In my time, I have learned to repair or replace certain things in the home. I can replace a garbage disposal, wire ceiling fans, hang mini blinds, put up a shelf with lumber I  measured, cut and painted myself - and replace simple plumbing fixtures, like the innards of a toilet tank.

I draw the line at projects I know I can’t do myself. I won’t tackle building a deck or replacing windows. That is definitely not within my sphere of home improvement knowledge. For anything beyond the simple things, I will call a contractor.

I have come in contact with some pretty shifty characters in the home improvement/remodeling world. Contractors that don’t show up on time - or not at all. The good experiences were few and far between, but a couple are outstanding.

A friend recommended a painter when I needed a few rooms of one house painted to get the place ready for sale. He came to the house, conferred with my wife and I about color of paint, texturing of the walls and the estimate of what the job would cost. It was within our price range so we hired him to do the work. We were very pleased with not only the work he had done, but his professional, friendly attitude of customer service.

When I purchased another home in Phoenix, this was the painter that I called to paint the new house. I wanted all the rooms painted, different colors in certain sections of the house. Color was dependent on how it would reflect sunlight, of which there was plenty in Arizona.

He took the time to explain how certain shades of color would look throughout the house, depending on the time of day, lighting within the house and shadows. His expertise really impressed me, especially days after the job was completed and I saw the effects as the sunlight changed throughout the day and the beauty of my freshly painted walls came to light.

To be honest, this painting contractor was probably a bit higher on his bid than others may have been. I wouldn’t hesitate to call him again though. I have a rental house in Phoenix and live out of state. I know he will provide the best service, get the job done right and I won’t be disappointed. That is what every painting and home improvement contractor should hope all customers think of them.

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