Travek has moved the blog to our website. Please see us at www.travek.com/blog.

Happy Valentine's Day from Your Friends at Travek

Enjoy some dinnertime instrumental music.

Travek Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award

Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals 

Scottsdale General Contractors

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. February 4, 2014 – Travek, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The Scottsdale Kitchen and Bath Remodeling company was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2013. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 16 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 230 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2014” badge on their profiles, showing the Houzz community their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

“Trust Travek”

“Houzz provides homeowners with the most comprehensive view of home building, remodeling and design professionals, empowering them to find and hire the right professional to execute their vision,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of community for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Travek, Inc. among our “Best Of” professionals for customer satisfaction as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

With Houzz, homeowners can identify not only the top-rated professionals like Travek, but also those whose work matches their own aspirations for their home. Homeowners can also evaluate professionals by contacting them directly on the Houzz platform, asking questions about their work and reviewing their responses to questions from others in the Houzz community.

Follow Travek, Inc. on Houzz 

Scottsdale General Contractors

About Travek, Inc. 

Travek is a family-owned home improvement company, and they have been in home improvements for more than 30 years, and since 2001 under the Travek name. Their goal is to please customers with great service and quality in order to create lifelong relationships and customers, and to be a company one talks about on a good day!

About Houzz 

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality. For more information, visit www.houzz.com

Travek at Maricopa County Home and Garden Show This Weekend

Happy New Year's! Are you looking for some fun and excitement this weekend? Come start out the new year with a big crowd at the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show this weekend at the Arizona Fairgrounds. It's a perfect time to get your ideas together and finally get started on that bathroom or kitchen remodel or other home improvement project you've been wanting to do for a long time! We're located in the Ag Building, just a few booths south of the Home Show offices. Stop by to say hello! Click here for more information about the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show. P.S. If you go to the website ahead of time, there are some discount admission tickets available. Click here for the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show Discount Passes website.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Travek!

We wish each of you a joyous and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We thank you for the part you have played in our lives, and look forward to continuing and growing our relationships in the coming year.

Enjoy the season surrounded by the love of many friends and family.

And now...we had requests again for the 3 hour Christmas music video. It's our pleasure to share!

TraVek: Scottdale Home Remodeling is Among Vendors at Scottsdale Super Expo this Weekend

Welcome to Scottsdale's Super Expo this weekend. There's bound to be lots of fun for everyone, from young to old, children to adults and great adults. We'll be out at WestWorld, just North of Frank Lloyd Wright, east of the 101.

There is going to be a huge combination of people there representing the Women's Expo, Home & Garden Show, Shape Us Up, and Big Green Expo. 

It's from 10-5 on Saturday, November 2 and from 10-4 on Sunday, November 3. 

Here is a list of what's going to be featured there:

• Talent Show
• Stage Performances
• Pet Adoptions
• Pickle Ball Lessons
• Fitness Stations
• Kids Section (with bounce houses)
• Car Show
• Shopping Boutiques
• Prize Giveaways
• Home & Garden Demos

If you'd like more information, CLICK HERE.  If you want directions, CLICK HERE

The admission is FREE for children under 12, and the cost is $10 per adult; however, if you download a ticket RIGHT HERE, it is absolutely FREE FOR ADULTS, TOO!

Stop by and see the folks at TraVek. We'll be happy to meet you! Of course, if you have any questions about remodeling a kitchen or bath, or other home improvement questions, we are more than happy to help!

Happy Fall!

Well, it's already getting close to the end of October. Where does the time fly? We here at TraVek have been busy on many fronts. First of all, the economy has been picking up, and we can tell that by the number of calls and sales our people have been making. That's good news for all of us! Second, you can see we have a new website up. Take a few moments to run through it and see what you think. We'd love your feedback! 

Perhaps you got a mailer recently from us. If you are considering a remodel for the first of the year, it's time to start planning already! Right now it is taking around 6 weeks for our featured Starmark custom cabinets to arrive, so when planning your remodeling schedule, take that into consideration.

