Below is a list of competent or efficient vendors who perform at a reasonable price.
1. Carpet, tile and uphostery cleaning
** STAIN-TECH -- 768-6664 (BBR, BLI)
Also offers water restoration and scotchguarding; All workmanship is guaranteed; Uses a hospital grade microbial agent in their cleaning solution; listed on page 282 in the Yellow Pages. Referred by Kamille Wolff,
Wolff@lawyer.com.
2. Dentist
** Edwards & Cavendish, P.A. -- 353-3303
Located at 137 West Adams Street on the corner of Hogan and Adams Streets. Their equipment is first-rate; the care is very competent and attentive; they accept many insurance programs; and, their prices are competitive with other local dentists. Referred by Greg and Jane Radlinski, gjradlinski@bellsouth.net
3. Handyman
** Christopher Cloonan -- 387-4524
He is not licensed to do electrical or plumbing work and charges $15 an hour.
-Pressure washed; filled holes, cracks & other defects in our wooden porch/landing/stairs
-Removed caulking around windows; sanded the rusting metal header & painted with anti-rust sealant; recaulked
-Removed dozens of rusty nails from the brick mortar on the outside & then filled those holes ?–plus many others ?– with concrete.
-Installed outdoor thermometer in brick pillar on our cement porch
-Repaired other miscellaneous items
I have found him to be honest & provides detailed statements of work he has done. He brings receipts from materials he had to buy to do the job. You may also go out and purchase the materials yourself & save one hour?’s time from his total bill. Referred by Laura J. Andersen, lkodet@comcast.net
** BBR -- Members of the Better Business Bureau
** BLI -- Bonded, Licensed, & Insured