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Fro Pros Only :: A Review: The Home Depot Pro App and New Pro-Oriented Tech

Central, now, to their latest pro offerings is a new, just-for-pro The Home Depot Pro App. It is available both for the iPhone and for the Android. According to The Home Depot...

by jb bartkowiak

What to Know About Professional Area Rug Cleaning – The Dos and Don’ts of Area Rug Cleaning

Area rugs are prone to regular wear and tear as they accumulate dirt, odor, dust, mud and oils caused from foot traffic, pet accidents, spills and smoke. So frequent maintenance and proper...

by Jerrod Lack

Architects Condo Remodel – a Space Optimized Redo with LG Squared :: Inside the Pro’s Home

On the day I visited, classical music simmered as Jodi was working to plow through some of her duties as bookkeeper. The signs of a wall removal are still present. A peeled...

by jb bartkowiak

DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills :: Know When to Call the Pros

Knowing the What Ifs & When to Call in a Pro :: DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills

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But perhaps it highlights the most important line on my resume. It is the most important, most essential of all home improvement essential skills ... that extends far beyond plumbing: Knowing the...

by jb bartkowiak

For Pros Only :: The Organized Truck Is the Organized Professional

It’s 6:00 pm Friday night, the crew is picking up trash and cleaning the site as the last piece of aluminum is bent and installed on the 15 replacement windows we installed...

by Aaron Gillison

Notes from Providence :: Welcome to JLC Live – the Saw Dust Show

I was able to acquire the press pass for the 49th edition of JLC Live, but experienced the show as a regular attendee. As Hanley Wood (the producers of the event) put...

by jb bartkowiak

For Pros Only :: How to Form Strong Contractor Realtor Relationships

Real estate agents have clients that contractors can help, and contractors have clients that are looking to sell. A winning situation for both parties which can maximizes profits and stimulates the housing...

by Martin Orefice

How Reliable are Online Reviews on Sites like Yelp and Angie’s List?

You cannot depend on Angie's List or Yelp to confirm you are hiring "the best" service. You should instead meet with the service provider and by using your instincts, make a decision...

by Paul Lesieur

Is a Small Interior Design Company a Good Fit for Your Next Home Project?

If you think that you want to hire a small company for your home project start asking around your area for references. Take the time to research, after all, if you aren't...

by Cynthia Weber

Building Moxie with the HTRC :: An Interview with Sean Lintow Sr. of SLS Construction

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Here Sean and I, Barry too, discuss Sean’s business and blog (one of my personal favorites). With that, while Sean is known by many as @SLSConstruction, it is actually the steady expansion...

by jb bartkowiak

For Pros Only :: The Home Depot FIRST for Pro Program (Part 3)

I wanted to begin this final installment on the Home Depot FIRST for Pro program by stating that this visit to my local store, in which I did invest some time, had...

by Barry Morgan