We also have a home show at Westworld coming up on November 2 and 3. More on that on Monday!

Have a great weekend. As always, for all your home improvement needs, call TraVek. 480-367-1171

Is It Raining In Your House?

Although the rain here in the Scottsdale area is beautiful and welcome at this time of the year, some are finding it INSIDE THEIR HOMES. Roof leaking? Drywall ruined? Floors trashed? If this is happening to you, give us a call at 480-367-1171 and we'll be out quickly to give you a hand.

Mammograms in Scottsdale Saturday, June 25, 2011!

Good afternoon to all our friends out there.  I just forwarded an email we received from the Home & Design Idea Center in Scottsdale to our mailing list, but I know there are people who out there who are not part of the list. (Surprise, surprise!) Please note that time is of the essence so, for those who are interested or for those who know people who are in need of a mammogram, the mobile mammogram will be at the HDIC on Saturday.     Appointments must be scheduled today!

If you end up going over to the Home  & Design Idea Center on Saturday, take a walk through the building and look at all the neat vignettes set up there. If you're looking to do some sort of home improvement or remodel, you're bound to get some ideas. Make sure to stop by vignette 2068 and ZAP our barcode. We will call you to see how we can help you with your project, AND your name will also be entered in our monthly drawing.

Email We Received From HDIC Is As Follows:  

Home & Design Idea Center visitors and vendors, don't miss the opportunity to care for yourself. A mammogram mobile unit will be at the Home & Design Idea Center on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. providing mammograms. Most doctors feel that early detection tests for breast cancer save thousands of lives each year, and that many more lives could be saved if more women took advantage of these tests.    

For more information and to book your appointment, call 1-888-233-6121. Mobile mammograms will be provided by the Breast Assured mobile unit. ALL insurance companies are accepted, and should you not have insurance, the fee is only $150.00.   

Please take a moment and forward this to all the women in your life, their lives are worth it.    

You must register by Thursday, June 23, 2011.

Thank You,
Home & Design Idea Center Staff

I thank you, too. Remember, for all your home improvement needs, we are just a phone call away.

Sincerely,

Todd Raisanen

President

480-367-1171

Vignette 2068

And the Winner Is....

Randy B. of Glendale is the lucky winner of our Norwex rag this month. He "zapped" the barcode in our vignette at the Home & Design Idea Center last weekend in order to have his name entered into the drawing. Randy, look for the rag in your mailbox within the next couple days.

This past weekend was really active at the HDIC. It makes me think that they've been doing some good advertising because there certainly was no shortage of people. Maybe the people have been passing the word, who knows! Anyhow, we sure enjoyed meeting all kinds of new people and even saw some of our previous customers as well. As always, it was a pleasure.

Mark your calendars for July 9. That's the next MEET THE EXPERTS weekend at HDIC. (In case you don't know, MEET THE EXPERTS is the second weekend of every month.)

Have a super day! Remember, for all your home improvement needs, whether it be kitchen or bath remodel, whole house remodels, additions, landscaping, interior/exterior painting, waterscapes or other, TraVek is only a phone call away (480-367-1171). We look forward to hearing from you. 

TraVek's Booth at Home & Design Idea Center in Scottsdale

We'll be at the Home & Design Idea Center again in Scottsdale tomorrow, June 11 from 10:00 to 4:00. This is a perfect time for anyone looking to do home improvements, because all the EXPERTS will be at their booths ready to help you with ideas and answer questions. There is only one weekend each month when the experts are in, so take advantage of the great opportunity and WELCOME to HDIC!

TraVek, Inc. is located inVignette 2068. 

Be sure to ZAP our barcode so that you will be automatically entered in our monthly drawing for some great Norwex cleaning rags. They are the BEST rags we here at TraVek, Inc have found for shining up granite countertops among many other things. (Click here for more info on Norwex.)

Have a great weekend, and we hope to see you at HDIC.

