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It’s not easy finding the right man these days. And you really have to trust him if you are going to welcome him into your home.

Tradespeople—we mean! What did you think we were talking about? Here’s a short list of savvy-approved ‘secret weapons’ who can help you tackle your household to do list—one job at a time.

The Renaissance Master (Painter)—Painting by Renato
The Savvy Factor: He has fair prices, is very detailed (on the painting that is—less so on the paperwork), loves his work and plays decent music on the job.
Polite to the Kids Factor*: 10 out of 10
Good to Know: He likes fish tanks. If yours is dirty he’ll likely clean it for you!

For Your Happy Feet —Interior Care Carpet Service
The Savvy Factor: They provide excellent quality service and are always on time (thanks to master scheduler Karen). If your carpets don’t look (almost) new after a visit, they need to be replaced.
Polite to the Kids Factor*: Kids should stay out of the way when they are in your house pulling huge vacuum tubes up your stairs.
Good to Know: Their stain-removing formula is magic. Smile and ask nicely for a small sample in case of emergencies. Prices are competitive (i.e. you get what you pay for).

The Major General (Contractor) — Architopion
Redeeming qualities: Peter Cogionis can fix (or build) anything, fair prices, honest.
Polite to Kids Factor*: 10 out of 10
Good to Know: He is a trained architect so he knows what he is doing when he tears that wall down. Make a complete list of what needs to be fixed in your house or call him when it’s reno time. He is not the guy to come over just to fix your faucet (but he can)!

Fabulous Furniture —www.keepsakerestorations.com
The Savvy Factor: You can trust Nicholas Ouroumov with your best (and only) valuable piece of antique furniture you got from granny. He is honest and he picks up and delivers.
Polite to Kids Factor*: No interaction with the kids but was very polite in general.
Good to Know: He has been working with furniture all his life. Be careful of having all your fabulous antiques looking as good as new!

So let your resident Mike Holmes put his tools away for now. Help is just a phone call away.

* Important because they were not hired to broaden your little angel’s vocabulary (with the exception of “drywall”, “grout” or “junction box” which are, of course, very useful terms for any child to know)

Painting by Renato
Renato Sciommarella
416 837-1961

Architopion
architopion@sympatico.ca
Peter Cogionis
(647) 892-1297

Keepsake Restorations
Nicholas Ouroumov
www.keepsakerestorations.com
(416) 482-2170

Interior Care Carpet Service
www.interiorcare.com
(416) 467-0200

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