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Advice on Replacement Windows
ALSO, IF THERE IS A GOOD HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE OR TWO, I WOULD CALL AND ASK FOR THE HOURS OF THEIR BEST WINDOW EXPERT AND ASK A COUPLE OF THESE FOLKS . ...
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- I have used Harvey windows in my home and I love them. They look great and are energy effiecient. I used Ultimate Interiors out of Exeter,NH.1-###-###-#### or www.ulti...
- Go with Harvey window replacements; they're great. If you need a really good installer, I recommend Jim Mancini, ###-###-####. He's an insured general contractor, who...
- Hi I too am looking to replace my windows. I had an estimate done by Newpro which was way out of my budget, $19,000 for 12 windows! I'm not saying that the windows we...
I'm Broke and So Is My Neighbor's Window!
Sep 13, 2009 ... If it is a standard window, you can order a replacement at Home Depot, Lowes, or another home improvement store. Then post on Craigslist for ...
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- They probably don't want to claim it as they would have to first pay the deductible in cash themselves- anywhere from $500-$5000 depending on their plan and probably o...
- Yikes. These things are always so hard with neighbors. Relationship is so much more important than money. I think I am understanding you to say that your dog fell in t...
- Call around to a couple glass companies in the area. Most will provide a ballpark figure over the phone if you have an approx window size. Since it's a basement, it wi...
Need Something to Do... I'm Bored!
Also Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse has a really neat FREE class every other week where the children make fun wooden crafts. They get a really neat work ...
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- the library ib nich has a free story time each week and amstar has family movie day once a week and sometimes i meet some of my friends either a tthe mall or chcikfili...
- Hi J.. I live in Nicholasville as well. I am a stay at home mom of four children. The library offers preschool storytime on tues nights at 7 or wed mornings at 10 and ...
- Hi J., I live in Nicholasville too. We like to go to story time at the Jessamine County Public Library. We go to the 3-5 year old class on Tues. nights, but they have ...
Want a Covered Patio! Know a Good Contractor?
Dynamo Home Improvement put ours in 3 years ago for just under 4000.00. It matches the house, has a ceiling fan and misters (get him to put those in free) ...
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- My husband and I just added one on a couple of weeks ago! We met with 5 different companies and settled on one. We actually narrowed it down to 2 and we chose the on...
- My husband and I looked into it last year and found a guy that we really loved and came highly recommended. Dynamo is the company name and his name is Ross Garza ###-#...
- Dynamo Home Improvement put ours in 3 years ago for just under 4000.00. It matches the house, has a ceiling fan and misters (get him to put those in free) and has hel...
Replacement Windows
Before signing with any company, have your husband look on the internet/home improvement magazines on how to properly measure and install, and if he thinks ...
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- I can understand, we're going through something similar with roofing. The one guy that came out was such a whiner! My sister had several estimates for windows, inc...
- L H, I would suggest checking out www.angieslist.com. It is a great website dedicated entirely to user reviews for local and national companies. We needed gutte...
- We didn't replace windows ourselves, but I share your frustration with the smarmy and pushy salespeople. We had the same experience. We ended up going with Pella. W...
What Do You Use to Clean Your Hardwood Floors?
I work for Seconds & Surplus- a local home-improvement retailer. I asked our Flooring Manager for some imput: Using ANYTHING with a SOAP or any acid-based ...
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- Our wood floor company recommended woodwise and we have been using it for 3 years without any problems.
- I use Murphy's Oil Soap for wood floors. Our floors are 4 years old, and a with a dog and 4 kids they still look brand new.
- Zep makes a good product for wood floors. You can get it at Home Dept. You spray it on and then damp mop it off. I use Murphys Oil Soap. They started making one ...
Looking for Recommendations on Hardwood Floors
I'm a fan of HGTV, and i've seen several home improvement shows where the homeowners have opted for bamboo floors because of all the qualitites i listed ...
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- http://www.turnkeycontracting.com/contact.htm we used jon from turnkey- he has done all our household jobs and is resonable with price- I beleive he did our floors ...
- I am interested in knowing what recommendations you have been receiving, as I have thinking about hardwood floors as well, but with my dog I am not so sure. J.
- Hi M., I have the laminate hardwood flooring (pine color) with 1 toddler and 2 large dogs....the floor is great!! My only suggestion is to buy a good laminate floor (...
Preventative Foundation Maintenance
You can buy them at any home improvement store. They should be placed approximately 18 inches away from the foundation of your home and soak the perimeter ...
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- I would call Jefferie Ellison with Structured Foundation at ###-###-####. He is honost, knows his business, and a great person. His evaluation is FREE. Please tell ...
- Hi H., it's important to water your foundation for preventative maintenance due to the type of soil in North Texas. You can use soaker hoses and water about 3 times ...
- Most foundation companies in the DFW metroplex with give you an evaluation for Free. Several reputable companies are: Perma Pier MBR Foundation Arch Foundation Ca...
What Should We Put Under the Swing Set/play Area?
The price was much better than the home improvement stores. ... We had our set built in early 2000 and we used the no float mulch from Home Depot. ...
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- We had our set built in early 2000 and we used the no float mulch from Home Depot. We also have a ton of trees and we have not had any issues. My husbnad replenishes ...
- Honestly Bermuda Grass... it is thick, soft and it's all we had when we were small! Anything else is going to be a PITA with leaves. Plus, rubber stains the clothes. ...
- How about artifical turf grass or indoor/outdoor carpeting with a layer of packed sand underneath? The sand will also be softer than solid ground underneath and also...
Chalkboard Paint
I work at Lowe's Home Improvement I know we carry an assortment of chalk board paint - call there and ask for the paint department - they should be able to ...
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- Hi there, just wanted to let you know I haven't heard of any specific issues with covering up the paint. I have however heard stories about respiratory problems dev...
- The chalkboard paint is easy to use. It might take two or three coats to get a nice cover. Regarding covering it up: Since the paint will make a smooth surface it w...
- My mother-in-law recently painted with this and the quailty of the actual using chalkboard is great. She did not do any enhancements to the top the actual paint is a ...
