tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131322125017207247.post6201190481922316851..comments2023-06-20T05:30:18.526-07:00Comments on gardening in western washington: Life Lesson #174...ignorant gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09666406543531437194noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131322125017207247.post-8784991146670681602012-02-27T04:53:49.080-08:002012-02-27T04:53:49.080-08:00About the bathroom, Get as much as you can in writ...About the bathroom, Get as much as you can in writing. You may want to put in the contract something about finishing the work. We made the mistake of paying our roofing contractor before the trim was put back up. They never came back out to finish it. Here is a pdf file on hiring a contractor and what to look for. <br />http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/FL_HO-08.pdf<br /><br />Kiss the girls for me.Patty Citrowskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445110119188399470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131322125017207247.post-38650558247646976982012-02-27T04:49:55.625-08:002012-02-27T04:49:55.625-08:00Wow.....we always kept our wood, so we never had t...Wow.....we always kept our wood, so we never had to think about it getting carried away. I could relate to the frustration of non-communicated "extras". I am grateful for the heads up.Patty Citrowskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445110119188399470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131322125017207247.post-11015573344777331322012-02-19T07:59:31.450-08:002012-02-19T07:59:31.450-08:00I loved your story of the tree trimming adventure,...I loved your story of the tree trimming adventure, and I think the picture has everything to do with the post. It's because those two little sweeties make it all worthwhile. [absolutely nothing to do with me being their grandma.] And I'm not fooled for one second by Helen's beautiful smile. Or Lucy's for that matter. I know what goes on around there. As far as a learning experience, maybe this unplanned 200.00 will save you from making thousand dollar mistakes. Ask lots of questions. Even to the point of sounding dumb. Like this: "I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand. Can we go over these figures one more time, and exactly what this includes?" But you know that kind of stuff. Bless you today.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386439534540061869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131322125017207247.post-71913254210720851222012-02-18T15:04:55.643-08:002012-02-18T15:04:55.643-08:00I wouldn't have known either. I thought they j...I wouldn't have known either. I thought they just ran it through a chipper? <br />We've haven't had too many projects done to our house (my husband prefers to do most of it :( ) Anyway, probably things you've already done, check the Better Business Bureau as well as making sure the company is licensed and bonded. Good luck.<br />Your girls are so cute!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2131322125017207247.post-54002167554054319152012-02-18T07:45:04.399-08:002012-02-18T07:45:04.399-08:00It is a headache to have to learn these things! I ...It is a headache to have to learn these things! I wouldn't have known that either. Glad it's all done though and you won't worry about the safety of your little ones when they are outside playing (you know, in like August when we'll see the sun again;) Best wishing on your home improvement project. Be sure to take before and after pics and tell us all that you learned! Cheers, JenniRainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.com