Wednesday 29 June 2016

Jolt Your Lawn Back To Life With These 6 Simple Steps From Shakym

Were you recently impressed with the upkeep of a lawn as you drove past a house on your way home from work or while taking your daily jog? Were you also taken aback by the lush green, thick and neatly cut and weed free grass? Then look no further and head to our Lawn and Garden Department and speak with Shakym, our Customer Sales Representative, who will get you started on the path to your dream lawn - he is dedicated to his work and will give you this "wow" tour of his department to locate your lawn necessities. Further, it's the rainy season, so what better time to start reviving your lawn than now.


Shakym - Sales Rep in Lawn & Garden Dept.
Let’s face it: your yard is an important extension of your home and with today's busy schedules, low maintenance care is key. When you live in the suburbs, a healthy, well-kept lawn is a must says Shakym. He is also of the opinion that before anyone even steps into your house, it’s your front lawn that makes the first impression of your home.

"Achieving a lush lawn doesn't have to be a constant struggle. And you don't have to pay big bucks for a lawn service to douse your yard with chemicals either. Growing healthy, green grass is mainly just a matter of knowing what to give your lawn, and when to give it." Shakym says


Sections of Lawn & Garden Department
"At Rayneau, we can help you with the right advice and the right products to ensure you get the results you are looking for. Keeping your lawn lush, green and weed free can be accomplished with the right lawn equipment. You’ll find everything you need to cultivate a healthy lawn from the roots up in our Lawn and Garden Department. 
It takes work, but it is not impossible to give your lawn a facelift." He continues.

Shakym believes that if you follow these steps it will help to wake up a tired lawn: 
  • Step 1 - Clear lawn of thatch and weeds
Ortho® Weed B Gon® Weed Killer For Lawns
Thatch and weeds can be an ongoing problem that keeps your lawn from living up to its potential. Thatch is an almost impenetrable mat of tangled, intertwined grass and other material on the ground surface. Removing thatch helps you get the best from your lawn. To prevent thatch, keep leaves raked and remove some of the grass clippings after mowing.

Eliminate weeds in your lawn and prevent their return by maintaining healthy grass, using a minimum of weed killers and good timing

  •  Step 2 - Level up the Lawn

Lawn and Garden Accessories
One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to lawns is how to level a lawn. The best time to fill uneven lawn low spots is during vigorous growth, which usually depends on the type of grass grown. Sand is oftentimes used to level lawns but putting sand on lawns can cause problems. Avoid putting sand on a lawn by itself. Using a dry topsoil and sand mix is much better for leveling uneven areas than putting sand on a lawn without mixing.
You can easily make your own lawn patching soil by mixing sand and dry topsoil in equal parts of half-and-half, spreading the leveling mix into low-lying areas of the lawn. Some people also use compost, which is great for enriching the soil. Only add one-half inch of soil mix to the low spots at a time, leaving any existing grass showing through.
After leveling, fertilize lightly and water the lawn thoroughly
  • Step 3 - Feed the lawn

Lawn fertilizer
The trick to a beautifully lush lawn is the application of the right fertilizer at the right time. Fertilizers give plants essential nutrients to survive and thrive. All lawn fertilizers contain three primary nutrients that are labeled in this sequence on the packaging: nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK).
  • Nitrogen (N) promotes rapid growth and lush green color. 
  • Phosphorous (P) helps develop healthy root systems.
  • Potassium (K) boosts the overall health of your grass

Fertilizing your lawn at the right time will help ensure the grass is getting fed when it is most beneficial for the turf. It is recommended that the months April – August are the best months to fertilize your lawn while grass is growing and storing nutrients.  
  • Step 4 - Make the lawn breathe again. 

Lawn & Garden tools
Aeration can be an extremely vital element to a healthy lawn because it allows air and water to penetrate built-up grass or lawn thatch.
Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn.
To aerate the lawn you can use a spike aerator, you simply use the tool to poke holes into the ground with a solid tine, or fork. (photo on the left)

  • Step 5 - Prepare and overseed the lawn. 