Winners of Our Home & Design Idea Center May Drawing

Each Monday following "Meet The Experts" weekend at the Home & Design Idea Center in Scottsdale, TraVek, Inc. draws a winner for the Norwex cleaning rag drawing. This month's winners are Richard & Cindy from Sun City West. Congratulations Richard and Cindy. They submitted their contact information at the front desk and then zapped our little barcode in the booth.

Next month might be your lucky month! If you are interested in knowing more about Norwex or how to purchase those rags locally, please contact Susan at TraVek, Inc by email or call 480-367-1171 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            480-367-1171      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

We are dedicated to improving quality within your homes.

Susan

P.S. If you are interested in knowing more about Norwex, we wrote about it in a previous post. CLICK HERE.

TraVek Found A Perfect Rag For Cleaning Granite!

Here at TraVek, Inc. our tagline for a long time mentioned quality service for quality life.  Definitely our purpose is to give you added quality and enjoyment to life through the pleasant surroundings we can design and build for you right within your own walls. We also enjoy looking at the whole picture, and when we see something else that can lend quality to life, we want to pass it on.

Some of us here at TraVek, Inc. have been using Norwex products for some time already. Today I decided to look at their website, and couldn't help but notice their tagline is "Improving Quality of Life".

Briefly, Norwex is environmentally friendly cleaning solutions and products. You don't have to worry about inhaling all kinds of chemicals that may burn your lungs or hurt your eyes. It's gentle and clean. The main product most of us have been enjoying is the cleaning rag. We've found that they work splendid on granite counter tops! You don't have to worry about smears or shine; it leaves no smear and gives lots of shine.

Following is a brief excerpt of what I include in the package of our Monthly Norwex product winners:

NORWEX ENVIRO PRODUCTS

“Clean Without Chemicals”

Why Norwex?

Save Money – This will reduce the use of chemicals, sponges, and paper towels up to 90%!

Save Time – Our cleaning system saves time & effort, making life easier.

Better Health – You don’t breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Dirt & dust are removed instead of spread around. It removes 99% of bacteria from surfaces. This is a great benefit to those with allergies and asthma.

Better Environment – You will be doing your part to preserve the environment by reducing the amount of chemicals used.

It’s Tried & True – True life story…one of our member’s wife was hospitalized for six weeks. During that time, the dishrag did not get changed at home. No kidding, there was no bad smell to the rag, although it was feeling rather grimy by that time. We don’t recommend six weeks without washing, but you get the point!

We LOVE it! - The most exciting discovery for us was how well it works to clean & shine granite.

How Do I Use It?

                               

The Antibac Enviro Cloth can be used for all surfaces. Clean everything using only water. Works great on walls, windows, sinks, tubs, and also as a remover of certain stains on furniture and carpeting such as color crayons or pencil. Can be used dry for dusting. When washing windows, it is recommended to use the NORWEX window cloth to polish the surface as well.

Maintenance:

By Machine - Wash slightly dirty cloths with a little dish/laundry soap and hot water. Wash and with low lint items. DO NOT USE BLEACH OR FABRIC SOFTENER.

By Stove – Cloths can be boiled for 15 minutes to release dirt and grime.

Why is TraVek giving me this cloth? (Since we discovered the cloth we have been drawing a monthly giveaway winner from our new contact and current remodeling customer list.)

Simply because we love the cloths so much, we figured our friends and customers would like them, too.  Many of you have granite countertops, and we have found it to work so well in shining them up, so we are passing on a fantastic product!

Where can I get more NORWEX ENVIRO products?

Call or email TraVek, Inc. for more information. 480-367-1171

GOURMET BBQ at HDIC in Scottsdale, Saturday, April 9, 2011

It's gonna be a party! Come join us and many others tomorrow, Saturday, April 9,  for a FREE GOURMET BBQ at the Home & Design Idea Center  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Scottsdale!  BBQing is compliments of Backyards Unlimited and Arizona Backyard Concepts.

Not only will you get some delicious, sumptuous food, this is also a great chance to meet 100s of local exhibitors and get some new ideas for your home improvements!

TraVek is at HDIC!

