Tag Archives: Contractor
What Does Licensing, Bonding, and Insurance mean?
Licensing In most cases, a trade license means a contractor has signed up with the state or local licensing authority and passed a skills test. Licensing varies a great deal across localities. However, nearly all plumbers, electricians, gas and HVAC … Continue reading
Patchy Drywall Work
“One thing that I like to do is take a flashlight and hold it flat against the walls and ceilings,” Zirlott says. “When this is done, you can sometimes spot drywall patches and repairs.” These repairs and patches might indicate … Continue reading
Grout
Consider grout color….when you think tile think grout too .”It has a huge impact” If you want subtle look, you could match grout to tile. Or create contrast for more impact Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and … Continue reading
How to Patch a Wall
Tiny nail holes are easy to repair, but what about larger holes caused by door handles or unruly roommates? Depending on the size they can be relatively easy to patch yourself using fiberglass patches. Patching wall holes takes less than an hour … Continue reading
Within Reach
Over time, my husband taught himself how to repair every part of our 1919 Foursquare Oregon home. The kitchen was last in our prolonged renovation. When my husband, a recreational property developer, saw his business evaporate in 2008, he finally … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 