Lawn seeds
Overseeding is one of the most important tasks involved in growing a healthy, lush lawn. Over time, lawns that have not been overseeded will grow thin and unhealthy, making it much easier for weeds to overtake the lawn. 
Many experts in lawn care recommend the months  June – August as the ideal months for over-seeding 'tired', worn or drought damaged lawns. Sowing your grass seed is very easy, follow this simple steps and soon you will have a lawn that will turn your neighbours green with envy. 
  1. Rake or scarify the existing lawn 
  2. Spread the seeds
  3. Tread the seeds into the lawn
It's best to try and keep of the lawn area for around 6 weeks after sowing. This is to allow the seeds a chance to get established
  • Step 6 - Caring for the young plants.
Lawn watering set
So, you've recently planted some new grass seed. But now you're wondering, What am I supposed to do next? Not to worry. Your work to this point will be in vain if you do not care for the young grass plants as the seeds germinate and begin to grow. After you've planted your grass seed, continue to water it at least twice a day assuming no rain. Once your new grass is established, you can go back to a normal watering routine. 

Come to Rayneau now and talk to Shakym; his expert advice we guarantee will get your lawn revived,lush green, and be the envy of your neighbours - or, call us now at 450 -7247.


Thursday 23 June 2016

Rayneau's Plumbing Department Offers Top Brand Products At The Best Affordable Prices

Meet Dorial. She has been employed with Rayneau for the past three years and has virtually worked in almost every department at the store. She has that passion for good customer service and believes that every customers deserves the best service available.

She is presently the Customer Sales Representative (CSR) in the Plumbing Department. Dorial enjoys working in this department and strongly believes that the plumbing system is one of the most important parts of your home. She says that no system within the home is used as frequently as or with more dependency than the plumbing. "Think about every time you take a shower, go to the bathroom, wash your hands, do the dishes, do your laundry, etc." She reiterated.

Rayneau has everything the home renovator, handyman, professional contractor or plumber will need, she assures. What we may not have, and that's rare, we can source and bring in for you. "Our range of bathroom, kitchen and plumbing supplies provide you with reliable solutions for any plumbing and home improvement project. Whether you're a professional looking to stock up on tools or a DIY whizz undertaking a new job around the house or garden, come and see us today to get your plumbing project on the move." she said.

Three aisles in Plumbing Department
"We stock a broad range of plumbing supplies to assist you with any kind of toilet repair, HVAC work, under-sink work and faucet repair you may need. We have an impressive assortment of PVC pipe, brass pipe and galvanized pipe here in store to suit any taste or practical requirement. Rayneau even has eco-friendly options to help you save money and live green; plus, smaller plumbing accessories like gaskets, washers and tubing." 

Here is a check list of items which can be found at our store:
  • Bathtub and shower accessories
  • Drain openers, augers and plungers
  • Drain repair and spare parts
  • Faucets
  • Pumps and well supplies
  • Pipes and pipe fittings
  • Septic tank and cesspool equipment
  • Sinks and vanities
  • Toilet seats, toilets and toilet repair items
  • Valves
  • Water filtration supplies
  • Water softeners
A few items in the Plumbing Department
Whether you are looking for new bathroom faucets or sinks, we carry a variety of options so that you can find something that fits with your style and budget. When you are renovating your bathroom, let a new bathtub help you with your new look. No matter what kind of plumbing supplies you are looking for, we are sure to have it here at Rayneau. 

Dorial will be able to help you find everything you need, as she has been helping customers like you with their plumbing and home renovation projects for years. For the best range of affordable plumbing tools and accessories, come to Rayneau Construction & Industrial Products Ltd today or call us at 450-7247 for more info.





Friday 17 June 2016

2 Primary ReasonsTo Paint The Interior Of Your Home

Michael Sebastien
I recently posed this question to Michael Sebastien, our Customer Sales Representative in the Paints and Sundries Department. Why should you paint rooms on the interior of a house? “You will be better able to answer this question when the paint job is completed.” He answered. “At that time you will be proud of the beautiful new rooms that you have created. An interior paint job makes the home more attractive, clean, fresh and beautiful, as if it was brand new! Nothing improves the appearance of the home better than a fresh paint job.”

“Another reason to paint an interior is to increase the value of a home. If you intend on selling your house, it will almost always sell shortly after the application of the paint job, and for a higher price than it would have before. If you have  a vacant home that has been on the market for a long time with no offers, a new coat of paint almost always sells the home within a couple of months .”

When asked about preparations for a painting job, Michael was precise with his answers. “Before you paint there may be holes or cracks in the walls and ceiling. Also furniture often makes unattractive marks on the walls. You may need to compound, sand and prime the walls before starting.” He believes that a good interior house painting totally transforms a home. One of the greatest pleasures he takes in his job he says, is that he loves to create and mix paint colours. “I love to see how good it makes the customers feel when the colour comes out just right. They are always thrilled and grateful for what I have produced.”

