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Dealing With A Crooked Landscaper–Part 2

In my previous blog, “Dealing With A Crooked Landscaper Part 1,” I told of an unfortunate situation my grandmother had with a “not-so-nice” landscaper and provided tips to consider when dealing with a landscaper or gardener. Please know I am not insinuating that all landscapers and gardeners are looking to rip you off. I am merely suggesting that you do research on a potential landscape company or individual gardener prior to signing on the dotted line. The following are more ways you can protect your yard, home, and wallet from being taken by a crooked landscaper: Read The Fine Print. … Continue reading →

Dealing With A Crooked Landscaper—Part 1

Regular readers of my “Home” blogs know that my grandfather was a master gardener. When he died my grandmother was left to deal with his massive garden, which included pineapple plants, an entire rose garden, hundreds of orchids, and a small orchard of mountain apple trees. A daunting task for anyone; never mind that my grandmother was pushing 90 and really had no interest in maintaining it on her own. Long story short, she hired a “professional” gardener and he hosed her. I suppose I could have titled this blog: “How My Grandmother Got Hosed By Her Gardener,” but I … Continue reading →

Homeowner Horror Stories: Bad Roof Jobs (And How To Prevent Them From Happening To You)

Whether it’s a bad paint job, a miserable remodel, or lousy landscaping it’s likely you’ve heard (or experienced) your share of homeowner horror stories. I’ve had some minor mishaps, but nothing comes close to what my friend from high school went through a few months ago. She and her family live in Virginia and last summer she decided to replace the roof on her home. Long story short, she hired a roofing company to do the job. The work came with a 30-year-warranty, but within a few months the shingles started curling. Oh, and did I mention, prior to that … Continue reading →