4 Ways to Give Your Home that Magical Curb Appeal Which Gets People Excited

Looking to step up your home’s curb appeal? You know what they say – first impressions are everything whether you’re trying to sell your home or simply refresh the exterior. The exterior of your home is the first thing a person sees when they visit your home, and the last thing they see when they leave. An elegant front door, a lush garden and a welcoming walkway can all add to your home’s aesthetic appeal. 

These 4 easy tips will have the outside of your home in excellent shape in no time.

1 – Paint Front Door: One of the first things people are drawn to is your front door. It’s the main entrance to your home and it deserves a little TLC. By painting your door you make your home stand out, showing that you’ve taken care of your door will give people a positive first impression, without them worrying what else you haven’t taken care of, if it is scuffed, flaking or damaged.

You can choose a new colour at this point, but stick to a fairly neutral colour unless you are certain that it works with your property style and garden. If you like the colour you already have, simply repaint it to keep it fresh. Our Paint and Sundries Department will be of invaluable assistance in choosing all your painting needs.

2 – Clear Weeds: Maybe the weeds in your front garden don’t bother you, but it’s another one of those tasks which, when taken care of, allows the people passing by to see that you’re the kind of person who has taken care of their home. The more often you keep on top of the weeding, the fewer lengthy sessions you’ll have to spend doing it. Contact our Lawn and Garden Department for tools and products.

While you’re at this task, it’s worth sweeping your pathway, clearing any weeds you’ve pulled up as well as any litter or foliage which has fallen there. This makes a clear path for visitors and does wonders for the overall impression your front garden gives off.

3 – Update Welcome Mat: It’s understandable that over time the welcome mat at your door will become a little disheveled and rough around the edges, so throw the old one out and sharpen up your doorstep with a new welcome mat. A trim, bright looking mat will help tie all your other work together, giving visitors and friends a clean impression of your home before stepping in – it also signals that your carpets inside are less likely to be tracked with mud.

4 - Pressure Wash Driveway: If your drive or pathway is made up of concrete, bricks or tiles, they’ll no doubt have gotten a little murkier over the years due to pollution and general weathering. Whether they’ve gone green, grey or black, get the pressure washer out – or rent one from Rayneau Rentals & Sales – and give them a good blast. You’ll soon notice the difference and so will  your neigbours and friends.

The Holiday season is just around the corner. If you're thinking of a curb appeal, we have in stock all you'll need. Visit any RAYNEAU store at Corinth (450-7247), Monchy (450-7248), Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759) branch, or visit our website www.raycip.com. We're always happy to serve you! #ShopRayneau #EverythingUnderOneRoof.

 

 

 

 

The Best Time to Update Your Decor for the Holiday Season is Right Now!

                                                                         Have a Holly Jolly October!

Do you wait to put up holiday decorations until November? Or maybe you don't put up the tree until the week before Christmas? Our philosophy on holiday decorating has always been "the more the merrier" and "the sooner the better," meaning we start decorating for Christmas early in October. If you have doubts about this timing, you might reconsider this year: Scientists actually say that decorating for the holidays can make you happier. So why not start as early as possible? 

Decorating your home for Christmas months before the holiday — even as early as October — can make you a happier person, according to a report. Decking the halls early is a spirit-booster because it tends to trigger pleasant childhood memories, and makes folks feel more social, experts and studies show. When you’re putting up decorations, you’re thinking of happier times, times with family and friends and family traditions you engaged in.

Navita Designs got plenty of Christmas decoration ideas to get you started—all of which make you happy, help you connect with the neighbors, and bring some (literal) light to your community. And if you’re planning to do any Christmas DIY projects, why not get a head start in the October? Plus, Christmas music is always acceptable, no matter what the season. So bust out the ornaments, throw a batch of Christmas cookies in the oven, and start decorating.

Navita at tree

Navita Designs Christmas Collection is now open and ready to serve you. We are located at Rayneau on the Vide Bouteille Highway, Castries. For your convenience we are opened Mon- Fri- 9:00am -5:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am to 2:00pm Come see us TODAY for all your Christmas Décor!

For more information give us a call at (758) 721-8016.

 

 

 

 

CIE on Track to Complete New Marigot Hospital by April 2021.

View of New Hospital Upon Completion

Without a doubt and as expected "...work is progressing at a quick pace and on schedule on the new Marigot Hospital in Dominica," says an official from the RG Group Of Companies.