To carry out a successful paint job, Michael says you will need the following which are in stock at our store:-
  •          Tape,
  •          drop cloth,
  •          paint try,
  •          paint rollers and refills,
  •          ladder,
  •          small brushes
  •          Paint

At the Department, Michael makes mention of an array of colours to match your every mood. “We’ve grouped our colours into four mood–inspired collections that are guaranteed to harmonize well – Calm, Luxurious, Fresh and Warm.” The sales rep reiterated.

Calm Colours create a calm, cool and sophisticated atmosphere he says. Calm colours:-
  •          Create space in a room.
  •          Give a room that serene, quiet and peaceful feeling of nostalgia.
  •          Add a breezy quality to the space.
  •          Provide the feeling of freshness and radiance.
  •          Work well in bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms.

In our continued discussion about moods and colours with regards to paints,the young man thinks that the deep tones of luxurious colours are able to create relaxing and embracing areas with dramatic atmospheres. Reds, Deep Blues, Oranges, and Greens add that touch of class and luxury to any space.

Fresh colours he continues “are used to adjust the temperatures in a room and work well in those rooms where there are lots of natural sunlight, while warm colours bring a level of sophistication and subtlety that create a perfect place to retreat to and relax.”  Fresh and warm colours are effective in kitchens/bathrooms and living rooms respectively. 

These colours fall in the realm of different shades of reds, blues, greens and yellows

 With Father’s Day just around the corner, don’t you want to make dad’s room stand out? Come down to our store and present any colour and we will match it to your satisfaction. 

At RCIP Ltd we have a cutting edge Spectrophotometer that can scan a wide range of samples and generate the perfect formula. You can choose from the colour of your new curtains, the shade of your favourite flower or a colour from another paint manufacturer and Michael will find the perfect match in the Ultimate finish!



Tuesday 14 June 2016

8 Affordable Gifts To Wow That Special Dad On Father's Day

Following in the footsteps of Valentine’s Day which celebrates your loved ones and Mother's Day to show the woman in your life just how special she is, Father's Day is a worldwide occasion in celebration of your dad.

Falling on the third Sunday in June, it celebrates the impact fathers and father figures have on the lives of their children. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, it's an internationally recognized event. Father's Day began around 100 years ago over in the US and has since made its mark all over the world.
Father’s Day can be a tough one. Sure, you could just pick him up another tie or get one of these popular colognes – he probably wouldn’t make a fuss. But why not get him something unique this year? After all, we’re talking about the guy who probably taught you how to tie your shoelaces, play ball, etc, and likely a thing or two about being your best.

This year, get dad a gift he really wants. Rayneau has a huge selection of Father's Day gift ideas for all types of dads. Is yours a DIY dad, BBQ dad, or a landscaper dad? Whichever dad he is, Rayneau can help make this a Father's Day to remember.

So, how exactly do you treat a dad that just about has and knows it all - yet deserves to be celebrated this June? Well, we've got you covered.
Here are  gift ideas from Rayneau, to fit every budget and taste. These cool finds will really wow him.


Makita Combined Drill
Power tools and handy accessories are a great go-to gift idea for Father’s Day, but don’t forget the  Makita Combined drill HP457DWe. This is a great tool for the DIYer dad
Features/benefits:


  • Powered exclusively by the G-Series Li-ion battery
  • Compact and lightweight design.
  • All metal gear construction ensures high transmission durability.
  • Single sleeve keyless chuck enables easy bit installation/removal with one hand.
  • Ergonomically designed rubberized soft grip provides more control and comfort.


Retracting extension cord reel
Instead of the usual, cumbersome extension cords he’s used to, get him this Proline Electrical retracting extension cord reel. An impressive 30-foot cord easily pulls out and locks at whatever length his project requires, and it automatically retracts when he’s done. He’ll also love how easily it stores, unlike his typical extension cords.

Chapin  Wide Mouth 20v Battery Backpack Sprayer
For the dad who has his kitchen or lager sized garden. This Chapin Sprayer is more than handy. 
·         Features a Black & Decker 20-volt Lithium Ion battery for up to 1.75 hours of continuous spraying
·         35-40 psi with a 35-foot maximum horizontal spray stream
·         4-gallon tank with 6-inch wide mouth funnel for easy filling and cleaning
·         Cushion grip shut-off with three nozzles for a variety of applications

·         Deluxe Padded Shoulders for prolonged use.

