Trades Who Show
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the ramp-up to the holidays (visit a mall if in doubt). If you’ve decided to host a family holiday gathering at home you may want to start thinking about cleaning, organizing and fixin’ up so you’re ready to face the rest of the family en masse.
Paint chips, disorganized closets and mounting give-away piles instantly climb the to-do ladder when a visit from your mother (or mother-in-law) is imminent. In the past, getting work done may have been as easy as picking up the phone and getting a quote.
But these days, construction boom equals trades shortage. People are harder to find and service has taken a tumble. Word on the street is that some trades will quote you exorbitant rates just to see how much you’re willing to pay. Definitely buyer beware.
Through detailed research and reference checking, we have a few trade secrets to share. These companies arrive on time, take off their shoes, clean up their own mess and charge reasonable rates. Perhaps it’s because of the one thing they all have in common—they’re not tradesmen, they’re all tradeswomen!
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Mom and Journeyman Cabinetmaker Heather Czenczek launched Ebony Fine Cabinetry & Design in 2005 after 15 years in the biz. Heather is a top-notch one woman show located in the Currie Barracks focusing on small projects like entertainment units, built-ins or bathroom vanities.
