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MESSAGE DATED 3/16/20To All Our Present and Potential Clients
As our present circumstances of our community having been affected with the worldwide effects of The Coronavirus, it is quite troubling to say the least. Vast measures are in effect to keep our neighbor safe. I believe it is fair to say, this is quite uncomfortable for all of us to bear for all the reasons of having our lives turned upside down with the uncertainty and fears we may feel.
Reginas, being in the service industry for 45 years has great compassion for all. Our dedicated staff, which is immensely humbling to me, is on board, by means of being educated on our health hazard concern and fully equipped to service our clients.
We have had and continually have meetings, with great discussion on safety precautions to follow for the safety of our clients, ourselves, our families, our pets and yours. We have collaborated with our commercial supplier incorporating additional disinfectant products as well as being very mindful for greater detail to our clients cleanings, with special attention to doorknobs, light switches, handles on cabinets, hard surfaces, etc.
As we vow to continue to operate, to serve our clients, we are living on a day to day basis with continued changes hour to hour. With that said, we are here to help aid in safety and comfort for a cleaned, sanitized environment ~
On Behalf of Reginas Maids ~ Our Sincere hopes and prayers for this horrific crisis to be controlled for yours, ours, and all our worlds well being.
Kind Regards,Donna Bellina, PresidentReginas MAIDS
We are here to service you!
In existence since 1975, Reginas Maids of Jersey City is committed to provide professional, dependable, personalized cleaning services to hundreds of satisfied clients in Hudson County and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in our distinct quality of service, with our highly trained, trustworthy staff. Our continued growth and success is attributed to our 100% dedication to each and every one of our clients. We genuinely strive to exceed all your cleaning needs and expectations offering one time and recurring cleanings services customized to your lifestyle.
Did we mention we are pet friendly, fully insured and bonded!
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May 17, 2020 by
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Home Basement
With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.
By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine
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Your basement can be more than a utility and storage area. With some forethought and good techniques, you can make it as warm, comfortable and inviting as any other room in the house. But, make no mistake about it: Finishing a basement is a big job. In this article, well focus on the framing and some unique problems, such as:
Get started by making a scale drawing of your plans to submit to your local building inspections department. Your plan should include wall dimensions, window and door sizes, and each rooms purpose (e.g., family, bedroom, etc.) along with any special features like fireplaces. Some rooms may require large windows, called egress windows, for fire safety. Ask your building inspector if you need them. Also measure the future finished ceiling height and low-hanging pipes or ducts thatll lower headroom. Sketch the details of the exterior wall construction you intend to use as we show in this article. If youre uncertain about the best use of space, hire an architect to help with the design. The permit itself will outline at what stages inspections are required. If you choose to do your own electrical work, draw up and submit that plan as well. With your plan and permit in hand, clear everything out of the basement and youre ready to go. Walk around the basement with caulk and cans of spray foam and plug every gap you can find between framing and masonry and around pipes or wires that penetrate the rim joist or exterior walls. This is your last chance to seal air leaks from the inside, this is how youll insulate a finished wall.
If you have a wet or damp basement, its one of the steps to finishing a basement you need to solve before you get started. To tell if walls are damp from exterior water or just condensation from humid interior air, tape a 2-ft. square sheet of plastic to the masonry. If moisture collects on the front of the plastic, you have condensation. The method we show for finishing will take care of that problem. If moisture collects on the backside after a few days, then water is wicking through the foundation wall from outside. The basement should be treated the same as if it were leaky. If you have regular seepage or water puddling after storms (even once every few years), you have to fix it permanently before finishing. Remedies for damp or wet basements can be as simple as rerouting downspouts, regrading slopes away from foundation walls, or applying water-resistant paints to interior surfaces. As a last resort, hire a pro to install perimeter drains and a sump pump. The bottom line is that its senseless to spend time and money finishing a basement if leaks or moisture will ruin your work or cause mold to grow.
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Start the job by gluing 3/4-in. extruded polystyrene foam insulation to fit against the rim joists and foundation walls . Extruded polystyrene foam can be yellow, pink or blue depending on the manufacturer for insulating basement walls. Avoid expanded foam insulation (the type that has little white beads pressed together) when insulating basement walls because it isnt as durable and has a lower R-value. Make cuts by snapping chalk lines to mark and then score it with a utility knife as deep as the blade will penetrate. Then snap the sheet just like you cut drywall. Carefully cut around obstructions and fill spaces with small chunks of foam wherever its needed, working for tight fits.Spread a 1/4-in. bead of adhesive on masonry walls and press the sheets into place.