Construction began on the New Marigot Hospital in January 2020 and is expected to be completed in April 2021.

The new Marigot Hospital which will occupy 55,800 square feet, and will be fully equipped with an operating theatre, ICU, in-patient wards, Accident and Emergency, lab  is being constructed by Construction and Industrial Equipment Ltd.(CIE)

Below is a timeline giving you an idea how works have been progressing on the new Marigot Hospital.  

April 2020:  Take a look at the #NewMarigotHospital as of April 23, 2020. Workers are going the extra mile to make the vision to reality! Installation of reinforcements on the suspended ground floor slab is ongoing.

July 2020: Workers take advantage of the good weather to pour concrete for the second-floor walls, beams and posts of the #NewMarigotHospital  

August 2020: Here's the site update for the New Marigot Hospital as of August 15, 2020. Workers now shift to complete the interior structural works of the #NewMarigotHospital. Swift progress indeed! 

September 2020: Here's the site update for the New Marigot Hospital as of September 11, 2020. Exterior plastering, block and fit-out works are being completed for the #NewMarigotHospital. So far so good! We are more than halfway through the construction process to complete this state-of-the-art health facility.  

With the completion of this hospital as well as other health facilities under construction island wide the Prime Minister of Dominica is confident that the island can become one of the leaders in health care services and delivery in the Caribbean. – one of the most significant outcomes of the changes and benefits that Dominicans will enjoy in health care.

CIE Ltd Signs DBF Agreement for Roads in Gros Islet and Castries North

DPS Calvin Lee, PS Ivor Daniel and CEO of CIE Rayneau Gajadhar

On September 4, 2020, the Contracts for the Design Finance Construct Agreement between the Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) and Construction and Industrial Equipment Limited (CIE), was officially signed.

Under this project the Contractor, CIE Ltd, a subsidary of Rayneau Group of Companies is responsible for the design, finance and construction of 57 roads (totaling 17.5 km), 36 roads in the district of Gros Islet (totaling 12.2 km) and 22 in the district of Castries North (totaling 5.3 km). 

Of these 57 roads, 43 are to be constructed with asphalt and the remaining 14 are to be constructed in concrete. Along with the pavement construction there will be the associated drainage and retaining wall construction required for each road.

                                                                         A section of the Banse/La Haut Road

The Rayneau Group has a proven track record in handling these types of projects. The Laborie Village/Banse La Haut and the Ciceron projects stand testimony to the quality of work Constuction & Industrial Equipment Limited (CIE) has delivered.

                                                                               Slideshow - ceremony photos

In this “Design-Build-Finance” (DBF) agreement between the Government and Construction & Industrial Equipment Ltd (CIE), the latter assumes responsibility for the majority of the design work, all construction activities, the short-term financing for the entire project, together with the risk of providing these services for a fixed fee.

The Rayneau Group of Companies is pleased to be assisting the Government of St Lucia in bettering our communities. 

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CIE Ltd Awarded 3 Contracts Under The Dominica BNTF 9th Programme

There can be no doubt that CIE’s professionalism, competence and work ethics must have greatly influenced the citizenry of Dominica to continue to have confidence in the company’s work in that it is able to deliver projects on time and with exceptional quality. Bravo to Rayneau Team!!!

Recently Construction & Industrial Equipment Ltd has been awarded three (3) contracts under the ninth (9th) BNTF programme by the Government of Dominica. They are namely:

1. Castle Bruce Secondary School Production Facility
2. Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities Development Centre
3. Dominica Community High School Extension

The Government of Dominica was able to secure a grant from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost of implementing the ninth (9^th) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme. The funds provide the means to deliver basic public services to the people in vulnerable communities. 

Castle Bruce Secondary School Production Facility

Our very own Ms. Gifta Eugene at the sod turning ceremony for Castle Bruce Production facility

At the signing ceremony, the project manager at the Basic Needs Trust Fund, Mr Michael Carette gave a detailed overview of the project. “This school production facility entails the construction of a concrete chicken coup with troughs and feeders. Provision is also made for small cages, hatching pens and breeding pens. The second component involves the construction of a concrete slaughter house with timber and metal roof.” He said.

Mr Carette also went on to mention the installation of  waste basins, knife sanitizers and aluminum tables as well as ,a the construction of a washroom facility..