  BBQ  Grill and Char Rock
Give your grill master a gift that's smoking' hot! Like this charcoal  grill, Pumie Char Rock and more.
BBQ Grill has a long life sturdy steel construction with porcelain enamel finish Top and bottom vents for precise temperature control Stainless steel spring handle Heavy gauge chrome plated grid 138 square inches of cooking surface. 
Pumie Char rock -The pumice 100-percent pure natural pumice charcoal rock is a replacement rock for gas and electric grills. Covers 320 sq in. It heats faster, saves fuel, and gives better heat distribution while reducing flare up.

BBQ Tool Set
Barbecue set provides 18 grilling tools and a handled plastic storage case.
Includes:- 
  • barbecue fork, tongs, and slotted spatula with scraper and bottle opener. 
  • basting brush, grill brush, all-purpose knife, 8 corn holders, and 4 skewers. 
  • Gleaming stainless-steel construction; riveted wood handles with hanging loops

Makita Brush cutter 4-Stroke
The rains are here and you can bet your lawn will be growing at a rapid rate. What a better way to keep your lawn well trimmed and to make dad’s work a lot easier than with a Makita brush cutter.
  • World's lightest 4-Stroke brushcutter
  • Multi position engine can be used at any angle
  • Uses unleaded fuel; no fuel and oil mixing required
  • Two piece flexible universal guard for both saw blade and nylon head
  • Rubberised soft grip provides more control and comfort

8' Step Ladder
Offer dad a little extra safety as he checks off his to-do list with Werner's Podium Ladder.
  •  LIGHT WEIGhT - Patented aluminum boxed frame
  •  EASY TO USE - Easily folds with the one-hand lock/release latch
  • CONVENIENT - Project trays include slots for tools, paint, and other project materials 
  •  STABLE AND SECURE - Large platform step with slip-resistant tread design
  • EASY TO CARRY - Carrying handle with security lock
WD-40 
No dad's toolbox is complete without a can of WD-40. WD-40 - the undisputed champion in sizes and applications for every need. This trusted and proven problem solver has so many uses and works so effectively that it can be found in almost every shop and garage in St Lucia. It is essential in any maintenance environment.





There are just eight (8) more shopping days until Father’s Day. Come down to Rayneau now and select anyone of our unique  gifts for this special dad.




Thursday 2 June 2016

CIE Ltd Blast Off On Major Project

Artist concept of the Complex upon Completion
Ground works have started on building an EC$64 million, 75,000 square foot administrative complex in Vieux Fort that will serve residents of the south. 
The sod turning ceremony was held at the project site on April 20, 2016. During that ceremony Mr Gajadhar, team leader of the company Construction and Industrial Equipment Ltd (CIE Ltd), who has been contracted to construct this mammoth building reiterated "I feel really good as being part of this. This project is going to be good for Vieux Fort and good for St Lucia ………we have to make sure it comes out very well so that all can be very proud of it.”

Interview - project manager
 The site is presently buzzing with activity as excavation works are being undertaken to build internal roads, the car park and taking care of some landscaping as well. According to Roy Stan, site project manager, “We have completed squaring the topsoil and right now we are  now putting the primary roads in place. Presently we are dealing with the car park area and the primary roads and adding material for the sub-base.” The primary roads are a vital link for transportation of equipment and materials to the different sections on the work site.


Excavation Process
At the moment the top soil has been excavated and sill is being placed to level with the embankment. The existing gutter which separates the whole site into two sections will be converted into a retention pond and over it will be two bridges – one at the front and the other at the back to connect the two areas, namely main car park and building.
According to Roy the construction will include three buildings – A,B and C. Buildings A will be the one closest to the road and will be the main building to access the other two. Building C and B will be built diagonally and parallel respectively to the Vieux Fort/Micoud Highway.

An existing pond which is located at the back nearest to the school will be re-designed and made more eco-friendly to add to the ambiance and aesthetics of the whole administrative complex. The Project manager concluded.


He continued, that a section Vieux Fort–Micoud Highway near the front of the proposed building will be redesigned to accommodate two roundabouts – one on the compounds itself, and the other on the highway where a walkway will be constructed to accommodate pedestrians.

A view at the work site

Approximately twenty men are on site in the initial stages but the numbers are expected to increase significantly in the coming months .

Upon completion of the project, which is due in 2018, a number of basic services will become available to residents in the south of Saint Lucia, thanks to a project being undertaken by the Government of Saint Lucia, in partnership with the National Insurance Corporation (NIC).




Slideshow showing works at the project









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