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Then caulk seams and gaps between the framing and foam along the rim joists with more foam to seal against air infiltration and leaks. Youll add fiberglass later for a higher R-value. The foam greatly reduces heat transfer through the masonry and framing, and it eliminates the need for a plastic moisture barrier later. Be sure to use adhesive formulated for use with foam (about $3 per tube) when insulating basement walls. Conventional construction adhesive wont work for insulating basement walls.
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Snap chalk lines 4 in. away from the insulation on the exterior walls. Then cut 24 bottom and top plates and lay out stud locations every 16 in. on each plate as youre insulating basement walls.
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Squeeze a 1/4-in. bead of construction adhesive to bottom plates and position them. Then pre-drill with a hammer drill and anchor them with concrete screws.
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Nail 24 blocking about every 3 ft. into the first floor joist to support the top plate. Toe-screw them to the rim joist through the foam to continuing insulating basement walls.
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Plumb from the edge of the bottom plate to the blocking with a straight 24 and level. Snap a chalk line and screw the top plate to the blocking with 3-in. screws.
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Measure between the plates at each layout mark and cut each stud to length. Then toenail the studs into place at the top and bottom with two 8d (2-3/8 in.) nails in one side and a third centered on the other side.
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When youre framing half walls, make all of the studs the same length and cut them so the wallis slightly taller than the masonry. The wall may be uneven because of floor inconsistencies, but you can always sight along the top plate and then shim it until its flat before installing the finished top cap.Then lay out the stud locations on the plate and nail the studs in place with 16d nails.
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Tip the knee walls up and fasten them to the floor. Then fasten blocks through the foam into the masonry at every third stud with 3-in. concrete screws. Plumb and screw the studs to the blocking for a solid wall. Be sure to sight along its entire length to make sure its straight.
Most basements have ductwork and plumbing mounted at the ceiling along an existing wall. Boxing in those pipes and ducts and then drywalling the assembly is the best way to conceal them. The whole structure is called a soffit.
Begin by measuring to the floor to find the lowest pipe or duct in the room; thatll define how low the soffit must be.Mark a point 2 in. lower on the wall to allow space for the framing and drywall and nail on a 24 nailing strip using the chalk line to position the bottom of the strip. Then snap another line on the bottom of the joists with a 2-1/2 in. clearance.Then snap another line on the bottom of the joists with a 2-1/2 in. clearance.
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To build a soffit front rip 1/2-in. plywood strips to the depth of the soffit and screw 2x2s even with both edges with 1-5/8 in. screws. Its easiest to preassemble the 8-ft. long soffit side sections and screw them to the bottom of the floor joists. If soffits end at walls, build the walls first.
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Snap a chalk line on the floor joists 2-1/2 in. away from the nearest obstruction and parallel to the wall. Position the assembly along the chalk line and fasten it to the bottom of the floor joists with 3-in. screws.
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String a line even with the inside edge of the plywood and use it to determine exact lookout lengths. Nail them in place every 16 in.
Partition walls are any walls that arent against exterior foundation walls or walls that support floors above. Lay out partition walls by snapping chalk lines to mark both sides of the bottom plates.That keeps you from building walls on the wrong side of single lines!
Also, in a basement, the top and bottom plates are often different lengths. Thats because top plates may project past foundation walls and be longer or run into soffits and be shorter. (See both cases in the photo with step 3.) When you line up the plates to mark stud locations, be sure to account for differences (Photo with step 2).
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Mark both sides of partition walls with chalk lines, then center and nail 26 backer boards in walls that they join. The chalk lineskeep you from building walls on the wrong side of single lines!
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Mark door openings on the floor to avoid putting glue under doors. Frame partition walls as you did the outside walls, again installing blocking between joists wherever its needed. Add 26 backers on walls that meet partitions (as explained in step 1). They provide support and nailers for drywall. Before you tie the partition walls to exterior stud walls (non-masonry, without foam), staple 2-ft. wide strips of polyethylene over the 26 backers. That way youll be able to seal this type of outside wall with a continuous moisture barrier in cooler climate zones.
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Frame the door openings 2-1/2 in. higher and 2-1/2 in. wider than the door youre installing. This rough opening allows adequate space for the door plus its frame. Use a regular stud plus a trimmer on each side of the door. If you have low headroom, you may need to cut your doors down or special-order shorter ones. Remember to allow overhead space for the door trim. Trim thats either missing or ripped too narrow over doors with inadequate clearance will really detract from the appearance of the room.
