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Looking for Tuckpointer in Western Suburbs
Asked by D.W. from Chicago
on July 6, 2008
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We live in Westchester and are looking for names of any good tuckpointers. Thanks!
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- I just interviewed a bunch of them. I was all set to go with Soumar Masonry until I checked their references. They gave me a list of about 100 addresses. But, when ...
- My husband runs Spicher Construction and is a bricklayer. He is very good. His number is ###-###-####. Thanks, H.
- I have worked with MKE construction. Quality work and resonable prices also very fast worker. Owners name is Mike and his number is ###-###-####
Seeking Mason/concrete Repair in Glen Ellyn
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 5, 2008
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Does anyone know of a service that can repair concrete front steps that have been damaged by the brutal winter?
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- Try Case Handyman out of Glen Ellyn: ###-###-####. Oprah has the Case franchise in Chicago do all the remodeling work on her MakeOver shows. They are very good. Mary
- My husband is a bricklayer and does some concrete work. Give me some more details regarding the job. I'm sure he would love some side work.
- My mom has used this guy Sean D. ###-###-####. He's from Wheaton and the company name is Dukon Construction. He does a really good job....Good luck
Brick Fireplace Update!
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on November 5, 2009
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We bought our home a little over a year ago, and in the living room one wall is all brick with the fireplace. It is really outdated and dark. It also has a brace doo...
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- MLH, I saw this exact problem on House Crashers on the DIY Network. The design guy framed a wall directly in front of the brick/stone and created at blank pallet w...
- First HGTV is the website to look at as they have amazing ideas........but my thoughts are if you dont want the brick on the entire wall then you can drywall it and le...
- go to a fireplace store and they can sell you paint specifically for fireplaces (heat temp). It's the only type of paint you can use. It comes in spray paint. We pa...
Hoping to Make a Local Friend
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on November 21, 2009
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Hi Mamas!
I'm writing this in hopes of making a good friend who is hopefully somewhat local to where I live. I am in east Elgin (near 90/Beverly Road).
I have ...
Has Anyone Contracted Their Own Home When Building?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 14, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone out there has ever build their own home and done the contracting work themselves? We are thinking of buying some land up in Celina and...
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- I've never built a home before, nor done the contracting but... My daughter came home from a trip to Taos, New Mexico all fired up about Earthship homes. You would ...
- We purchased and remodeled an existing home 2 years ago when our children were almost 2 and 5. Our remodel consisted of sanding, handscraping, and refinishing all woo...
- I can say that I, personally, within the next 5 years will help manage the building of our next home. I say go for it. BUT, you need people that you can trust. My H...
How to Manage Everything That Needs Done
Asked by J. from Harrisburg
on April 21, 2008
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Hello, I am hoping that someone can give me some advice on how to keep things together. My husband seems to take everything for granted. He works full time and then ...
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- J., you need to really make a point with your husband. I suggest you think about taking a day trip or even a weekend away. ALONE and leave the kids with your husban...
- Tell him your going to have to quit work so you can pick up the slack at home. Money usually is a sore spot for guys. There are many things you will have to give up pr...
- I, also, have redefined what a "clean" house is. It has given me more time for my son, homework, and healthier dinners. There is no way to disinfect an entire house ...
