Reviews about Home Improvement

futuremrsE says "easily applied" about Behr Premium Plus

futuremrsE — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:59:42 GMT

My husband and I recently purchased a condo and, of course, we are making it our own and part of that process has been painting every room. We started off using Behr Premium Plus and then one day found ourselves shopping for paint at a store that did not offer Behr, so we purchased a different brand. I had no idea that there would be such a difference with paint! This is my first house purchase so I was not familiar with painting rooms. Behr practically went on with one coat! Just a few touch ups here and there. The other paint had three coats! It is definitely worth purchasing and the number of colors is also outstanding! We both happened on this accidentally and only realized what a great product Behr was once we tried a different product. I had no idea that other paint products did not have as much variety! We are both definitely Behr paint people now and will go out of our way to purchase this brand.

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martay193 says "The best paint in the world!" about Ralph Lauren Satin Finish Paint

martay193 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:23:18 GMT

My daughter wanted to paint her bedroom walls red. The current color was tauper and we weren't real sure that it would work. I spoke with a representative at Home Depot who explained about primers and proper technique in painting the walls so that we would be happy with the final product. She picked for three walls to be red and one gray. This paint went on the walls with out any trouble what so ever. I have used every brand out there and this one even beats Behr paint. We didn't even need a second coat on either of the colors. We were so happy with Ralph Lauren, when it came time to paint the kitchen I picked a deeper red and was just as pleased. I will say that covering up a different finish in the kitchen took us two solid coats over a tinted primer to get ride of the old wall color. But all in all, you could place the color swatch up next to the walls and it is dead on. Highly recommend this product because you won't be dissatisfied. When it comes time to pain the dining room I'll be...

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chercat says "not worth the money " about Certainteed double hung vinyl replacement windows

chercat — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:17:23 GMT

I bought two of these replacement windows from a local business recently . I had heard that the Certainteed brand was an excellent one after doing some research and asking around. Also, the contractor had been in business for quite a few years and had an excellent reputation . I felt confident going with this brand to replace the 50 plus year old windows in my house .

I chose to replace only two initially to see if I was happy with them before replacing the entire house's windows and I am glad that I did .

The old windows were drafty as you might expect and I was told I would see a world of difference with the new ones - unfortunately , that was not the case . The new windows were even more drafty than the really old ones .

I called the contractor back and they did come after a few weeks . Unfortunately, the day they came was bright and sunny so it was hard to show him what I called " air leaks ".The previous week had record low temps so that was when I needed them to come .

These...

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Cap1 says "Pick another paint!!" about Valspar Paint

Cap1 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:52 GMT

I was very, very disappointed in this product! I usually buy the cheap $10/gal stuff at Wal-Mart but REALLY didn't have time or the energy to put a second coat on so I decided to spend the extra money and bought the more expensive $26/gal Valspar paint at Lowe's to try to save time and trouble. I was extremely disappointed! I was going from an off-white to a tan....not a lot of change so you would think that it would cover good...I was wrong. I put the paint on as thick as I possibly could and still had to put a second coat on probably 75% of the room. I think one of the things that irritates me the most is that I specifically asked the person mixing my paint if this was one coat paint and she said since I was just going from off-white to tan it should do really good. I will not spend the extra money on this paint again. If I have to paint twice I may as well pay half as much or do some research and buy some paint that really is one coat paint!

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degowl says "I can enter and leave my car in a secure area with no effort." about Camberlain Security Garage Door Opener Series 7220

degowl — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:31:00 GMT

An automatic door opener seems like a necessity to me. I can open the garage door from the safety of my locked car, drive in, and close the door again before I unlock the car. I can do the reverse on leaving my home. I enter the garage from my kitchen door and am never our of a locked area. We have experienced two home burglaries. That makes us very careful about safety measures. We've had this door opener several years, and we've had problems with it twice. In both cases, one of the springs broke. The service company came within hours of being called and replaced it in both cases. This did not prevent us from getting our cars out of the garage nor are we confined if the electricity goes off. It is very easy to disengage the elecrical mechanism from inside the garage so the door can be lifted manually. I am a comparatively weak person and have done it unassisted. It also has a safety feature that prevents the door closing if there is anything under it. There is...