TIP: Partially cut through the underside of the bottom plate at the edges of the door rough opening to make removal easier later on.
Nearly every basement has something that will project past finished surfaces. That can include beams, posts, drain lines, water piping or surface mounted wires. Its a simple matter to frame or fur out around projections and then drywall and finish them to blend in with surrounding surfaces. Youll have to maintain access to other things like electrical junction boxes and plumbing shutoffs and clean outs. If you need future access to anything, just frame around it and cut out the opening when you drywall.
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Frame around ceiling valves with 2x2s. If you need future access to anything, just frame around it and cut out the opening when you drywall. Then, after taping and painting, screw a return air grate over the opening to conceal it but still have access. Return air grates are available in various sizes for about $5 at home centers. Check the sizes of available grates and frame the accesses slightly smaller.
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Frame around protruding plumbing with 2x6s nailed to adjoining studs. Frame clean outs for an access panel.
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Sometimes furring down part of or the entire ceiling is the best way to bury surface-mounted pipes or wires. Use either 2x4s or 2x2s running perpendicular to the joists to add 1-1/2 in. of dead space so you can drywall over the top of everything (Photo 3). Be sure to run all the wiring and other things you might want before hanging the drywall.
If you have a lot of deep projections from the ceiling or you need a lot of access, consider installing a suspended ceiling rather than drywalling. The downside is that youll lose at least a few additional inches of ceiling height.
Finish round steel columns by framing around them with 2x4s. You can then face the framing with drywall or decorative wood as shown in the opening photo.
Plus, check out these wall framing tips for new construction.
Have the necessary tools for this DIY insulating basement walls project lined up before you startyoull save time and frustration.
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time to begin insulating basement walls. Heres a list.
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BTL Woodworking and Construction was opened in March 2019 in Pampa by Trey Lauderdale and is located at 1776 N. Harvester.
Lauderdale holds a little more than 25 years of experience under his belt in construction and woodworking.
I worked for probably the best home-builder around for many years before I started my own business. And before that, I worked for my dad and grandad- they were both construction contractors, said Lauderdale.
Since opening his own business, Lauderdale has taken on a variety of jobs and has been highly recommended to others by his customers.
Services Lauderdale provides include remodeling, demolition and removal, new construction, carpentry, custom furniture design and building, fencing, exterior and interior door and window replacement, custom cabinetry, general contracting and more.
Lauderdale says that he can do almost anything when it comes to construction or woodworking, and if by chance he comes across a job he cant do- he knows somebody that can and will point the customer in that direction.
The work hasnt slowed down for Lauderdale since opening his own business, and he continues to receive new jobs regularly even amid COVID-19 concerns.
Most recently, Ive built a few cabinets for a place in Clarendon, Ive remodeled a kitchen out towards Borger, a basement remodel in Groom, and a front door installation on Russell street here in town, said Lauderdale.
Lauderdale says that new customers rarely have to wait for a job to begin as he will typically work on several projects simultaneously.
I take on new jobs daily, and what I mean by that is usually I have about five jobs Im running at a time, said Lauderdale.
He currently has three employees who spread across multiple job sites in order to get things done in a timely fashion.
They have a positive work ethic, they show up on time and they work hard. They are very responsible and honest. Ive never had to worry about a customer having something come up missing- which is a big thing in my trade, said Lauderdale.
Lauderdale says that he would like to find another employee to help work on the projects that keep rolling in.
Im looking for experienced help. Someone that can do dry wall, mud, tape and texture. Thats my biggest need right now, Lauderdale said.
Lauderdale says that he is thankful for the communitys continued support of his business during this time.
I really appreciate the work, its brought me a long way. Ive really enjoyed working for my customers, he said.
The Pampa News would like to congratulate Lauderdale for the success hes had so far with his business.
For more information about BTL Woodworking and Contruction, you can go online to their Facebook page, call (806) 662-2809 or visit their location at 1776 E. Harvester.
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May 17, 2020 by
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CHATHAM, NJ - Danny Mahoney has earned a reputation as a leader and a competitor during his Chatham High sports career, captaining two Cougar teams and playing in three state championship games.
Mahoney's service as a captain for the 2020 Cougar lacrosse team came to an abrupt end because of the Coronavirus pandemic, but the senior has pivoted into forming a family business with his younger brother, Kevin. Thedriveway seal coating and power washing service is called "Seal & Deal."
