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June 10th will be the eighth anniversary of Marine’s devastating 2016 warehouse fire. It started in the Nantucket Island Resorts laundry facility inside a leased portion of Marine’s warehouse. The fire was reported around 10:30pm by a passer-by. Before the fire was extinguished, the building was a total loss. The Nantucket Fire Department, short handed and with distant hydrants, did a miraculous job saving our main building and surrounding houses from damage. Thankfully, the wind was blowing toward the harbor, or there could have been much more devastation. Five 250-gallon propane tanks on the outside of the building could also have exploded. Fortunately, there was no one inside the building at the time and there were no injuries. After the fire, our company worked together with our customers and the community to continue our mission of serving Nantucket. In July 2018, with the opening of the new drive-through facility Marine Home Center was able to expand its assortment, storage capacity, and further improve its service to its customers. | |
A few days after the fire, a look inside at the damage. | |
Demolition and removal of old building. | |
All that remained was the old slab. | |
Photo credit - Dirck Van Lieu | |
The Building Materials Facility today. | |
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts had over 299 communities adopt the Board of Building Regulations and Standards Stretch Code as of November 16, 2021. Nantucket was one of these municipalities to adopt the change. These changes to building codes have been gradual and Nantucket is about to experience the next tightening of these codes.
On July 1, 2024, an updated Stretch Energy Building Code will go into effect. The update will make the energy code requirements for new buildings and additions more stringent, ultimately making new buildings more energy efficient through tighter building envelope and other requirements.
The primary reason for the changes to the current building code is the federal government wanting to make homes less dependent on fossil fuels.
These rules are governed by a "Home Energy Rating System", or HERS rating. There are many factors that contribute to the total HERS rating. Doors and windows are among many products that will contribute to the overall HERS rating and that’s where Marine can help. Our staff is well-trained to assist you in choosing the best available door and window options for your next project.
In addition to the exterior window and door choices that need scrutiny, there is a growing list of other building materials, such as insulation, house wrap, roof underlayment, etc., that perform a critical part in the building envelope.
Marine Home Center is committed to aligning our inventoried products with the most suitable options to help achieve HERS rating compliance. We look forward to assisting you on your next project.
| -Greg Marsh, Building Materials Manager | |
The Appliance Service office has relocated to 5 Bayberry Ct. | |
Appliance parts and accessories available include | |
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refrigerator water filters for SubZero, GE, Whirlpool, Electrolux, and LG.
Copper vents are available in four sizes: 4", 6", 8", and 10".
Twinkle stainless steel cleaner, and Affresh cleaners for dishwashers, ice machines, and washing machines are also available.
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By Leslie Linsley
Author of Nantucket Island Living (Stewart, Tabori & Chang)
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A Season of Possibilities! | |
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June is when we ease into summer and embrace new experiences. Summers on Nantucket are inspirational. It’s the beginning of the social season, where memories are made. Our lifestyles change and minimal tweaks keep our homes looking fresh and interesting. We enjoy leisurely meals with friends and family and being on vacation at home. Setting a beautiful table lets guests know they are celebrated and sets the stage for memorable conversation. Candlelight makes us linger longer. Move artwork or collections around, change furniture placements, create ambience with a table lamp on a kitchen counter.
- Start with a color scheme. I love the crispness of green and white; a white orchid in a lightship basket for a centerpiece, oversized green and white dishtowels for napkins paired with placemats made from corn maize and matching napkin rings.
- Combine old and new. My grandmother’s ornate silver sugar bowl holds an herb plant.
- Group champagne and water glasses (Housewares) to hold votive candles.
- Use food, such as fruit and veggies for table “props.”
- Tuck a sprig of fresh herbs under each napkin ring.
- For country casual, fill a large white pitcher with wildflowers to complement your table linens.
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Save the Date for Benjamin Moore's Contractor Appreciation Day! | |
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Celebrating our local painters
RESCHEDULED:
June 7, 2024 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Grow your business with Benjamin Moore by talking to the local representatives at the event about paints and stains, discuss the benefits of their Customer Rewards Program and ask about the specialized services that they offer to support painters!
Join us for demos, giveaways, coffee, and sweet treats.
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Designed by HGTV Fixer Upper host Joanna Gaines, these spray paints have a premium, durable, ultra-matte "chalk" finish that will provide great coverage, allow refinishing for difficult decorative pieces, and hide with great sag resistance. The paint dries quickly and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Finish with a clear coat spray to compliment the line of colors! Talk to Paint Manager Chris Trapp to learn more about the new line of spray paints. | |
Pica is the best construction marker in the industry. Their marking pencils all come with a durable pocket holster for one-hand operation, long lasting, heavy duty, waterproof lead, and the ability to mark in deep holes. The Pica Dry, Big Dry, and Big Ink construction markers are must-haves for any job site. | |
WIN A COOLER SET FOR DAD! | |
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Marine is running a Father's Day promotion with the Inquirer & Mirror. Enter to win the Yeti Ready to Roll, valued at $500 by simply providing your email address.
The Ready to Roll set includes a Yeti Roadie Wheeled Cooler (pictured above) with a Yeti Cup Caddy (on right side of cooler) and a Yeti Cooler Divider (inside).
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A new grill makes a great Father's Day gift! | |
Beat the heat! Air conditioners and dehumidifiers have relocated inside the front entrance of Housewares. | |
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Enjoy summer on the beach with the Telescope Light ‘n Easy High Boy. The lightweight beach chair features a foldable aluminum frame, adjustable reclining back and white Marine Grade Polymer (MGP) arms with cup holders and integrated bottle openers.
Talk to Showroom Manager Ramune for more information!
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I was once reprimanded for making too many trips to my truck during the work day. I think the suspicion was that I was going for a nip periodically, but the real reason was that I was fetching tools that my employer did not have. What neither of us had was a handy tote that could be loaded with many of the tools needed for the day, saving the trips.
Most of the major tool brands offer totes that can be permanently loaded with a variety of hand and power tools or loaded from the mother ship with things needed for the job at hand. Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Festool have open-topped carriers that can be locked onto their respective power tool cases for secure transport in the truck or by hand. Crescent and CLC make soft models that stand alone, but share with the others numerous compartments to keep tools organized. I find open topped totes convenient because I can find what I’m looking for at a glance, assuming that I haven’t piled too many things in them.
There are also hard totes from Milwaukee, Festool, and others, good for when the soft sided ones won’t do. Some, for both hard and soft, have partitions and inserts that can be swapped to suit.
When you know what you’ll need at the start of the day, totes can save you many trips to the van, and the chewing out from your boss!
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