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patterson84 says "Pergo's can't get too wet" about Pergo Hgardwood Flooring Antique Oak

patterson84 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:53:36 GMT

I recently replaced carpeting and tile on the first floor of my home. The carpeting was present when I moved in two years ago and if I didn't clean it weekly, stains were constantly marring the appearance. I started thinking about hard wood mahagony and received an estimate from the local flooring store. As this seemed prohibitive, I considered pergo.
Unfortunately it was sold to me as low maintenance and with a 30 year warranty. I am a single woman and travel frequently for my job so I was looking for a "simple but elegant" product. I voiced my concerns about placing it in the kitchen and the vanity bath, but the sales person assured me that this would be fine. The final cost of the material and installation was between $7,000.00 and $8,000.00 dollars.
Unfortunately I have regretted this purchase almost from the time it was installed. I too have experienced scratches, smudges and spots. Being a single woman, furniture is going to be moved by sliding not lifting and instant deep scratches...

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lightonmyfeet says "The only paint to make me leave the big names and brands." about Glidden Interior Eggshell Finish

lightonmyfeet — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:01:17 GMT

I have painted my entire home with big name paints by big name companies like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. It has always been my assumption that these companies provide the best products and were worth the money. These assumptions came from purchasing paints like Dutch Boy that required 3 coats to cover. One time with a bad paint and increasing your work load and you find out quick it pays to have the best.

A couple months back my child left for college and I wanted to re-do their room. We were at The Home Depot and I decided to try an old name in the paint business, Glidden. I purchased 2 gallons in a light neutral color to cover the very bold Chicago Bears room of BLUE & ORANGE (not pastels). I became a believer with the first coat was covering. If you have ever tried to cover a dark color you know this is a difficult task for the best of paints. I planned on painting at least 3 coats. Yet I barely needed 2.

At $20 a gallon it is comparable in price to the...

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rocket321 says "Arctic Spa is the best hot tub on the market today" about Artic Spa Hot tub

rocket321 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:04:58 GMT

We shopped for an outdoor spa for a long time. We were concerned with warranty and longevity, not a 12 person tub with a TV and wet bar. All of the tubs we looked at were able to be lifted by me - a 90 lb duckling. Arctic spa was untippable, unliftable and the only spa we could find that really was durable and came with an excellent warranty. We have utilized the warranty and many things have gone wrong, hence the four stars and not 5. However, Arctic Spas has fixed every problem and with the last major issue replaced the entire electrical panel and gave us an extended warrenty. That is definately service. The spas are made in Canada - hence the name Arctic- and are made for extremely cold weather. The tubs are very well insulated. The jets are huge and powerful and there is a beautiful light package. We actually wish we had gotten the 10 person tub instead of the 6, because everytime we have people over, they want to go out to the tub. We use it all year long. The...

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Flyofdespare says "This Black Light Lights Up Any Night!! Come See!!" about Quick Light Blacklights

Flyofdespare — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:39:16 GMT

This Light Is Awesome!! It can be operated by remote or manually and usually costs any wheres from $150.95 to $795.00. But I'm tellin' you that the cost is definitely worth the fun!! It improves on any environment it's placed. Talk about having a party!! I decided to include these into my party repetuaor and liven up any party, or occasion. I first saw these cool lights at my girlfriends club. She also uses them around her back gazeebo and hot tub. Also, If you buy the multi- pack that houses two bulbs for $379.99 at Blinkie's Home Building Repair it comes with the laquer and the brushes for free!! Limited supply I'm sure, But hey!! Free is free!! (That's a $99.00 Value that you get for free!) That's great! Also can be used for lacrosse games, soccer, football, All holidays especially halloween!! Yeah!! What a trip. Looking at these amazing lights while on is something spectacular to behold!!