"When my father was in high school, he said that he and his friend did the same thing," Mahoney said. "So far, we've done two driveways. We've been in business for about three weeks now and we're working on our marketing strategies."
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Mahoney played four years of varsity ice hockey and served as an assistant captain and then captain, playing in two state championship games for the Cougars. In lacrosse, he played on the 2019 team that won the North Jersey, Group 3 state championship.
"It has beenreally emotional not being able to play for Chathamlacrosse with all my teammates for one last season," he said. "The whole team put forth a lot of effort preparing for this season and sadly we never got to show off our talent as a team and a family. Our first week of practice was looking really good; everything was flowing much easier than in years past because the majority of us did winter training at the new indoor facility on Passaic Avenue and agility workouts at the high school.
"It is what it is but if we had this last season to play with all my teammates that Ive been with my whole life we would have left our mark. We had unfinished business and I could tell from the start that we were going to be a dangerous team all around. The team will be good next year as well and Im looking forward to coming back home and getting to watch my teammates tear it up next year."
Before he heads to Texas Christian University to continue his education, he's hoping to build his business with Kevin, a sophomore who plays lacrosse, soccer and paddle.
"We offer free estimates, power washeach driveway and oil-spot prime and fill cracks," Mahoney said. "We use Weldon Asphalt Premium Pavement Sealer."
You can reachSeal & Deal by phone at973-610-4688 and through email:mahoney.danny@me.com.
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May 17, 2020 by
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HOLLAND, MI Rachel Harned is stuck between a pandemic and a hard place.
Harned, owner of Bombshell Blow Dry Bar and the Salon Professional Academy beauty school in Holland, is being pushed by some clients join a handful of barbershops and salons reopening in defiance of state orders that closed many businesses to help stem the coronavirus spread.
Others say not to jeopardize her license and wait to reopen when stay-home orders lift.
She knows that hair salons and barbershops bring people into close contact, which is risky in a pandemic. Physical distancing is next to impossible while cutting someones hair. But she also knows that stylists are generally well-versed in sanitation and their services are in high demand.
Harned is torn by the dilemma. I have a high-risk son, but I also have to provide for him; pay his medical bills and put food on the table, she said.
Professional cosmetologists are starting to pipe up as new Michigan COVID-19 cases taper and the state takes initial steps toward reopening its economy. They are feeling overlooked and frustrated by a lack of communication and direction from state and local officials about when salons, spas and barbershops might be allowed to reopen, and what safety protocols will be necessary once that occurs.
Unable to get any direction from Michigan health and licensing officials, salon owners have turned to back-to-work guides from the beauty industry and are studying states like Ohio, Georgia and Indiana, which have begun allowing salons to reopen with enhanced safety measures.
Federal guidance has also been scare. The Trump Administration has put the onus on individual states to develop economic reopening guidance rather than offer centralized leadership. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week released limited one-page reopen guidance for some types of business, but has not produced anything specific to cosmetology.
The groundswell of frustration in the cosmetology ranks occurs against the state and national backdrop of anti-quarantine political protests in Michigan and elsewhere, as well as a high-profile Owosso barber who has become a flashpoint for openly defying Gov. Gretchen Whitmers order closing non-essential businesses.
Were trying to be neutral and supportive, but its hard when you cant even get a hello back, said Kristan Sayers, a Brighton salon owner whose nascent Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals (MABP) has seen of surge of new members during the pandemic.
We just know what other states are doing, said Sayers. Thats all we can really follow.
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Salon owners say theyve have had little besides Whitmers media statements to guide them over the past couple months as they try to cobble together post-lockdown plans. The governors six-phase MI Safe Start economic reopen plan rolled out on May 7 doesnt directly address cosmetology businesses, but Whitmer has said previously theyre expected to be among the last types of businesses to reopen.
This week, Whitmer said salons may reopen in Phase 5, when non-essential retail business can resume with limited capacity. The plan says that phase begins when COVID-19 case levels are extremely low and health care system capacity improves. Presently, Michigan is in Phase 3. New cases have plateaued; and testing and contact tracing efforts are ramping up.
On WSNX, Whitmer referenced the inherent difficulty in physical distancing at salons, but also acknowledged they might reopen sooner in some areas of the state.
Whitmer said Michigan is still developing the protocols.
When you talk about services like that, youre touching the public and often in high density scenarios; where youve people sitting right next to each other, she said. Theres no possibly of observing six feet of distance. In some, you can wear a mask. You can improve hand washing. I think that were looking at those types of services in probably the 5th phase.
