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Any Yarders know somebody fair & good to work on my new project. Anybody in the remodel business? Thanks
 
GemParty said:
Any Yarders know somebody fair & good to work on my new project. Anybody in the remodel business? Thanks
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where are you. I have a guy who's done ton of work for us. He's in Trumbull.
 
GemParty said:
Newington.
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It's a little far but not crazy. Here's his contact info, I have used him for a lot of work: Bathroom, kitchen and he's also put on a new deck and porch, resided my house and new windows. Dana Giammateo 203-913-7843, you can tell him Ray Abramson gave you his name! He's also done work for other friends of ours as well. Fair and reputable. Newington should be within his reach but I'll let you decide or not.
 
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My family uses House of Hanbury (based out of Newington). He's recently redone our kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Can be a bit on the pricier side but you'll have to see what his quote is. Does excellent work and is timely.

(860) 331-8530
http://www.houseofhanbury.net/
 
Make sure you heat the floors, well worth the investment.
 
Our guy isn't close enough to make sense for you, but the only piece of advice I have is that if you get a "quiet close" toilet seat, get them for all the toilets in your house (and maybe even where you work). Once you get used to the quiet close, you're going to start slamming regular toilet seats everywhere else.
 
8893 said:
Our guy isn't close enough to make sense for you, but the only piece of advice I have is that if you get a "quiet close" toilet seat, get them for all the toilets in your house (and maybe even where you work). Once you get used to the quiet close, you're going to start slamming regular toilet seats everywhere else.
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brilliant!
 
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August_West said:
Anybody think about putting a Stand up Urinal in their Man Cave bathroom? I like that idea. feel like you are at a sporting event.
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Been done. It's not all that uncommon. Just know that you'll be on solo cleaning detail. I've got a friend who did just this.
 
Next bathroom I think we'll add electric outlets for a Japanese toilet seat. Takes some getting used to but a hot comfortable seat with amenities is worth checking out. I got used to them when in Japan earlier this year, takes a number of uses to acclimate and not get ....surprised!

Amazon product ASIN B005XNW1Q0
 
DaveHuskiesFan said:
My family uses House of Hanbury (based out of Newington). He's recently redone our kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Can be a bit on the pricier side but you'll have to see what his quote is. Does excellent work and is timely.

(860) 331-8530
http://www.houseofhanbury.net/
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Do you have a guy to ask for?
 
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Jaker said:
Make sure you heat the floors, well worth the investment.
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Highly recommend. One suggestion. If you're doing electric radiant heat in the floor is install a second temperature sensor and run it up to (not connected) to the thermostat. The sensor tends to be the weakest link and you don't want to tear up the floor for a $20 part.
 
I have a local guy who I've used for two projects. Complete kitchen and new deck were done at different times. He's honest, does great work, and keeps to the timeline and contract for the project. He is from Rocky Hill. His name is Frank Catania and he does business as Brentwood Building & Remodeling LLC. Call him at 860-250-0303. He's very pleasant to work with and he cleans up the site when he's done. He's probably not the cheapest contractor, but I found his quote to be very comparable to Lowe's and his design was better. He also does the tile work in addition to the carpentry, so he can do much of the needed work for kitchens and bath. If you select him you won't be disappointed with the results. Sorry, don't know ho to make link work but that is the URL.

http://www.brentwoodbuildersct.com/
 
Be prepared to spend more than you think it will cost. Bathrooms are by far the most expensive rooms per s.f.

The first thing I ask my clients before even looking at a bathroom remodel is: "Do you have another full bathroom you are prepared to use for at least three weeks?" If the answer is "no", my response is that I am too busy.
 
I remember that the NL-Waterford Speed Bowl had a 50' long half pipe in the men's room. If you needed the crapper, it was out to the bushes behind the 2nd turn.
 
DaveHuskiesFan said:
My family uses House of Hanbury (based out of Newington). He's recently redone our kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Can be a bit on the pricier side but you'll have to see what his quote is. Does excellent work and is timely.

(860) 331-8530
http://www.houseofhanbury.net/
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Dave- what's your last name?
 
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MrP said:
Should have also mentioned he is also a UConn grad, 2005
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Who can I tell him, referred him?
Is the guys name Stephen W?
 
CTHUSKY74 said:
I have a local guy who I've used for two projects. Complete kitchen and new deck were done at different times. He's honest, does great work, and keeps to the timeline and contract for the project. He is from Rocky Hill. His name is Frank Catania and he does business as Brentwood Building & Remodeling LLC. Call him at 860-250-0303. He's very pleasant to work with and he cleans up the site when he's done. He's probably not the cheapest contractor, but I found his quote to be very comparable to Lowe's and his design was better. He also does the tile work in addition to the carpentry, so he can do much of the needed work for kitchens and bath. If you select him you won't be disappointed with the results. Sorry, don't know ho to make link work but that is the URL.

http://www.brentwoodbuildersct.com/
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Who can I say referred him?
 
We did three baths last year. I'd recommend a good local contractor instead of Lowes, Home Depot, etc. The problem with the big box stores is that if you get into multiple tasks, i.e., a plumber, an electrician, a tile guy, they may send different people for each job and it can be nightmare trying to coordinate schedules, etc. They'll also only sell you what they carry, which may or may be what you want. Shop around.

I found Bender plumbing supply really helpful and reasonably priced for fixtures, vanities, granite tops, lighting. We also bought fixtures from Wayfair. See if your contractor can get you a discount at a local supply house.
 
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