Minister for Education and Parliamentary Representative for Castle Bruce, Octavia Alfred welcomed the initiative and believes that not only will this project prepare students for CXC,  but also present opportunity to engage in animal husbandry and fund raising for the school.

This project comes at a cost of $630,000.00.

Dominica Community High School Extension

Ms. Gifta Eugene doing the honours for CIE Ltd for the  Dominica Community High School Extension Project

This project which comes at a cost of $1.2M will consist of two concrete floor structures which will house a resource room, an auditorium, a library and a computer room.

The Minister of Sports, Culture and Community Development, Rosalyn Paul noted that the new extension will address the many challenges faced by the students.

The Parliamentary Representative for Roseau South Constituency Chekeri Lockart-Hypolite stated, “ I am grateful and humble for this contract signing as this marks yet another commitment to the improvement of communities in ways which impact families and individuals.” 

Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities Development Centre  (DAPD)

Ms Gifta Eugene on behalf of CIE Ltd signing the contract for the DAPD Project.

This contract consists of the construction of a modern and resilient facility for persons with disabilities which is estimated at $900,000.00.

According to the Minister responsible for Dominicans with disabilities, “The Government…..continues to place the well-being of all citizens at the core of our development. We are therefore committed to the holistic development of all the members of the DAPD family.”

The Executive Director of the DAPD, Natalie Murphy, in her brief remarks felt assured that this new building will serve as a module of what a disability friendly building should look like. “…on completion the building is going to demonstrate what it is to build a physically accessible building. It will also serve as a model for other builders to build and create disability friendly facilities,” The CEO added.

 

 

New School Year Starts – Happy Safe Learning from Rayneau Group of Companies.

With the start of the new school year, a lot must have happened so that students can learn and thrive without raising the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Returning to school this new school year poses new challenges for schools, including implementing mitigation measures (e.g., social distancing, cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, use of masks), addressing social, emotional, and mental health needs of students, addressing potential learning loss, and preparing for the probability of COVID-19 cases within the broader school community.

​Schools provide more than just academics to children and adolescents. In addition to reading, writing and math, students learn social and emotional skills, get exercise, and have access to mental health support and other services that cannot be provided with online learning. For many children and adolescents, schools are safe places to be while parents or guardians are working.  For many families, schools are where kids get healthy meals, access to the internet and other vital services.

To stay safe, there are a number of steps schools should be taking to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They include:

Physical distancing: The goal for students and adults is to stay at least 6 feet apart to help prevent the spread of the virus. However, research has found that spacing desks at least 3 feet apart and avoiding close contact may have similar benefits--especially if students wear cloth face coverings and do not have symptoms of illness. Teachers and staff should stay 6 feet apart from other adults and from students when possible. Teachers and staff should also wear cloth face coverings, limit in-person meetings with other adults and avoid areas such as staff lounges.

NB: When possible, schools should use outdoor spaces and unused spaces for instruction and meals to help with distancing. For example, activities like singing, band and exercising are safest outdoors and spread out.

Cloth face coverings & hand hygiene: All children over age 2 years and all adults should wear cloth face coverings that cover the nose and mouth to stop the spread of the virus.  When worn correctly, cloth face coverings are safe to wear for long periods of time such as during the school day.  In addition, frequent hand washing with soap and water is important for everyone.

It is important for teachers to note that the common COVID-19 symptoms among children include fever, headache, sore throat, cough, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and diarrhea.  However, many children and adults infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 are asymptomatic (meaning they have no signs or symptoms of illness).

The unique and critical role that schools play makes them a priority for opening and remaining open, enabling students to receive academic instruction and support, as well as critical services.

For a wide range of products and services, visit any RAYNEAU store at Corinth (450-7247) Monchy (450-7248) Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759) branch, or visit our website www.raycip.com. We're always happy to serve you! #ShopRayneau #EverythingUnderOneRoof.

                  Happy Learning. Be Wise. Stay Safe from Rayneau Group of Companies

Your Week-End Driving Tip From Our Automotive Department

You wash, wax, and vacuum your car to keep it looking sharp. But have you ever considered cleaning things under the hood? By cleaning your vehicle’s battery terminals, you can actually help the car battery perform stronger, longer! We’ll show you how to clean the terminals and help prevent car battery corrosion in only FIVE steps—with materials you probably already have at home!

