Chehalem Business Connection
October 2013
Page 14
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orman’s is the area’s
one-stop showroom for
all major interior de-
sign surfaces — carpet, hard-
wood, laminate, tile, luxury vinyl,
countertops, cabinets, and win-
dow treatments. With an expan-
sive, world-class showroom and a
great selection of top quality,
proven products on hand at all
times, their interior design team
can help you decide the best solu-
tion for your budget, whether it is
a single surface solution such as
flooring or an entire room or
home makeover.
A family-owned business
since 1978, Norman’s is based in
Newberg and serves Sherwood
and the Chehalem Valley. Nor-
man’s experienced design and in-
stallation team has worked for
Norman’s for many years; they
know the product and how to in-
stall it. The Norman’s warehouse,
adjacent to the showroom, en-
sures that product is readily avail-
able so that installations are on
time.
Unlike many flooring centers,
Norman’s doesn’t charge for
client consultations, measure-
ments or samples. Their pricing is
as competitive as any store — in-
cluding the big box do-it-yourself
(DIY) centers — and their prod-
uct is better quality and top-of-
the-line current. Norman’s exclu-
sive relationship with large man-
ufacturers like Mohawk and
Karastan ensures they can offer
the most fashionable product se-
lection in the industry at great
prices. Financing is available for
many projects and Norman’s pro-
vides a lifetime installation war-
ranty on every installation they
undertake.
When it is time for installa-
tion, Norman’s has complete con-
trol over product materials and
the installation team. They will
provide on-site job management
and flexible project scheduling to
work around your calendar needs.
They don’t use contractors-for-
hire like most of their competi-
tion — you will know the crew
that shows up at your door. Nor-
man’s is committed to minimiz-
ing any impact to you and your
environment while the installa-
tion is underway.
If you are a DIY type of cus-
tomer, Norman’s convenient lo-
cation, on-hand product and
product knowledge is invaluable.
Stop by the showroom, select
your surface solution, get some
installation advice, load it out of
the warehouse, and you will be
ready to begin your project.
If you are a local builder or
contractor, take advantage of Nor-
man’s one-stop showroom and in-
terior design experience. It can
expedite the selection of flooring,
cabinets, countertops and window
treatments, and the Norman’s in-
stallation team will make sure the
job is done right, protecting your
reputation and theirs.
Norman’s also provides com-
mercial-grade products and serv-
ices to small businesses. Because
small business renovations are
often longer-term investments,
the design team can help you
choose the best product for your
application that meets your budg-
et and investment goals. They
carry top-quality, technologically
current products and, as with any
installation, will work around
your schedule to minimize im-
pact to your business. They can
even help you develop a phased,
master plan to meet your long-
term goals.
The Norman’s team is as pro-
fessional, knowledgeable and ex-
perienced as any team you can
find in the industry. Gary Norman
began installing interior surfaces
almost 40 years ago. His three
sons, Matt, Jared and Tim grew
up in the business. A local busi-
ness in this industry can only
thrive if the team is friendly,
courteous and gets the job done
right, on time and within budget.
Norman’s goes one step further:
they enjoy answering questions,
educating their customers and en-
suring that you are thrilled with
your installation. That’s why their
motto is: “Exceeding Your Ex-
pectations is Our Reputation” and
they provide a lifetime installa-
tion warranty.
Come visit the showroom and
meet the team. Norman’s is locat-
ed at 900 Industrial Parkway in
Newberg. Call 503-538-8242 or
visit
www.normansfloorcovering.
com.
Norman’s Floorcovering: Interior, design surfaces for your home and business
With an expansive showroom and an interior design team that can help homeowners and busi-
nesses choose a solution that fits their budget, Norman’s Floorcovering has a proven formula.
hearing loss are:
Noise.
Noise-induced hearing loss can
happen slowly over time. Being exposed
to everyday noises, such as listening to
very loud music or using a lawn mower,
can damage the structures of the inner
ear, leading to hearing loss over many
years. Sudden, loud noises, such as an
explosion, can damage your hearing as
well.
Age.
In age-related hearing loss,
changes in the inner ear that happen as
you get older cause a slow but steady
hearing loss. The loss may be mild or se-
vere, and it is always permanent.
Other causes of hearing loss include
earwax buildup, an object in the ear, in-
jury to the ear or head, an ear infection, a
ruptured eardrum, and other conditions
that affect the middle or inner ear.
What are the symptoms?
Common symptoms of hearing loss
include:
Muffled hearing and a feeling that
your ear is plugged.
Trouble understanding what people
are saying, especially when other people
are talking or when there is background
noise, such as a radio.
Listening to the TV or radio at a high-
er volume than in the past.
Other symptoms may include:
A ringing, roaring, hissing, or buzzing
in the ear, called tinnitus.
Ear pain, itching or irritation of the
ear, or fluid leaking from the ear.
A feeling that you or your surround-
ings are spinning (vertigo).
How is hearing loss diagnosed?
Your doctor will do a physical exam
and ask about your symptoms and past
health. He or she also may look in your
ears with a lighted device called an oto-
scope.
If your doctor thinks that you have
hearing loss, he or she will do hearing
tests to check whether you have hearing
loss and find out how severe it is. You
may be referred to an audiologist to do
the tests. These tests may include a tun-
ing fork test, which helps your doctor
know which kind of hearing loss you
have; other tests to find out what kind of
hearing loss you have or which part of
your ear is affected.
How is it treated?
Noise-induced or age-related hearing
loss can be treated with hearing devices,
such as hearing aids. Other devices can
help alert you to sounds around the
house like the phone or doorbell. If hear-
ing aids don’t work for you, cochlear im-
plants may be an option.
You also can learn ways to live with
reduced hearing, such as paying atten-
tion to people’s gestures, facial expres-
sions, posture, and tone of voice.
In other types of hearing loss, you can
treat the problem that caused the hearing
loss. For example, you may remove ear-
wax or take medicine for an infection to
help your hearing come back.
How can you prevent hearing loss?
Avoid loud noise, such as noise from
machines at your work, power tools,
very loud music, and very loud motorcy-
cles.
Turn down the volume on anything
that you listen to through ear buds or
headphones, such as MP3 players.
Wear hearing protection and avoid
putting objects in your ear.
Hearing:
Use common sense precautions when around loud noises, get tested
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