Stuff You MAY Not Know About Percy's...

You know, you may think that Percy's JUST sells Appliances, TV's and In-Home Audio. You also may think we do a great job delivering, installing, and servicing your appliances or electronics...but is this all we do?

From installing network cabling to working side by side with your cabinet maker, we have services that a lot of other retailers don't have. Our #1 goal is to ensure that you are taken care of in EVERY aspect of your project from start to finish. We have the knowledge and resources to help you accomplish your goals. Over the next few blogs, I'm going to inform you on a few things we do that you MAY not know about.

Today I'll talk to you a little about our Contractor Division.

Percy's Contractor Division is made up of 3 highly skilled individuals that work hand in hand with a lot of contractors, cabinet makers, and builders in the Greater Worcester and Greater Boston areas. Their main objective is to help support and supply these people with whatever they need to complete their project when it comes to appliances. Ranges, Refrigerators, Washer & Dryers and more, all get supplied by Percy's so that your next home or condo may already have these amenities professionally installed and ready to be used. They go over plans, blueprints, and specs to ensure that the correct appliances are supplied when it comes to style, price, and most importantly, the right fit. But big projects aren't all that they do. They also work closely with the designers and cabinet makers to make your remodel project run smoothly and efficiently.

Let me touch on the designers and cabinet makers for a minute...if I may. If you live in Shrewsbury...of you live in Groton...you MAY not know of any designers or cabinet makers in your area. You may be thinking..."I have to go all the way to Worcester to find a cabinet maker?", or "Isn't there a source that I can depend on to supply me with a quality designer or cabinet maker?" The answers to these questions are "NO" and "YES".

We've set up a page on our website that is JUST centered around our customers who are thinking about or have already made the first steps in re-designing their kitchen and they don't know where to turn.

We've placed a map of Eastern Massachusetts with pins in it (much like the one shown above) locating all the designers and cabinet makers that we highly recommend to you. If you click the pin, you get the information as well as the website of the designer or cabinet maker making it easier for you to contact them or visit their showroom. It's just another way Percy's helps you achieve your goals easily and seamlessly. Give it a try...you may just find the right fit and the right designer that meets your budget.

If you are thinking about or have already started working on remodeling your kitchen, stop by or call Percy's for advice or direction. If you don't know what to do or where to start, we'll help get you in the right direction. Ask for one of our many talented salespeople or ask for Mark Birtz (head of the contractor division) and see how we can help you. You'll be glad you did and your kitchen will thank you.

Take Care,

-Brian

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It's A Mitsubishi Bonanza...(no, not the car)

I write to you today post the warmest weekend of the summer. That's to go without saying. The temp barely got out of 80 and the humidity was "mild" to say the least. Yeah, Mother Nature is prepping us for a winter worse than last year if we keep this up. Or...we could have the warmest winter due to the lack of warmth this summer. Maybe we should have the 96 degree weather promotion in December instead of July. Who knows? What I do know, is that Mitsubishi has some HOT promotion going on right now that MAY interest you.

If you have been glancing at LCD's and Plasma TV's for a while but still can't figure out what on earth to get, let me throw another variable in the mix: DLP Projection. Yes the ominous size of a DLP Projection TV is unmistakable in amongst flat panel TV's, yet packs quite a punch when it comes to clarity. Mitsubishi is really the only brand worth talking about anymore that still put effort into this type of TV and I think they do a good job overall. Just about all the other brands that used to manufacture this type of TV have since given up. These Mitsus are priced well below an LCD or Plasma when it comes to size, but not below when it comes to quality.

For example: One Mitsubishi 60" DLP is priced at $1,299. Compare an LG 60" Plasma priced at $2,299. Same size, different technology, both 1080p, $1,000 difference! You have to see them to tell the difference though. Plasmas do better with black levels when it comes to that category but both are equally sharp. I know in my eyes, I prefer the DLP over the plasma in a lot of aspects, but everyone is different.

As if Mitsubishi didn't already make them ridiculously affordable, now they are making your choice even easier. They are giving away a free Vudu player with every purchase, a $50 credit towards Vudu movie downloads, AND will allow you to have No Money Down, No Payments, and No Finance Charges until 2011!