Related: Retail probably included in next wave of reopenings, Whitmer says
Sayers and others have sent emails and called COVID-19 state hotlines trying to connect with someone in Lansing who can offer clarity. State agencies have been directing them to the governors office, which is presumably swamped and not responding. The state cosmetology licensing board offered little guidance during its regular meeting this week and commissioners did not answer questions, say stylists who tuned-in.
MLives attempts to reach Whitmers press staff were not successful.
Indications the state is beginning to get the message finally arrived this week. On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) offered Sayers a seat on a new state workgroup thats creating guidelines to present to Whitmer. An initial meeting took place Saturday.
Sayers said the MPBA, which started in 2017 but was dormant until the pandemic hit, has added about 2,000 licensed stylists in recent weeks. Difficulty connecting with decision-makers has made obvious the need for a state association, she said.
She wonders if having better communication between the industry and state government might have helped avoid the situation in Owosso, where barber Karl Manke resumed business in defiance of state order on May 4 and has since drawn national attention. Manke, whose license has now been suspended amid a legal showdown with the state, has become a champion of the anti-quarantine movement.
Salons in Cadillac and Holland have since followed suit.
Sayers isnt sure Manke is helping her cause. Were trying really hard to stay neutral of that, she said.
We need communication with our industry, she said. Anything. Just communicate. Without it, theres chaos.
Absent state guidance, salon owners like Elisabeth Bartrom have cobbled together reopening plans of their own. Bartrom, who owns Chasing Vanity salon and medispa in Grand Rapids, said clients can expect to see changes.
She has been collaborating with peers on a list of new safety procedures that include reduced staffing, more distance between chairs, frequent disinfection of tools and surfaces, mandatory masks and other personal protection gear for patrons and staff, guest and employee temperature checks and pre-appointment screening questionnaires.
Bartrom is considering a stop to blow-drying altogether. The waiting room is being closed. Clients would wait in the car for a notification the stylist is ready.
I want my customers to know were doing everything in our power to take those extra precautions because this is serious, she said.
Shes been frustrated by a lack of communication with Lansing.
I feel like weve been forgotten about, Bartrom said.
In northern Michigan, Kimi Schugart of Endless Hair Designs in East Tawas said she expects many salons that were already struggling financially to close for good.
Schugart consults around Michigan through LOral and said many stylists are bummed about safety changes dampening salon culture. Stylists are creative people who like to dress-up and wear makeup, she said. Having to wear masks and social distance will be tough.
Were lovey, touchy people, she said. We like to be in your personal space.
Schugart anticipates some reluctance from clients to return until a coronavirus vaccine is developed, but suggested changes in customer habits may depend on demographic and whether theyre from a hard-hit metro area, or parts of Michigan that are barely touched by the disease.
Youll have the ladies with gray hair who dont care how much it costs or whats going on, they want their hair done, she said. Our industry is strange.
In Holland, Harned said shes already reorganized her space and is stocking up on personal protective equipment like masks and face shields, which she hasnt struggled to find. Among other precautions, shes planning to have the place regularly fogged with disinfectant.
Shes been talking to peers in Michigan and other states and digesting industry support guidance from national franchise groups. Shes expecting to reopen at something like 25 to 30 percent capacity. Thats tough on revenue, but its better than nothing. Since the shut-down, Harned has tried selling hair products, special boxes of boutique items and gift cards from the curb. Thats all we can do right now.
Shes turned away a lot of business, from lucrative bridal party work to mens haircuts. Shes also turned down many requests for haircuts at home. Harned said a truck driver called asking for a haircut, and she told him to schedule something once he reached Georgia.
I sent him to another state for a haircut, she said. There was nothing else I could do.
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Now is the perfect time to get your Washington state home in tip-top shape. For many homeowners, this means applying a new coat of paint and creating a whole new look for the inside or outside of your house.
Painting is a great way to update and spruce up the interior or exterior of your home. But when do you do it yourself as a weekend project and when is it best to hire the services of a professional painter? Use this guide to help you decide if you should hire a painting contractor.
Interior Painting
Painting the interior of your home is a good do it yourself project even for beginners. Here are the basics of interior painting:
1. Choose the right paint and color
Don't overlook the importance of choosing the best paint and color for a room. Doing your research and getting it right the first time will help you avoid the time and money spent fixing mistakes.
2. Wall prep
Prepping walls means your painting project is going to be a success. For paint to adhere correctly you'll need to clean and sand walls. You'll also need to repair holes and other imperfections.
