Shop E.J’s for great prices
E.J.’s Discount on North Road in Houlton, at the former MACS Trading Post location adjacent to the Horn of Plenty, is open for business.
EJ’s Discount offers cabinets, countertops and appliances.
“I am new to town,” said owner Jim Cray. “My prices are going to be good and I am going to do everything in my power and ability to help those who come through the doors.”
Cray began working in the industry in 1965 for Rathbun Lumber Company in Presque Isle and has been in and out of the business.
Cray worked at Haney’s Building Specialties in Caribou and as road salesman for Aroostook Solid Surface before retirement two years ago.
Cray will carry two lines of cabinets through JSI Cabinets in Falls River, Mass. The entry level is called the Craftsman Series, followed by the Designers Series. Both cabinet series have upgrades available, including dovetail drawers and soft-close action, for a nominal fee. The Designers Series cabinets are installed with dovetail drawers, with the exception of two in the family. But, they can be upgraded, as well.
On the display floor, Cray also has large vanities set up in both cabinet series, too.
Cray will stay with basic lumber such as oak, maple and red birch.
Another option available to customers is counter top material from laminate like Formica and Wilsonart to solid surfaces such as Affinity and Corian to the stone family of granites, soapstone and quartz.
Outside of EJ’s Discount are granite slabs on display, and inside, there are laminate counter tops, which can be bought on site and taken home.
Cray will deal in Whirlpool products since he has had good luck with the company, whose brands include Amana, Kitchen Aide and Maytag.
EJ’s is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and evenings by appointment.
EJ’s Discount does not offer in-house financing on items and when a customer purchases a product, 50 percent is due at the time of order and balance due upon delivery or pickup. He does offer installation on cabinets.
Watch for EJ’s Discount grand opening Sept. 15. The grand door prize is a 10-foot by 10-foot Fairfield kitchen complete with countertop, stainless steel drop in sink and faucet. FMI, call 532-7773.
