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Once Again, you-Recent HailWind Damage
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on June 16, 2012
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Hello, friends!!! Did any of you in the Grand Prairie, Tx area get any damage to your homes or cars in the recent storm we had on 6/13/12? We had hail at our house the...
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- My husband works for a roofing company out of Burleson. He is the quality control inspector for them. The company is Old Pro Roofing. They do a really good job and ...
- We had hail damage and called our insurance adjustor ONLY AFTER talking with a roofing company. Be sure you get a reputable company and MAKE SURE the roofer goes with...
- Yes, I know several friends and family that have used Larry Wilson with DFW Roofing, this time and a few months back with the tornadoes, very professional and reasonab...
Anyone Else Surprised by How Much Owning a Home Costs?
Asked by J.T. from New York
on February 22, 2012
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I guess this is more of a vent but is anyone else just shocked how much owning a home costs? Everyone wants to buy but renting seems easier and cheaper. There seems ...
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- Our home warranty covers *almost* everything...the most we've had to pay for fixing our roof was the $50 copay. Plumbing problems? $50 copay. Broken dishwasher? $50 ...
- This is exactly why we rent. Sure, we dont OWN any property, but what we do own is a savings account. Our rent is decent, a mortgage would be more. We bank a little bi...
- Shocking, no, because people told us that ad nauseum going into our first house and because it was 100 years old, we had a pretty good idea of what needed to be done. ...
Refinance???
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on August 5, 2010
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We recently found out that we need to replace our roof. We originally got out a loan on our car to pay off our debt and to use the remaining money towards the roof. Ho...
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- You need to get all these numbers together and get a numbers person to run them for you. Hannah is right - it costs money to refinance, and it could cost more to do t...
- My husband and I own a roofing company. Just wanted to advise you regarding your roof. It's always a good idea to get a few different quotes. Most companies require...
- Just remember it costs $$ to refinance so you need to weigh whether it is cheaper then getting another lown at whatever % you would then get
Seeking Advice for Roof and Ceiling Repair
Asked by A.J. from Dallas
on December 14, 2009
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Hi Moms...I noticed some stains on our son's wall and on the ceiling of his bathroom. I think they must be coming from a leak in the roof, so I was wondering if anyon...
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- I don't know a good roofer, but I do know that if you want to eliminate the water stains, get a can of Kilz, a special water-seal type paint, it's white, and paint ove...
- I can recommend Evans & Horton Roofing. It's a small, family owned company and the owners live next door to me. Good people. As for the stain, I've had one of t...
- A. - There is a company called Paul Davis Restoration. They do awesome work! They will come out and look at your roof as well as the inside. You really need to make su...
Remodel
Asked by T.T. from Phoenix
on June 14, 2008
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We are looking to remodel our 3rd car garage into livable space- I found a few contractors listed on Mamasource, and contacted them.
Does any one else know of a depen...
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- T., We've unfortunately had to shop for contractors for some repair work this winter (and it was a list of several different businesses/specialties that we require...
- I work for our family remodeling and roofing company. They did my remodel in 2005 and it looks great! The website is www.gryphonaz.com if you would like to see what ...
- Hi T., my husband is a superintendant for a home builder here and he does the type of work you are looking to do on the side. His name is Rick ###-###-####. Give him...
My Husband Doesn't "Get It"
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on July 15, 2008
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I want to first of all say that I LOVE my husband of 3 1/2 years with all my heart. He is my best friend and a wonderful husband and father. BUT: He just doesn't get...
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- It took until I was in the hospital for a couple of weeks before my husband really understood. Other times I had been gone overnight I had planned food, etc. This ti...
- I had the same problem with my husband when my children were very young and I ran an in-home daycare and even when I started back to work 30 hours a week. I wasn't wo...
- Hi A.... I think we women have all gotten this from our husbands at some point or other - we all understand you! I ran across this blog the other day that seemed t...
Siding (Vinyl Replacement) for the House in Mt. Prospect
Asked by B. from Chicago
on August 21, 2006
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I'm looking for a recommendation for a Vinyl Siding Replacement business in the Mount Prospect area.
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- Hi B., My husband and I have used Rogers Roofing for both our new roof (installed 2years ago) and our siding (installed 2 months ago). We are also consider using them...
- DO NOT USE RE-NU REMODELING. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE.
- My dad is in the business, (has been for 30 yrs). His customers are always very pleased. He does windows too. AMC Enterprises ###-###-#### (Artur)
Black Mold.
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on February 2, 2012
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We knew we had some in the bathroom where the roof is leaking. A few weeks ago when it got cold out the kitchen pipes froze and we had to thaw them. When I opened the...
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- You have to do something -- either get it cleaned up properly or figure out a way to get out of the house. Black mold can cause all kinds of health problems that are v...
- So sorry for your troubles. Talk to a lawyer but not just any lawyer - a real estate lawyer. We bought a house in 2010 and the sellers didn't disclose significant ...
- My plan of action - if I had no extra $$ to spend. 1. call my insurance company and get a clear outline of what they will cover in terms of "mold identification/scree...
Roof Repair in N. Ft. Worth/Keller
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on June 14, 2010
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Anybody have a good and reasonably priced recommendation for a roof repair company that provides service in the N. Ft. Worth/Keller area? TIA
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- TRock Commercial, they are awesome guys and so nice. Very honest and will get you the best deal possible. They did our roof and were Amazing. Tell them A. Holcomb sent...
- Pepe's Roofing. My husband gets three quotes for everything, and by far they were the least expensive, and they delivered a great product. ###-###-####. Good luck.
- Depending on what it is, I have a excellent handy man, Earl Stearns. He can be reached at ###-###-####. He's just a good old country guy and very honest. He does an...
Home Owners Insurance and Storm Damage.
Asked by ... from Detroit
on April 30, 2012
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We got hit pretty hard with the storm over the weekend, and my house has quite a bit of damage. The season is VERY early though, and I heard a story this morning abou...
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- I would call a contractor to handle it all. Both time I have had roof damage, the contractor does not charge me my deductible, he eats that, so I end up paying nothin...
- Definitely get estimates prior to filing a claim. It may be something you can handle out of pocket. Do not call the claims office immediately. They will file a clai...
- I would report it now. Get the window fixed so that can go towards your claim deductible. Depending on the severity of the storm your repair mayn not count against yo...