3. Taping and priming
Use painter's tape to mask ceilings, doors, moldings, and windows. For a professional look, apply a coat of primer paint to achieve an even and smooth finish.
4. When to hire a pro
When you want to save time, and for larger rooms and more intricate projects, a professional painting contractor has the experience and equipment to give you great results.
Need help with your next painting project? Hire a professional painter in Washington state.
Exterior Painting
Exterior projects can be more complex than painting the interior of your home and are often best left to a professional. Here's why:
1. Experience and knowledge
A professional painting contractor brings years of experience and knowledge to the job. They'll know what paint is best for your project so it holds up for years to come.
2. Tools and equipment
Painting the outside of your home is a big project. Painting contractors have the right tools and equipment needed, such as scaffolding and paint sprayers, to efficiently and safely do a professional job.
3. Save frustration and time
Painting your home exterior is more than just a weekend project and doesn't allow for any cutting of corners to get it done quickly. You'll need to factor in time to prep the surface, such as cleaning and power washing. Add painting time and you may quickly become frustrated and discouraged with the hours you spend on this home project. Hiring a contractor gets the job done quickly and professionally without mistakes.
Tips to Hire a Painting Contractor
Once you've decided to hire a painting contractor, use these tips to find the best professional for the job:
For a quality paint job and professional results, contact a HomeAdvisor painting contractor in Washington state.
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May 16, 2020 by
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Building a garage addition can be an expensive home addition. A garage addition might be cheaper than other home additions but the question is whether the value justifies the cost for space that will only be used to store cars and/or stuff.
If you're thinking about building a garage addition, here are some of the things you want to take into consideration when planning your project:
The American Housing Survey in 2009 showed that 66% of homes have a garage or carport. This number might be skewed by new construction because most new homes include a garage, where costs for excavation, foundation, framing and roofing are shared across the entire house.
When building a garage addition, the new structure must bear all of these structural costs. That's why many homeowners decide to turn their garage addition into a 2-story addition with living space above the garage.
If you're going to keep your cars or trucks in the garage, you need it wide enough to open the doors and walk around the front of the cars. The challenge when building a garage additions is our cars and trucks are much bigger.
Everyone has different ideas about the type of car/truck you should use to size your garage. Not being an expert on cars and trucks, I found thishelpful table at ConsumerReports.org. You will need to identify three measurements maximum car/truck length, width and height.Ceiling height is key for larger trucks which are much taller than the average car, affecting building height as well as the size of your garage doors (width and height).
Then you probably want to add space for aworkbench and storage shelves, which are typically 2 feet deep plus you need another 2 feet to access them comfortably. You can add these on one or multiple walls, depending on how many different activities you want to use your garage for.
But wait, when you're building a new garage you have lots of options about the floor plan. When you've got the space, you can get really creative like this carriage house plan (below) from TheHousePlanShop illustrates:
We listed the decisions you have to make earlier. Here are some of the tradeoffs you can make that affect costs.
This article has been updated to include new information in the 2015 Cost vs Value survey, which is the last time a garage addition was included.
From 2015 Hanley Wood Cost vs Value Survey
This report can help you set a reasonable budget for your project that will maximize how much you should recoup when you sell your home. If you do move forward building a garage addition, you can alsolook for ways to cut costs to increase your ability to recover more of your investment.
The very, very first thing you need to think about if youre considering building a garage is how long you plan to stay in your current home. A typical double detached garage project could cost you around $50,000 andmight only add $30,000to the valueof your home. If you plan on staying for 5 years, that garage would cost you $4,000/year. Is it worth it? Only you can decide that. Now lets assume you still want to add a garage to your home. Here are some books that can help you identify and prioritize your requirements.
Sheds & Garages: Building Ideas & PlansGarage: Reinventing the Place We ParkGarages & Carports: Step-by-Step ConstructionBuilding a Garage: A Complete Guide
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With stay-at-home orders in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Angelenos have gotten creative when eating at their favorite restaurants. While some higher-end places are happy to assemble complete meals for $50 or $60 a person, average restaurants continue to serve special takeout or standard favorites in to-go containers. Over the last two months, Eater editors have continued to eat food from local restaurants, but in a somewhat unfamiliar dining space: the car.
Every Angeleno has consumed something in their car: a double-double, Big Macs, fried chicken sandwiches. But with many restaurants transitioning their menus to takeout, Eater editors have been busy looking for different kinds of meals to eat in the drivers seat. Here now, where to eat everything from fried chicken and blue crab hand rolls to burritos and spicy ramen bowls.
