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by Mary Baker on February 08, 2010
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Dear Contractors, Join ConstructionDeal.com and get one month of exclusive phone leads, FREE! When you sign up for a premium membership between Feb. 9th and Feb. 12th, 2010 - we will give you 30 days of FREE phone leads. What are phone leads? Phone leads are exclusive calls to you, from job owners that want to discuss their project and potentially hire your company. Every day, thousands of project owners search for contractors on our website and if you're listed in our directory - with your phone leads activated - you should receive these calls. Step 1 Sign up for free at ConstructionDe...
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by Bill Simone on February 08, 2010
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Hello and welcome to Custom Design & Construction's Remodelwithus.com Blog. Look for future posts about all you want to know about Home Remodeling, New Home Construction and project financing from one of the original Design / Build Firms in Los Angeles. Please visit us on line at www.remodelwithus.com for more blog posts. Thank you and happy remodeling.
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by Ilan Fulop on February 08, 2010
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As one of the hottest trends in window fashions, plantation shutters may require more of an investment than other window treatments. Read these tips from Rockville Interiors' (www.RockvilleInteriors.com) interior shutter experts to make sure you’re investing in the right brand of window shutters... Look at the quality of the materials used to craft the shutters. High-quality plantation shutters feature heavy duty components such as metal hinges and wood pins connecting louvers to the shutter frame and have a substantial weight. Flimsy shutters with plastic components may be a little less...
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by Joseph Moore on February 08, 2010
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When we have prolonged sub-zero temperatures, some homeowners may have trouble maintaining desired comfort levels in their homes without supplemental heat. The best supplemental heating source is a UL Listed electric space heater. We do not recommend using a fireplace for supplemental heating since heated indoor air will be going up the chimney and actually make the problem worse. Also, we do not recommend using an open oven door or stove (gas or electric) due to safety concerns of having these appliances on and often left unattended. Another action is for homeowners to heat the gara...
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by Randy Mate on February 06, 2010
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When it comes time to replace the roof, many homeowners know very little about the materials used, or what to ask for when getting an estimate. One way to better your own knowledge in this area is to become familiar with certain common roofing terms so that you and your contractor understand each other. Here are some of the more basic roofing terms that are good to familiarize yourself with before repairing or having a new roof put on your home - Underlayment or felt – A sheet of asphalt-saturated material (often called tar paper by laymen) used for moisture and additional protectio...
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by Brian Bland on February 05, 2010
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A home owner in your town recently asked me why he cannot just paint over our cut out and throw away a 2X2 foot spot of Southwest Florida mold growing on the ceiling in the laundry room. The mold was caused by an overflow from his A/C condensation pan under the air handler in the attic space. The answer has several parts but first taking action to prevent a reoccurrence is paramount. The A/C drain pan probably overflowed because the drain line was clogged or obstructed. The A/C condensate pan is like a culture dish in your attic. Southwest Florida Mold spores are present in the air almost all ...
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by Brian Bland on February 05, 2010
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A tale of two Southwest Florida water losses. Scenario #1 A condominium owner in your town has a unit that he rents out during the “season” to help pay his mortgage and insurance expenses. Last month his renter called him to say that the cold water supply hose on the washing machine burst during the night. Before he could wake up, find the main water shut off and stop the flooding there was 1 inch of Southwest Florida water in the hallway to the front door, the kitchen and guest bathroom were Southwest Florida flooded and Southwest Florida water was beginning to soak the living roo...
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by Mary Baker on February 04, 2010
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(By: Tim Clark) You probably know which gas station near you has the lowest price per gallon. You know where you can buy materials for less. But one thing many contractors do not know is where all their leads are coming from. It’s so important for any small business manager to understand what is working and what is not. You can put an ad in the yellow pages, you can drop off flyers door-to-door, and you can pay for an ad on the radio. But if you cannot measure the effectiveness of doing these things, how will you know which ones to invest in again? When you know what works, you can conti...
