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Charles
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Post Number: 1087
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Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008 - 9:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

My wife and I are planning on doing some home renovations. I curious if anybody tackled this task before and willing to share some does and don'ts or what to expect in general.

I'm also looking for a reputible contractor that does quality and honest work for a fair price. If you of anyone I'd appreciate the recommedation. We live north/east of Dallas in Wylie.

Thanks!

Charles
Basshunter
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Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 12:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have a RonCo pocket level I can loan you.

You used to many words in the same sentence that do not go together, "reputible contractor that does quality and honest work for a fair price".

Good luck..... The only advice I can give you is do not pay for anythng until you are satisfied, especially no down payments.
Hawlin_bass
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Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 2:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

2nd that on the down payments! get several quotes and check them out. then pay them only after the job is completed and your satisfied.
Zeeter
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Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

What are you wanting done......kitchen, bath, roof , fence,....etc The company I work for is a general contractor. We mainly do large comercial construction and apartments but do have smaller crews that will do remodels.

Let me know Charles and maybe I can take a look at it.
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Charles
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Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 1:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Zach,

Completly redo Master and Kids Bath Room, that Kitchen and than a few other misc. items around the house. When I say completely redo, I'm talking retile showers and bath, tile floors, all faucets and fixtures, counter tops, vanities and paint.

The kitchen we plan on gutting and starting over.

Does anybody have any 411 on the difference between Granite, Silestone and Corian counter tops. Which is more durable and least amount of maintenance?

Our house is 15 years old and it's ready for a facelift!
Ozziefish
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Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 3:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Charles, look at Quartz counter tops, you don't have to seal them and they are nearly half the costs.
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Redskeeter
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Posted on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Ozzie's correct about the Quartz... Granite is the most durable by far.. But the cost is something to consider..

We're members of Direct Buy, I thought it was rip at first, but in the long run it has paid off big time..

Our windows were "half" the Home depot cost as was the 4" shutters(best buy so far ** big bang for your bucks), the hard wood foors and the Travertine tile..

Oh yeah,they also installed our Granite counter tops and back splash for about 1/2 the cost of H.D. or lowes...

The intial investment is considerable though.
Like $5,600.00 to join.
The absoltue best purchase is home furnishings.
The rest is just a bonus buys.. FYI...

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