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This is going to be a long post. I am looking for thoughts or comments from anyone that might have some experience dealing with a similar situation in which I find myself. For some background, my family and I experienced a house fire in July 2019. Fire started in the attached garage and...

Did our stairs a few years ago. Got tired of the carpet always looking dirty. We would clean the carpet, but then between kids and dogs, would look filthy again within just a few days. Removed the carpet, sanded everything, applied medium-oak stain, and finished with five or six light coats...

Thanks to both of you for the input. The estimate just seemed a bit high to me especially considering the following: no added cost for removal of existing structure (everything either already burned away or needs to come down anyhow as part of rebuild from fire) no added cost for roof...

Just looking for general comments and maybe some advice. Here is the story: Live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Have a basic 1670 sq. ft. two-story tract home built in mid-1980s. Three bedroom, 2-1/2 bathrooms with a one-story one-car garage on the end. Nothing fancy. Have seen the...

This has been a learning lesson. Just trying to decide whether or not to give him another chance. Leaning heavily towards no. The late news of a required second coat at additional cost was not the only issue. There’s also the following: Several areas of trim were missed completely and did...

Thank you all for the information and advice. There was no contract, just a written quote listing everything to be done and the cost for the different items. I can post a picture of it. There was a color change on the walls from off-white to a very light shade of blue. Also, some trim was...

Starting a new thread because did a quick search, but didn’t find anything. Requesting information from those that have experience hiring professional painters. Is the following normal practice when hiring painters? A painter provided a detailed written quote for a paint job in my home. Once...