Eric’s dad bought his kitchen renovation from a local Lowe’s store. What he didn’t know is that to wander in and buy services like this from a big-box home improvement store, you personally are in charge of the comings and goings of the different contractors, and must know enough about construction to make them come in the right order. Funny, I thought that was the entire point of going to a big-box store and hiring them to install everything for you. [More]
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Video: Pool-Moving Crane Crushes House
By 6.14.11
If you’ve ever witnessed a neighbor installing a fiberglass pool with a humongous crane that precariously lifts the structure over the house, you’ve probably wondered whether the procedure could end in disaster. Your answer, according to an incident that occurred in Minnesota, is a resounding “yes.” [More]