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by Mary Baker on February 04, 2010
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(By: Tim Clark) Many contractors have a certain notion of what lead generation is about and how leads can help their business. This notion could actually hurt their business. It’s almost like having a coupon to buy a particular product and giving up on that coupon because they think it’s for a specific product they don’t want. They choose not to see the fine print on the coupon that says it can be used for many other products, too. And so they lose out. When you sign up for a ConstructionDeal.com Premium membership, you can receive a variety of job leads based on your service...
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by Mary Baker on February 04, 2010
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If you are going to be spending your marketing budget on yard signs - you want them to grab potential customers' attention right? Here are some yard signs we found that are attracting the wrong kind of attention... Is this a yard sign for a flight school? The font is too small and hard to read. The perfect yard sign for a restaurant .. in 1989. TMI - Too much information - Who can read this as they drive by? This one isn't too bad a sign with the picture of the House, the Company Name, Service Listings & Phone Number.
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by Mary Baker on February 04, 2010
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Now, something romantic for all our hardworking contractors and service professionals out there - some humor! Girlfriend: "When we get married, I want to share all your worries, troubles and lighten your burden."Boyfriend: "It's very kind of you, darling, but I don't have any worries or troubles."Girlfriend: "Well, that's because we aren't married yet." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wife: "You carry my photo in your wallet. Why?"Husband: "When there is a problem, no matter how impossible, I look at your picture and the problem disappears."Wife: "You see how...
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by James Thompson on February 04, 2010
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Hello, Welcome to my blog. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have about home improvements. If I do not have the answer I will do my best to point you in the right direction. Due to my availability it may take some time to respond.
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by Jason Evers on February 04, 2010
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How many companies have you heard say the same thing… …the economy is so bad… …we are so slow… …I can barely pay my bills… …I hope I can make it through this slow period. Then why don’t they answer the phone? So often we need a service now! For instance: •You have a leaky toilet.•Your washer machine broke.•You opened your door to a flood in your home.•The car won’t start.•Your computer won’t boot up.•You need a tow truck.•Your having a party tomorrow and the carpets need cleaned.•...
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by Mary Baker on February 03, 2010
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(By: Tim Clark) There’s a fairly easy do-it-yourself project you can do to revitalize any room in your house and it usually doesn’t cost very much money. Installing or replacing the wood trim can really make an impact, along with a fresh coat of paint, and add value to your house. Recently, I installed new baseboards in my foyer and it made a big difference in the look of our entryway. Our house has 30 year old, dark wood baseboards and door casings that are dated, scratched, and worn. It was time for an overhaul as you can see here: First, I painted the room. I used a nice, light...
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by Mary Baker on February 03, 2010
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With Valentine’s Day coming up, you might not want to blow all your cash at a fancy restaurant. Why not host a romantic dinner at home with your significant other? You still want the night to be special so here are some interior design tips to create the right atmosphere. Focus on the dining room. First your table – is there a smaller, more romantic table hidden somewhere in the house? Move your large, formal dining table out of the way and rearrange the room with this smaller table to create the desired intimate feel of an upscale restaurant in Paris. If rearranging furniture isn&...
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by Mary Baker on February 03, 2010
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Don't have a whole lot of time but still want something tasty for dessert this Valentine's Day? Here is a great, how-to video showing you how to create a delicious chocolate fondue treat! Click the picture to start the video. Enjoy! Click here to watch on youtube!
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by Ken Dameron on February 02, 2010
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Recently added a horse traders brand on his entry way floor into his home. Easily installed to his specifications of the brand that his family has used on branding their horses over the generations
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by Timothy Clark on February 02, 2010
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Holly with Taylor'd Home Improvements, a remodeling contractor in the Champaign Illinois, had some great advice for people using online resources like those here at ConstructionDeal.com. "Maybe you have seen advertisements for websites that help you find contractors? They are all over the web when you start your search for home improvement contractors and they are even advertising on TV. Well, I am a member and I want to tell you a little about your possible experience should you choose to look online for contractors. First of all, it is free to use. You sign up, enter a little information ab...
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by Chris Alger on February 02, 2010
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There are two types of insurances liabilty and workers compensation. What are the differences between the two and what are the loop holes of each.