Archive for December, 2008

With respect to home improvement contracts what would define breach? And would breach negate arbitration?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
hopetohelp asked:


Home improvement contract had list of desired improvements. One was never completed and now we have problems with a window they put in less than one year ago due in part to faulta installation. Window manuf. is bankrupt and contractor will not replace. So one of the items they were supposed to do they did not. So does that constitute breach of contract and if so will that breach allow me to ignore the arbitration agreement on that contract and use small claims instead?

How do you market a product to home improvement chains?

Thursday, December 25th, 2008
ba442 asked:


Need input on marketing a product to home improvement chains such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, etc.

Home Improvement?

Sunday, December 21st, 2008
andy g asked:


I meant to ask if the wife on home improvement is tim allens real wife

Is there a federal grant for home improvement for lower-medium income families?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008
redd_rocket asked:


I am looking to make some needed home improvements, such as new siding and insulation, new windows, new garage doors, and so on but cannot afford it on my own. I work 40+ hours a week but my line of work does not pay the best. I would be grateful for any useful information. Thank you.

Home Improvement: How can I cut small metal tiles to fit into the wallspace behind the stovetop?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008
Jess asked:


I think these tiles are aluminum (they look like brushed stainless steel). They are about 4″x4″, picked up from a home improvement store. A few tiles need to be cut in half to fit into the wall space above the stovetop, but so far none of the tactics my cousin has used has cut them successfully. The man who lived in the house before had successfully tiled a section using these exact tiles, some of which he did cut in half (although the tile cuts are not straight and so appear to have been done by hand).

Any ideas from some experienced tilers out there? Thanks so much!

Why so many No-show Home Improvement contractors?

Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Avignon_11 asked:


Over the years, I have had several Home improvement contractors show up to take measurements for floors, windows, plumbing, etc, but then they never follow through and send an estimate.

Why do you think that is happening? I have money to spend and tried to track themn down for their quote but they gve me the runaround.

Breaking a installation contract with Home Improvement company before installation date is determined?

Saturday, December 13th, 2008
Marie R asked:


Are there any comments about breaking a contract with a home improvement company after the 3 days they give you to consider? Reason is my financial situation has irreparably changed. They say I can’t cancel, but I don’t see penalties. I appreciate your help. Thanks
Thank you for your comment. They indicate that I HAVE TO proceed because the items were custom measured.

Do I have to? Actually, I cannot! So I don’t know what they will do.

Is it possible you really do have a strong marriage if you both survive a whole day of home improvements?

Friday, December 12th, 2008
J.J. asked:


…and don’t manage to hurt each other/

How to ask people for help with home improvement?

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
lf asked:


I know there’s something call home improvement parties or something like that, does anybody know what they are call and if you do how can I invite people (family, friends) to come over to my house and help me out with paint and small repairs around the house, it would cost me so much if I hire someone and I thought I could buy some pizza and drinks for friends, does that sound nice and if it does how do I do it, please help!!!!
I am actualy really good at doing things around the house, I’ve fixed toilets, sinks and even reulphoster my furniture. I just have to have some stuff done by the middle of next month for house insurance purposes and if I don’t fix them it could cost me a lot to get a new insurance

How do you start an Home Improvement business with little to no money?

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Bumblebee asked:


Starting an home improvement business is what i really want to do in life. I just do not know the first thing to do. I need some steps to get me started. What do I do??