5-Step Car Battery Cleaning:

Cleaning your car battery is easy! You will need:

Protective gloves; Baking Soda; Water; Old toothbrush; Rag; Petroleum Jelly 

1. Mix thoroughly, one tablespoon baking soda with a cup of water.
2. When removing from the bay, first check the battery for swells, leaks or cracks before attempting to clean.
3. Dip toothbrush into cleaning mix and scrub off the battery terminal.
4. Wipe everything down with a damp rag, then dry it off with a dry rag and ensure it is completely dry before replacing.
5. Rub a tiny amount of petroleum jelly onto the terminals, to help lubricate them and prevent further corrosion, then reattach the positive and negative cables to the correct nodes.

• BRING BACK THE BATTERY

Give the battery a gentle wipe with a cleaning wipe, but avoid getting it wet. Once it is completely dry, replace it in the battery bay and reconnect it, making sure that all connections are tight and secured properly.

Keeping your car battery clean can help get things moving when your car won’t start and battery flow is weak. Staying on top of your battery’s charge is crucial to avoid getting stranded. Stop by your nearest Rayneau store (Corinth (450-7247) Monchy (450-7248) Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759), for a free battery check at your convenience! Our customer service representatives will let you know just how much “life” is left in your battery so you can hit the road with peace of mind – and a new battery from our wide selection, if necessary! 

How to Keep Your Tools in Tip Top Shape

Ensuring that your tools are in good condition is an investment you’ll never regret. While cleaning your tools can be a tiresome process, keeping them stain free and well-maintained can be a rewarding experience as your tools will last longer.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO CORRECTLY MAINTAIN AND STORE YOUR TOOLS:

HAND TOOLS

• Soak your tools in hot, soapy water and wipe them completely dry with a cloth.
• You can also use a wire brush to clean off dirty surfaces and leave the tools to dry. If stored wet, or in a moist environment, they stand a greater chance of developing rust.
• Ensure that any dirt or grease is removed and store your tools in a clean toolbox.

POWER TOOLS

• Always double check that your tool is unplugged prior to cleaning.
• Wipe your tools and materials clean with a cloth after every job, and store them in a clean toolbox.
• Don’t use a wet cloth, rather use a damp cloth to remove dust.
• Reach hard-to-clean areas with lightly oiled cotton swabs or other slender tools.
• Using an air compressor to blow air out of vents and crevices is the best way to remove dirt and dust from inside tools.

GARDEN TOOLS

• Wash or use a wet cloth to wipe off dust and grease, or soak your tools in soapy water as it will effectively clean the tools.
• Dry them to prevent moisture buildup which can lead to tools rusting.
• Wipe or spray tools with oil to prevent drying and cracking and then store them in a clean toolbox or shed.

We care about the way your tools are maintained. If your tools are beyond repair, visit any RAYNEAU store at Corinth (450-7247) Monchy (450-7248) Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759) branch, or visit our website www.raycip.com. We're always happy to serve you! #ShopRayneau #EverythingUnderOneRoof.

The Mini Track Excavator Hyundai R60-9S

Rayneau Rentals & Sales offers various sizes of construction equipment in order to get your job done, including mini excavators.

 In this article we feature he mini excavator  model R60-9S.

The Hyundai R60-9S Mini Excavator offers a comfortable operating cabin, easy and simple maintenance as well as new technologies designed to improve performance. This model is fast, smooth and easy to control which keeps the operator working productively.

Features:

R60-9S Engine

• 9S Series excavators are engineered to be extremely fuel efficient and robust
• A newly designed full-open type engine hood makes service convenient
• Centralized grease fittings provide faster, easier service and maintenance
• Engine: Yanmar 4TNV94L
• Water cooled, 4 cycle Diesel, 4-cylinder in line, direct injection

Model Specifications 

A closer look at the R60-9S

Engine Model: Yanmar 4TNV94L

Max Dumping Height (mm) - 4,050

Bucket Capacity (m³) - 0.18

Operating Weight (kg) - 5,650

Max Digging Depth (mm) - 3,820 Contact us for a quotation today! Tel: 1 758 714 7368 / 7183253 Email: saleslc@rayneau.org / sgajadhar@rayneau.org #rayneau #HyundaiConstructionEquipment #miniexcavator #constructionequipmentstlucia #constructionequipmentstmaarten #constructionequipmentdominica #constructionequipmentgrenada #constructionequipment