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lisatrice says "Please dont let the ceiing fan fall on my head!" about Ceiling Fans From Lowes

lisatrice — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:09:11 GMT

My mother is a single parent. Like most single parents, her income is limited. So, she cuts corners where ever she can in-order to save money. We live in threebedroom house, that is about twenty-five years old. When we first moved in there was so much to be done, but the first thing she noticed, were the ancient ceiling fans! She went to her favorie store Home Depot and bought 5 replacement ceiling fans immediatly. Now, I'm thinking she is going to call and have a certified electrician come and replace the fans professionally, but little did i know, we were the certified electricians.

She removes them from the box and assemble them base of the fan. then we turn off the electricity and disconnectsthe old fan. There was nothing but wires, so many different colors but she somehow new what to do with each. So i'mstanding on a chair with the new fan propped on my head while she connects the wires. Mind you, this fan is heavy but I can't move. We went through this process four more times....

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soccerstaralways says "The QCA hot tub is expensive, yet definetely worth it " about QCA Gilbraltar Blue Denim 6 people hot tub

soccerstaralways — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:48 GMT

We've thoroughly enjoyed this hot tub. It has three times as many jets as the tub we had before, the pressure is good for sore muscles, and the entire family has been using it regularly. The price is good too, we've been looking to replace our first hot tub for a while now so we looked at many others. And it looks great on the deck. My husband even agrees, we made a good decision in purchasing it. At first we were a little bit worried about buying it, because it was a little bit over the price we originally had in mind. But once we learned more about it, we were convinced it was worth it. I would reccomend this spa/hot tub to anyone looking for a nice quality tub. It was definetely worth every penny we paid!!

On the other hand though, the Instructions for set up were not for a layman. Also, i wish it had come with a start up kit of chemicals. If you're considering this spa, contact your electrician before hand, have your location chosen and ready for the the spa AND have your start up chemicals...

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LoveisJoy says "This Cushioned Shelf Liner Protects my Pots and Pans Too!" about Contact Ultra Grip Shelf Liner

LoveisJoy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:59:31 GMT

My husband is the designated chef in the house, but I still do my part by trying to think of ways to make his job easier. One idea I had was to find a way to protect his favorite non-stick pots and pans. Storing the pots by stacking them in the cupboards seemed to be a recipe for creating unintentional scratches on the non-stick surfaces. To head off potential disaster, I purchased a couple of rolls of Contact Ultra Grip Liner. These are not ordinary shelf liners--they are cushioned, non-adhesive shelf protectors. With a pair of scissors, I was able to create cushioned pads to protect my pots and pans.

Highlights:

Cushions and Protects
Stays put without adhesive
Washable
Stain-resistant
Can be cut and shaped with household scissors

Con-tact Ultra Grip Liners are 12" wide x 5' long, and come in a handful of colors (almond, white, blue, and sage). The liners are thick and textured and resist stains. I unrolled one of the liners and cut out some simple shapes to fit the insides of each pot...

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buggy73 says "Gorgeous Colors to pick from!" about Sherwin-Williams Harmony Paint & Duration Paint

buggy73 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:42:59 GMT

I looked at a couple other paint suppliers for a more natural choice in paint and they only had a few colors. Sherwin-Williams had many colors to pick from and they where all beautiful. They are a little pricey, but if you sign up for their email list you get coupons and if you wait for them to go on sale too, you can get a good deal. They were not any more expensive than other high quality paints with the discounts. The Duration paint, which is low VOC is better at overall coverage than the Harmony, No VOC paint.

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snwwht0611 says "Easy to Use" about Behr Interior Paint paint

snwwht0611 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:51:02 GMT

I've tried several other brands of paint and Behr interior paint is my favorite. We painted our entire house a few years ago. (I'm actually will working on a few of the rooms) I just finished a bathroom today and I have been very happy with the paint quality and the paint colors. They have great color variety and the paint isn't too thin like some of the other brands I've tried.

It still smells like paint but it really isn't that strong. I just did an interior bathroom, so no windows, I just turned the vent on and the smell was fine. I haven't had any trouble with it chipping or peeling in any of my other rooms. I have a small child and marks come off of it easily - which is a must with paint!

