Gas Bar
The price of gas continues to rise, but it is almost a necessity of life today. Read on for Herald readers favorite places to gas up.
Avalon: Topping up this year's list is Irving Mainway while Ultramar moves into second place followed by Esso, which slips into third place.
Off the Avalon: The lineup is the same Off the Avalon; Irving Mainway is first, followed by Ultramar in second and Esso in third.
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Glass Company
Need your glass table top replaced, give one of the following respected glass companies a call. Our readers say you won't be disappointed.
Avalon: Apple Auto Glass cuts out the competition and moves to first place, followed by Thomas Glass in second and Tulk's Glass in third.
Off the Avalon: Apple Auto Glass wins big here as it takes first place. Speedy is in second place followed by Standard in third.
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Hardware Store
Spring and summer mark the beginning of the building season. For the best in tools, lumber, windows, paint, and so much more head on in to one of these highly regarded hardware stores:
Avalon: Kent's Building Supplies is the number one choice. Hickman's Building Centre (now Chester Dawe) is a close second followed by Home Hardware in third.
Off the Avalon: The top choice of readers off the Avalon is Murley's in Marystown, followed by Castle Building Supplies in Gander and Stan Dawe in Grand Falls-Windsor.
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Home Heating Company
Home heating is not a big concern at this time of year, but in planning for winter you should check out these heating companies for all your heating needs.
Avalon: Again this year, Irving Oil takes first place as the Avalon's hottest heating company. This year, North Atlantic Petroleum takes over second place with Esso heating up third place.
Off the Avalon: Again Irving Oil takes top honours as the hottest heating company. Ultramar is a close second and North Atlantic Petroleum is third.
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Hotel/Motel
Cleanliness, comfort and great service are all things we look for in a hotel/motel. Whether it's business or pleasure, you can enjoy your stay with these fine establishments.
Avalon: The Battery Hotel and Suites moves up to first place this year, while Hotel Newfoundland (now officially known as The Fairmont Newfoundland) slips to second and the Delta Hotel takes third.
Off the Avalon: The Mount Peyton Hotel in Grand Falls-Windsor takes first class honours followed by the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook and Sinbad's in Gander.
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Internet Provider
With so many people surfing the world wide web, internet providers have become increasingly plentiful. Regardless of the numbers, our readers have no trouble distinguishing who their favourites are when it comes to getting on line.
Avalon: Newtel's Sympatico is the number one choice here with Roadrunner coming in second and Interactions third.
Off the Avalon: Only one contender in this category, the number one winner, Newtel Sympatico in Gander.
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Insurance Company
Although we all complain about high insurance rates, it's comforting to know we have the coverage in case we need it. Here are our reader's choices for dependable insurance companies.
Avalon: Anthony Insurance receives the top rating as number one, followed by Johnson Insurance in second and the Co-operators in third.
Off the Avalon: The Co-operators are in first place with Anthony Insurance taking second and Reid's Insurance in Grand Falls-Windsor taking third.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Time to replace those old kitchen cabinets? If your answer is yes, check out the latest styles and selection at one of the following recognized kitchen cabinet shops.
Avalon: Nuway Kitchens takes first place again this year. Hickman's comes in second and Kent Building Supplies slips to third.
Off the Avalon: For the second year, Murco in Bishops Falls is in first place, with Deleaney's in Stephenville taking second place, and Southwester Woodwork of Lethbridge in third place.
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