abrasive cleaners, and avoid dripping faucets and leaving down wet rubber bath mats – which could wear down the finish over time. This project also requires proper ventilation – ask which methods the company uses as well as what type of materials/chemicals/coatings they will use before you sign a contract and begin work.
“It’s really a nice alternative," said contractor Paul Dickerson, "because bathtubs as well as tile over the years get scoured,The MaxSonar ultrasonic sensor offers very short to long-range detection and ranging. stains, and tile becomes porous. So this creates a barrier so that the water can’t get behind the tile. It also puts a coating on the tub to make it look pretty much brand new. It’s a very shiny, durable surface. It’s a nice alternative to replacing everything.”
This sale will feature some two dozen higher-end “signature” pieces as part of the gallWe mainly supply professional craftspeople with wholesale turquoise beads from china,ery’s Americana and Continental Fine Antiques Auction.The howo truck is offered by Shiyan Great Man Automotive Industry, Glencoe items will include a Federal-style sleigh bed, a secretary-bookcase (also known as a Butler’s desk), garden urns, a French settee, cylinder music box and a bronze figural fountain.
The first sale of Holt-Green items was held Nov. 19. It featured about 500 lots of mostly general merchandise pieces to include some furniture lighting fixtures,Find detailed product information for howo spare parts and other products. textiles, fine crystal, porcelain and fine arts.
George and Jerry Nall, who acquired the historic home in the 1990s and completed a massive renovation effort, donated the property, located about 150 feet off N.C. 62 North, adjacent to the historic Glencoe mill village property, to Elon University. The university has no specific plans for use of the property at this time, according to a university spokesman.
George Nall said he was pleased with the results of the first sale. “It was handled beautifully by Jon (Lambert, owner of the Mebane Gallery).”
When the Nalls bought the property, “It could barely be seen from the highway due to many years of neglect. We cut for days through wisteria, ivy and underbrush.”
"The ethereal atmosphere helps capture inspiration," agrees fellow student, Patrick Herta.
Both Pontow and Herta note the unique setting of the Bitter End Coffee House. The coffee shop is one of the few twenty-four hour vendors in the area, prompting students to stop in for a warm drink. It also is one of the few coffee shops to occupy a 100-year old building.
That’s right, The Bitter End’s clientele, “the third shift crowd,” “local photographers,” and “business professionals,” are sipping their locally roasted drink under the gleam of an original tin ceiling supported by 200-year old salvaged hand-hewn timbers.
Built in the early 1900s, the building was the first Kent State Bank established outside Grand Rapid’s city limits. Its visitors were hardly late-night procrastinators or local artisans thirsty for a cup, rather the bank served local furniture factory workers. After undergoing the company name change, from Kent State Bank to Old Kent Bank, the shop changed hands again. No longer providing customers with their weekly check,Our technology gives rtls systems developers the ability. the place offered its customers new looks as a beauty salon during the 1930s.
It wasn’t until Sprite’s father lost his job at Amway and decided to change his occupation to a coffee shop owner that the building changed hands again. Sprite decided to move his coffee shop closer to downtown when he decided to buy the place. With Sprite’s purchase, the building retired its then 70-year career as Philips and Rowe Radio and TV shop.
The old bank building was renovated in 2004 but kept the original leaded glass windows, porcelain tile floors, and Greek border motif. Students like Abby Carlson lean against the original oak woodwork as they enjoy cup of the place’s signature drink, French Kiss.
Although Sprite wishes he could have “made the place larger,” and notes the building doesn’t offer much opportunity for expansion, he keeps an emphasis on the inherent atmosphere of the old structure. The many photographs and unusual signs “maintain the early 20th century character.” The shop boasts an open view of the espresso machine and allows customers to watch “the old school” approach of making a hot drink.
The Bitter End’s signature menu might change three times annually, allowing for seasonal drinks, but it would seem that solid, old-timey feel of its walls will always be the same.
Give grout a new look: Homeowners don’t have to rip out their bathroom shower tile or tile floors to make it look new again. If your tile is in good shape you can hire a company to re-grout, clean, seal, or stain grout to make it look like it did the day it was installed. Costs are determined by the amount of work, but generally range from $100 to $400. If your tiles are in good shape, but you are not fond of the color – you can reglaze them. A trick to test if your tile is good or needs to be repaired/replaced: knock on the tile, it if rattles or if you find cracks, call a professional before water gets behind the tiles, which can cause further damage.
When faced with dingy grey grout in her bathroom, homeowner Catherine Young decided to have the tile re-grouted. "After years of trying to get that grout cleaned I realized it wasn’t going to happen. The choices were either put new floors in or try to find somebody who knew about re-grouting, sealing that type of thing," she said. Young is very pleased with the results. “Now the grout is probably back to what it was when I moved in," she said. "And it was very inexpensive, a very inexpensive choice for something that has a dramatic change in how it looked.”
Bathtub refinishing/reglazing: Over time, the bathtub begins to show signs of wear – stains, scratches or a dull finish. Refinishing an existing bathtub can achieve the look of a brand-new tub and consumes much less time and money than replacing one. Bathtub refinishing is an option that can return a bathtub or shower enclosure to like-new appearance for about $500. However, homeowners need to maintain the tub with proper cleaners. Steer clear of beach or abrasive cleaners, and avoid dripping faucets and leaving down wet rubber bath mats – which could wear down the finish over time. This project also requires proper ventilation – ask which methods the company uses as well as what type of materials/chemicals/coatings they will use before you sign a contract and begin work.
“It’s really a nice alternative," said contractor Paul Dickerson, "because bathtubs as well as tile over the years get scoured,The MaxSonar ultrasonic sensor offers very short to long-range detection and ranging. stains, and tile becomes porous. So this creates a barrier so that the water can’t get behind the tile. It also puts a coating on the tub to make it look pretty much brand new. It’s a very shiny, durable surface. It’s a nice alternative to replacing everything.”
This sale will feature some two dozen higher-end “signature” pieces as part of the gallWe mainly supply professional craftspeople with wholesale turquoise beads from china,ery’s Americana and Continental Fine Antiques Auction.The howo truck is offered by Shiyan Great Man Automotive Industry, Glencoe items will include a Federal-style sleigh bed, a secretary-bookcase (also known as a Butler’s desk), garden urns, a French settee, cylinder music box and a bronze figural fountain.
The first sale of Holt-Green items was held Nov. 19. It featured about 500 lots of mostly general merchandise pieces to include some furniture lighting fixtures,Find detailed product information for howo spare parts and other products. textiles, fine crystal, porcelain and fine arts.
George and Jerry Nall, who acquired the historic home in the 1990s and completed a massive renovation effort, donated the property, located about 150 feet off N.C. 62 North, adjacent to the historic Glencoe mill village property, to Elon University. The university has no specific plans for use of the property at this time, according to a university spokesman.
George Nall said he was pleased with the results of the first sale. “It was handled beautifully by Jon (Lambert, owner of the Mebane Gallery).”
When the Nalls bought the property, “It could barely be seen from the highway due to many years of neglect. We cut for days through wisteria, ivy and underbrush.”
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