 Vignette 2068

TraVek, Inc. is very excited to be a part of the Home & Design Idea Center in Scottsdale.

HDIC is a place where you can go any day of the week and browse the displays at your own pace. The booths are "unmanned"; however,  the second weekend of every month, the experts will be there and available to answer your questions and give advice you may be seeking.   

TraVek Gives Gifts!

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at HDIC. Make sure to stop by our booth and ZAP our barcode, because we give out a lovely NORWEX cleaning rag to someone each month! (These work great on cleaning granite, as well as the rest of your home.)

Todd Raisanen
TraVek, Inc.

Starmark Cabinetry Offers Lyptus Wood Cabinets

We here at Travek have really been impressed with the Lyptus wood cabinets. Beautiful! If you're looking for a higher end, rich looking cabinet, consider Lyptus.

Taken directly from Starmark's website:

Lyptus is a very rich, warm tone, hard, fine-grain hardwood with a rich, warm tone. A darker finish palette minimizes the natural color variation, which can be significant. More than most woods, Lyptus mellows and darkens with exposure to light. 

 As always, we're here to help you with all your home improvement needs. Call now to 480-367-1171 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            480-367-1171      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            480-367-1171      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or click here to email us

TraVek - Latest Trends in Kitchen Designs

TraVek's designers are often asked about the latest trends in kitchen design. Here's a great link that was recently published in Urban Home (CLICK HERE).

A couple things to remember when designing your kitchen space is first of all, what will fit your family? What purpose does your kitchen serve? It is merely a room where food is made? Is it a gathering place that becomes the heart of your home? Do you entertain a lot of guests? Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen? Do you have children or others that you want nearby while you're in the kitchen?

Is Your Kitchen the Heart of Your Home?

There are a lot of questions to ask and answer. That's why it is important to talk with someone who has experience in kitchen design. When someone only remodels a kitchen once or twice in a lifetime, they just may not be in tune to what is going on out there or what is available in the world of remodeling.

Here at TraVek, our designers love to keep on top of what's going on in remodeling. And we're happy to share it with you!  Email now for more information or to set a time for one of our designers to meet with you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from TraVek!

On today, St. Patrick's Day, we want to wish this for you and yours:

"May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you evermore"
      
           -An Old Irish Prayer

TraVek, Inc Setting Up Booth at Home & Design Idea Center in Scottsdale

This week we're excited to be setting up our booth at the Home & Design Idea Center just north of the 101off Pima here. For those of you who are shopping for ideas and don't know where to begin, the Home & Design Idea Center is a great place to start! So many vendors have worked hard to bring gorgeous displays that are only the tip of what they are capable of creating within your homes! You name it, it's there if it's in the home improvement industry!

Stop by to see our booth. We should be set up within the next week, and you'll find us at booth #68!

Need More Painting Tips?

Here's an interesting link with some helpful tips for painting in Arizona. Brian Santos, aka The Wall Wizard, was interviewed prior to the last Home and Garden Show in Phoenix. Enjoy!

Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard, Gives Painting Tips

Take Care of Things Now!

Would you rather paint your house or wait a couple years and replace all the wood, too (eaves, posts, facia)? How about your showers? Are they 10 years old and leaking? Are you interested in taking care of the mold now or would you rather having to end up replacing the walls around them? This may sound harsh, but it is a reality. These are questions based on real-life situations we have seen, as well.

Is your paint oxidized? Is there water getting inside your exterior walls? Let's hope they're not to that point. One way to prevent that is by painting them on a regular basis so that they are more water repellent. Here in Arizona it is recommended to paint the exterior of your home every 6 to 8 years, although most homes look pretty drab if you end up waiting that long.

On another note, taking a look at the economics and trends of the country,  it's looking like a given that inflation is going to hit sooner or later. Thinking in those terms too, you can get more work done for less now than you will be able to down the road.

So many things to think of, but it always pays to plan ahead and be pro-active in taking care of your home. We're here to help you with this and all your home improvement needs. Call now (480-367-1171) or email sales@travek.com for a FREE estimate.