Perhaps the single greatest part of living in Southern California is the access to a variety of landscapes, from winding hillside vistas backed by mega-mansions to leafy streets, sizzling beaches, endless desert, and rocky mountain cliffs. As a person with a lifelong wilderness streak, the terrain of Los Angeles is an important part of my life here, and that hasnt changed even with the county- and statewide Safer at Home mandates in place. It just means that we have to be a little bit more creative when figuring out where to eat that delicious pickup order.
Im fortunate to have a car, and even more fortunate that my car is a Subaru Forester, which means a full-sized hatch in the back and lots of room for tailgate dining. Im always a fan of the classic LA street food move of dining on the hood of the car, but for these lingering pandemic meals, its nice to take the back seat once in a while. Heres my setup: a cheap blanket thrown onto the floor of the car something thats easily replaceable, and that you dont mind getting a little dirty. Other accoutrements can be nice (a pillow, maybe, or some sort of back support if youre lingering for longer), but they arent really required all thats needed is a hot meal and a parking spot you can back into.
And theres the key. It can be the rooftop of the Row parking garage in Downtown (secretly one of the best city skyline spots around), or a dusty dead end street above Pasadena with peekaboo views of the hills. A recent afternoon with Honeybird fried chicken up in La Caada meant a turnout in the Verdugo foothills overlooking Glendale, surrounded by roomy mansions and shade trees. In and around Los Angeles, there are few bad views, so find one that suits the neighborhood youre picking up from, and away you go.
There are many more notable view-and-a-bite examples around LA, of course, like the drive-thru option at Broad Street Oyster Co. out in Malibu, but its important to heed the advice of county health professionals in not doing too much during this moment of physical distancing and stay-close-to-home mandates. Crowding PCH when 2,000 other people are there at the same time is bad for everyone, so just be smart with the shoreline. Luckily, there are endless views available all over, from quiet neighborhood landscapes to sky-high vistas. Pop the trunk, toss down a blanket, and dig in.
During the first few weeks of lockdown, I went for short drives around the city. I figured there was a temporary window to get across town in 20 minutes, so why not take advantage? I was also stir-crazed, restless, and just needed to get out of the house. But I also wanted a first-hand look at restaurant activity in these unusual times.
As hunger hit, I learned that some items were necessary to make my car an ideal spot to dine: an abundant supply of paper napkins, an absorbent microfiber towel for spills, and a playlist that fits the mood of the moment.
In recent weeks, I stepped up my game with some additions: a cloth napkin, a good supply of hand sanitizer, a cooler, and a tray to mimic a table. Im grateful for the ability to explore our city and support businesses while they try their best to make mandated closed dining rooms work.
My initial plan was to MacGyver my Mazda hatchback into a cozy eating spot. But its been fairly warm in recent weeks, so air conditioning was the only way to go while venturing to Sweet Red Peach for the 7-Up pound cake. Be prepared, because Karolyn Plummers Inglewood bakery maintains a lengthy line from the time she opens at 11 a.m. through dinnertime, when only the slimmest of pickings remain. Take a two-minute drive toward the Forum parking lot, unwrap the sweet, moist cake, and watch the construction workers complete SoFi Stadium while the sugar rush kicks in from your drivers seat. Get the peach cobbler for later, since it requires reheating.
According to my Instagram feed, my friends are taking beach treks to Venice, Malibu, or Santa Monica. I found some weekday peace at Long Beachs Bluff Park with Bebot Filipino Soul Foods chicken lumpia and some kalamansi mint iced tea. Chef-owner AC Borals crispy lumpia was an ideally sized snack for my drive back to Los Angeles, passing by folks with blankets out to picnic in the grassy area overlooking the beach. All locals maintained a respectable distance from one another, except on the walking path. I braved the setting from my car, opened the windows, and let the ocean air right in.
Back up toward LA, the iconic and car-accessible Mulholland Drive scenic stops are completely closed. But there are still pull-off parking areas where one can view the expansive San Fernando Valley. Place an order at Sushi Katsu-Ya in Studio City, which could take up to an hour or more. Then drive a half mile over to McConnells curbside pickup before heading up to Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Take it slow, find a spot, and right there is where a romantic two-course meal takes place. Sushi Katsu-Yas hand rolls work best in the car, and dont forget to ask for spoons.
