Kitchen and Bath remodel

[Johnny C]

going to the depot or lowes is the same as Buying gear at walmart rather than the local B&T. I am sure someone here know someone......I may be able to help, PM me some info about what you need to do.

[mikecc]

I went thru 5 sinks before we found one that did not leak.
Porcelain was porous and they buy the blems that have been patched.
We had them open every vanity top at 3 stores till we found the one we accepted. Never again.

[Slingah]

hire a local guy...look in local paper...check references and look at some of his work

[vineyardblues]

All I can say if you tile your bathroom go up 5 ft not 4 ... you will love it .

VB

[The Dad Fisherman]

I know a lot of guys say hire a local guy....but lots of times they're no bargain either. They don't return your calls, they show up late, if at all, they don't finish when they say they're going to, and they are usually more expensive. Don't get me wrong there are some good local contractors out there but if they are good you usually can't get them for at least a year....thats my experience any way


I think if you don't have a good friend that does it, its a crap shoot.

I have used Home Depot for 2 things...They did my carpets and they were Excellent, They did my Windows and they were a pain in the ass. I think it all depends on who they contract out to do the work for them.

[Johnny C]

Maybe this is not the right Thread, but collectivly we seem like a group concerned with supporting the small business. Discussion has always been focused on the B&T, but it seems as though a collective conciousness that seeks out small business and when possible avoids the trappings of the Walmart/depot experience would thrive here. How many guys here are plummers, roofers, or any other laborers? IT guys? Retail shop owners? Any sort of freelance job is, in my view, seriously in trouble becouse of the trend to bring big business into every aspect of everyday life.
Zoots and Kabloom are slowly taking the livlyhood of small business.
Has anyone used Geek Squad? Think about the potential for disaster there. Freelance IT guys could be forced to join up or shut down.
Maybe we could have a forum or some sort of database situation where we could showcase our collective skills so that we look internaly first.
Like an occupational classified.
Down with the DEPOT!

[Striperhound]

I for one would love to see a directory of everyone here and what they do for a living. That way we could support our friends and family with some additional business.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Johnny C

Maybe we could have a forum or some sort of database situation where we could showcase our collective skills so that we look internaly first.
Like an occupational classified.
Down with the DEPOT!

Good point Johnny, I believe that is one of JohnR's many projects for the site that has yet to get off the ground. Perhaps if we start a thread, then everyone could reply if they want in on it.


Duke41, thanks for the chance