Written by Jeff Kida from DDS Design Services, LLcWhat’s the matter Bunky? Did the last project take a bad turn and now the client hates your guts? Nowyou’re worried about getting lit up on the internet? Or, the contractor you hired to remodel the kitchen isturning your dreams into a nightmare? My question for contractors, […]
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Great Expectations in Residential Remodeling (11-19-2018)
December 17, 2018Category: Drywall, Plaster, Painting, Electrcial, Kitchen Remodel, Plumbing
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Electrical Safety Myths
July 3, 2017Electrical Safety MythsTo help ensure your safety, we’ve listed some of the most common misconceptions from PSE&G. Take the time to review them. They might save your life.Tires are electrical insulatorsTires are electrical conductors, not insulators. It is true that you are safe in your vehicle when a live wire falls on it. But that’s […]
Category: Electrcial
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Blueprints, what information should be on them?
February 25, 2017What should be included in your plans? BlueprintsNo matter how much we preach the benefit of a well written contract, many people still make the mistake of signing one that doesn’t clearly call out what they are getting. Once the project starts and a dispute arises, most people will turn to the architect for guidance. […]
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Your Smart Meter is Coming. Here is what you need to know.
February 14, 2014Your Smart Meter is Coming in Illinois. Here is what you need to know from CUB. http://www.citizensutilityboard.org/news20140201_5ThingsSmartMeter.html The five things you need to know about your new electric meter February 1, 2014—ComEd is launching $2.6 billion in upgrades to the power grid over the next decade, including installing new “smart” electric meters at every home in […]
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Show Recap for 18 May 13
May 18, 2013One of the topics today was about the LED lighting and how the prices have dropped. Looking for an LED for under 10 bucks that will last 25 years? Here it is http://www.creebulb.com/ Here is the Geek alert for the day. It was on House wrap vs drainage planes. This is a link to the […]
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Show Recap from 20 April 2013
April 21, 2013We talked a lot about flooding issues, ejector pumps and sump pumps. Here is an over view of some of those issues. Don’t walk into a flooded basement without checking to make sure the water is not electrified. If the power is on, pull the electric meter or turn off the power in some way […]
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Show Recap from 6 April 13
April 6, 2013We had a busy show today. Rich talked about how to sharpen and store you knives and sharp tools. Listen to the first hour of the show for details. Click on the radio show link at the home page. Robbie talked about a major tile/grout issue she is having. Rich brought in a Fein Multi […]
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