The best lesson I ever learned from eating in my car during the pandemic is that burritos are an amazing thing to eat while cooped up in a vehicle. Ive had burritos from El Barrio in Redondo Beach and Sonoratown in Downtown, and both times, I was so blissfully happy that I almost let the grease roll down my arms and onto the center console of my Honda Civic. Its not an easy task to shift gears with greasy fingers. Thankfully, Ive outfitted my car with plenty of napkins and hand sanitizer. El Barrios shrimp-stuffed, cheese-encrusted Gobernador burrito is one for the ages, with platonic ratios of beans and rice with grilled vegetables. Sonoratowns carne asada burrito on its dreamy lard-flour tortillas is a winner too, especially with a special addition of roasted chile poblano.
My adventures eating in or on my car started right when the dining room closures came down from Mayor Eric Garcetti. I placed a monster order from Mei Lins short-lived takeout operation at Nightshade, getting the whole short rib (with ssam-style accoutrement), the restaurants famous congee, snap peas, and even a big slice of tiramisu. My wife, Rochelle, our photographer Frank, and I feasted, careful not to drip anything onto the hood. Eating such a delicious meal in the deserted Arts District on a Monday night felt so strange and beautiful. It mightve been the best meal Ive eaten since LAs restaurants closed due to the pandemic.
In between, I made sure to pick up the incredible dosirak from Spoon by H, comprising nearly two dozen bite-sized ingredients and enough food for almost two people. Except since Im a big enough eater, I had most of it by myself. The highlights in this Korean tray-sized feast was the galbi jjim, of course, but also the array of pickle and cabbage kimchi. I met fellow food writers Euno Lee and Lucas Peterson, and we all ate within considerable distance in the parking lot. Rochelle opted to sit perched on a ledge with Lee and Peterson while I stayed in the backseat of my car, which gave me a little more space to wolf down the dosirak.
As with many dishes at Spoon by H, Yoonjin Hwang went above and beyond the call for this traditional Korean lunch tray. Usually a dosirak from a supermarket or store in Koreatown might have eight to 10 items. I personally loved the combination of salty, fermented, and even sweet here, from macaroni and potato salad to fusilli to fried dumplings. Its a weird mix, but somehow it all works.
Id be remiss if I didnt note that Ive had a few fails, or at least close calls, while eating in my car. I ordered a spicy ramen bowl from Shin Sen Gumis Torrance drive-thru restaurant (seriously, who else in LA does a ramen drive-thru?) and while it was ideal to eat right away, I kind of wish Id waited until I drove the extra five minutes home. The bowl and soup were scorching hot, the slurped noodles splashed oily broth everywhere, and it was just plain awkward to eat in the parking lot. I probably looked a little looney in front seat trying to wolf down a bowl of hot ramen.
Similar story with Taishi, a Hainan chicken specialist that generously serves nearly two full pounds of sliced chicken with a softball-sized mound of schmaltzy rice and some broth. The meal begs for a flat surface to make dipping the chicken into the gingery soy sauce possible. I learned from this before going to Petite Peso in Downtown LA. Rochelle and I brought some handy Daiso trays with non-slip rubber so we could split the $25 two-person meal with chicken sisig salad, lumpia, and stellar karekare. The lunch was mostly successful, except that it occurred to me that sitting inside your car to eat anything other than a one-handed meal (like a burrito, burger, or sandwich) just felt really strange.
Eating on the hood of your car isnt particularly fun either, unless youre still driving a mid-90s Jeep Cherokee with its flat, table-like hood (trust me: My first car was a deep green Cherokee). We dont have an SUV like Farley, so eating inside the spacious back wasnt an option either. All of this in-car dining just made me wish for a proper table, even a rickety one, and a decent chair.
El Barrio shrimp El Gobernador burrito
Dining in restaurants will likely never be the same, or wont resemble what we knew pre-March 15 in Los Angeles. Restaurants will have to use half or even a quarter of their dining room capacities. Al fresco dining will abound across the city, and the restaurants that invested in patios will benefit greatly. But maybe in-car dining will also trend upward in LA. Someone could design seatback trays for back seats so we can feel like were eating on an airplane. Maybe restaurants will serve meals on one tray (like a dosirak). Maybe burritos will contain more than just grilled meats, beans, and cheese (or maybe the sushi burrito will make a comeback). However restaurants design to adapt to this new reality, Ill be ready to feast. Ill be the first car lined up at the carhop Korean barbecue where they grill the meat and bring it out hot and fresh to eat on the front seat.
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