I know you're all dying to know what a Vudu player is. Well, a Vudu player is a media player that is similar to a Netflix media player except that is uses a "per-download" purchasing system vs. a monthly subscription that Netflix uses. With Vudu you can access your flicker account, Picasa account or even your Youtube account. Not only that, but you can stream your favorite Pandora stations directly through Vudu as well. Vudu is the #1 provider for HD movies on demand right now. Over 2,000 HD titles are available for either rental or download on the 250 GB hard drive. There are a total of 16,000+ HD movies, Standard Definition Movies & TV shows to choose from and it's free if you purchase any Mitsubishi DLP TV from now until August 3rd. See your salesperson for details or call us at 800-922-8194. Shop our selection of Mitsubishi DLP TV's here.

Take Care,

-Brian

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Dirty Grill = Dirty Food

It's summer....or spring...well who knows, all I know is it's not snowing. I've been sitting outside a lot more because it's warmer out, and there is one thing I can't get enough of and that's a grill warming up and getting ready to release the hidden cook in all of us. Yes the smell of propane or briquettes heating up to a peak temperature for cooking steak, burgers, and chicken filling the air makes me melt. I'll tell you what doesn't make me melt, and that's when the lid is open and you find that your grill is filthy and the smell is awful. Hopefully this will help you keep your grill clean so you can avoid the awful smell.

First things first. I can't stress it enough. PAM makes a grill spray that WORKS. One of the main reasons your grill smells funky is the residue collecting on your grill grates. To avoid a massive build up, use the PAM each time to keep your food from sticking to the grill. It also makes clean up easy and quick. According to PAM's website pam4you.com, its "Specially formulated for no-stick performance at higher temperatures, it makes cleanup a snap and all your grilled foods simply come out better." That's good enough for me!

Second. Clean your grill each time AFTER you use it and not BEFORE. If you clean up the grill grates when you are done cooking, your grates are already warmed up and ready to be scrubbed by the grill brush. Scrub the grates down and if you want to take it a step further, take a towel folded up wet with mild soap and wipe the grates down to keep them extra clean. This will keep your grates cleaner and help, along with PAM, keeping food from sticking to them.

Third. Show some love to the "PIT". Once and a while it's ok to take the grates off, hose them down, maybe scrub them with soap and allow them to dry. But more importantly, when the grate is off, clean the pit area. Wait for the grill to completely cool off, then take the briquettes out (if you have them in there) and use a degreaser cleaner that is ok to spray on stainless steel to clean it out. Pledge makes a great "Multi-Surface" cleaner that is safe to use on stainless steel. If you have a Wet Vac...I know it sound silly, but it works...use that to vacuum up all the dust and Replace the briquettes with new ones if necessary.

Fourth. Keep the drip tray clean. Most people I've talked to whom haven't grilled before were not even aware that there was one. Odd right? That's ok...not a requirement to be a good grill chef. However, no matter how your set up is (a drip pan, a coffee can, soup can, whatever...) you need to keep it clean at least every other time you use the grill. If not, you'll spill all over your patio or grass and it's not good if you don't want animals visiting your backyard cause they smell something good (good to them at least).

Lastly. Keep the outside in ship shape. You're bringing raw food out, then replacing it with cooked food, you're boiling stuff if you have a burner, you're cutting vegetables, etc. You show love to the grates, now show the same to the side shelves and burners. You'll need to find a cleaner that is a disinfectant and is safe for stainless steel. Use Citrushine to keep all non-cooking stainless surfaces clean, shiny, and looking like new. Grill covers are highly recommended too even if you have it under an overhang or umbrella. They keep your grill looking newer, longer.

If you're a rookie griller or even a grill aficionado, you need to try these steps to keeping your grill clean and cooking to it's maximum capability. Your grill will last a long time and will look great too. Trust me, people like me, will thank you for the pleasent smell, and may come next door and ask for a burger!

Take Care,

-Brian

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It's A Riot...That's NOT A Riot!!

Ever been to a non-riot riot? Me neither. Ever been to a real riot? I know I haven't. Ever been to a REFRIGERATOR RIOT?....I HAVE!

Trust me, no fist-fighting, shoving, rock-throwing, or bat-swinging will be involved. That's why it's called a non-riot riot. Just good old-fashioned honest people helping you get the refrigerator you need (or secretly want) all while saving some money. Percy's is having their annual Refrigerator Riot starting tomorrow only at Percy's in Worcester. Come down to save money on all refrigerators and they're starting at only $399. Our ad that is in the Telegram & Gazette can be seen here. Or, if you want to see our selection see here. Give us a call toll free at 800-922-8194 or email online@percys.com.

On another note,

Percy's also has a table set up in electronics with lots of electronics audio and video products on it selling up to 80% off. Come to Percy's and check it out.

Take Care,

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