By Betta Stor It September 12, 2008
Thank you for your generous review and connecting with us on Merchant Circle. If there is anything we can do for you, your business or friends and family, please give us a call or stop in, we would be more than happy to assist you with your storage needs. Please bookmark our website for future reference. ...read more
By Mariano Guas September 10, 2008
Earl did all my handy work for 10 years. Included in this he built a large deck in my back yard, built a closet, installed a tile floor, painted, installed ceiling fans, etc. etc. He is a true craftsman, dependable and honest. I recommend Earl to anyone. ...read more
By Arlene Rome August 30, 2008
If you have the pleasure of hiring Earl... You are in good hands... Earl does business the old fashioned way... Awesome craftsmanship, honest, willing to work and all for a very very reasonable price. You will not go wrong with hiring Earl. ...read more
So you have decided to brave the dust and dirt and inconvenience – not to mention the expense – of a renovation project. If it’s because you’ve always wanted an updated kitchen or bath and it will enhance your quality of life, go right ahead. But if you are planning to sell soon and think the renovation will increase the resale value of your home, hold on. Studies suggest that most renovation projects do in fact increase the price of the home at resale. However, the increase is typically less than the cost of the project. Cost vs. Value Reports contradict the common wisdom that kitchen and bathroom renovations pay for themselves. It also suggests that you should renovate primarily for your own enjoyment and accept that your project will pay for itself only partially when you sell. One thing these reports don’t take into account is how renovations affect the marketability of your home. Real estate agents say that a gleaming kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, cork or hardwood flooring, stone countertop and lots of cupboard space can sell a house the instant a prospective buyer sees it. Conversely, a cramped, ill-lit kitchen with outdated linoleum and countertop and avocado or harvest gold appliances may actually scare buyers away. Bathrooms are another big draw. A house with quality fixtures and finishes will sell much faster than the same house with moldy grouting and ancient fixtures. If you can’t afford to renovate, update and refresh key rooms instead. Replacing an old countertop, repainting cupboards and walls and installing new door pulls and lighting can make a big improvement in your kitchen for a very modest price. Similar touches increase the appeal of older bathrooms, too. Fresh paint throughout your home is another low-cost, high-return project – it makes everything look cleaner and brighter, and buyers love a house they won’t have to redecorate immediately. ...read more
By Home July 14, 2008
A handyman offers help with the small and medium-sized jobs around your house that are too small for a contractor. Some of the services typically offered by a home handyman include remodeling the kitchen or bathroom, installing ceiling fans, hanging shelves, replacing dishwashers, and building a deck or fence. Most do painting and other general home maintenance and carpentry tasks. Many offer electrical and plumbing services as well. If you have several small jobs, a handyman can usually handle all of them for you. Choosing a handyman is an important decision. You want to find a person who you can trust and whose opinion you respect. A handyman who shows interest in your project will often be a good fit. The major difference between handymen for these types of jobs will be things like work ethic and punctuality. Be sure to read the testimonials from homeowners who have used a handyman's services, and check references if you have any doubts.When you first meet with the person who will be doing the handyman services, you will gain some insight into whether the person is right for your needs. A professional will help you come up with ideas and offer alternatives to help you get the job you want within your budget. Some handymen can do the entire job, including plumbing and electrical. With others, you may need to hire and electrician or plumber separately. If it's a one man job, make sure the person is qualified to do the work. Ask if the person has done this type of work in the past. If you aren't completely comfortable, ask for references. At the same time, some plumbing and electrical should only be done by licensed individuals depending on local codes. Finally, be aware that if a handyman offers you a coupon for a cost savings, he is probably just going to add the value of the coupon to the project cost. ...read more
By Home July 13, 2008
Designing and setting up a network itself can be a time-consuming job. Once you have determined the type of network which is to be installed, components which allow it to be built need to be assembled. Here's how to get going: ...read more
Networking is not always an easy thing to understand when a business owner or personal computer owner is new to the game. There are things and terms that a person might not understand. To be able to run a network smoothly and properly there are very basic things that any owner needs to know. ...read more