Alan J. Heavens of the Philadelphia Inquirer answers questions about real estate and home improvement in an online forum. Join him for a live discussion at 3 PM Tuesdays on the PhillyTalk link. Heavens is the author of What No One Ever Tells You About Renovating Your Home. In the publisher's own words:
"It’s no surprise that home remodeling remains hot. Home improvement centers are often packed with do-it-yourselfers and contractors preparing to do everything from modernizing an outdated kitchen or fixing up and 'flipping' a property for a profit. Unfortunately, many homeowners find out that once they begin a remodeling project, they need aspirin to deal with all the headaches and hassles that can occur.
"Whether you’re a homeowner, real estate investor, or home improvement enthusiast, Heavens’ practical advice will teach you:
- Sure-fire ways to find the best contractor
- Tips to control your remodeling budget and schedule from start to finish
- Making the most of your existing space
- Projects that pay"
Bob Bruss, nationally syndicated columnist:
"Any homeowner... should read this outstanding book before putting on a tool belt or talking with a contractor."
Just wanted to take a moment to thank the author for their post, excellent info!
My wife and I had the same issue with our garage door last summer. What a discomfort it was to replace those components! My wife likes to park within the garage though so I had to get it fixed otherwise I would never hear the end of it. I didn't have any experience fixing garage doors but fortunately there is very a bit of info online and it is not that difficult. It's not hard to discover parts either; you are able to get them on the internet or at most big hardware stores. Even mom and mom shops should have most components. It only took a couple hours to take out the old components from the garage door and get it in working order once again, so I was pretty happy about that, and so was the wife!
Posted by: electric garage door opener | September 09, 2010 at 06:47 PM