I've also painted some furniture with this paint and everything has turned out really well. I've had a small problem with it dripping sometimes but that's probably because I'm trying to use too much at once :)

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nellslilzer says "Painted us a smile!" about Behr Interior Paint premium plus interior semi gloss enamel

nellslilzer — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:36:18 GMT

When I was first looking into painting my house I was definately wondering what I should do as far as paint goes my mom suggested somewhere else but I suggested Home Depot because I have heard good things about Behr so when we went looking we immediately were excited with their several color options...then we pickedo ut a couple colors to do a couple different rooms and started with our sons room (Cinderella ball gown blue) then did our daughter room (was a darker pink) and then our own room (Regatta Bay) and I was thrilled with every single room! We only had to do one coat of paint for our sons room but for our daughters room we did about one and a few touch ups and lastly for our room we did two because it was a darker color but then the gloss enamal looked amazing as well and we have recieved several compliments with our paint choices and such I would definately reccomend BEHR proudly!

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mindbuilder1211 says "One of the best interior paints on the market"" about Benjamin Moore Regal

mindbuilder1211 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:44 GMT

I paint for a living - yeah, and this is the BEST interior paint for a number of reasons: It flows smoothly, which is important when you want to "cut" a straight line, it doesn't drag because it's too thick, yet it covers extremely well (two moderate coats are best using a good quality rollerhead). And, the pigments are high quality, which means they won't fade or look dull over time. You can buy cheap paint anywhere, but if you want all the effort and time you put into painting that room to look great a couple of years down the line, use this paint! Stay away from the store brands! ALL paints make a room look good, especially if the walls are severely in need of painting, but only a GOOD paint will make they look better for longer!

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bigmamac says "B&D's Elec. Pest Repeller is all hype and no help!" about Black & Decker Electrical Pest Repeller

bigmamac — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:53 GMT

The Pest Repeller did not repel much actually it attracted more electricty then it repelled roaches. I purchased model EW406-5P also known as BLACK & DECKER E.P.R. kit for total home coverage with extra outlet and built in night light. After purchasing this item at about five dollars per unit, i was excited to plug them into my apartment. The unit is discreet, at first glance appears to be an air freshener. I placed the units in rooms like the kitchen and bathroom as directed. The unit states that its supposed to drive the roaches, mice, spiders and other pests away with ultra sonic waves. It states to plug the units in and allow two weeks to see a difference. I detail cleaned the apartment including the walls, in-order to ensure the best results. The results were shocking when i found the roaches crawling acrossed the unit itself. I noticed that there have been maybe a 5% decrease in the roaches since the units been plugged in, however that is not nearly enough for this consumer.. The...

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prodigy26 says "The Point N Paint not as smooth as promised" about Idea Village Point N Paint

prodigy26 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:42:10 GMT

The Point N Paint claims that you can paint a whole room in less than an hour as this applicator holds more paints, covers more space, and glides on easy saving you time and energy. I was very excited to give it a try. Especially since they claim you do not need to tape since the mini applicator is perfect for trim and baseboards.

I was planning to use the product to add some color to a few accent walls in my apartment. While at Target, I convinced my husband that it was worth the 19.99 they were selling it for.

At first glance the product looked promising. Once we began painting we noticed the upward motion seemed to glide fairly smoothly but when you try to reverse you get a ton of drag. The website shows the host painting forward, backward, and sideways effortlessly and evenly applying paint. In reality once you start going backwards it seems like you begin to take more paint off the wall then actually put on. Also, the pad seemed to absorb a bunch of the pain as opposed to putting...

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anon44 says "Works well most of the time, but not the best product" about frost king window shrink film insulation

anon44 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:50:31 GMT

This is my second year putting up plastic film insulation. I had tremendous savings last year since I have old, leaky, single pane windows. But it feels like I'm living in a baggy.

The Frost King product sometimes has problems with the tape not adhering. I attributed this to maybe getting a kit left over from the previous year. Most of the time, the tape works well.

The Frost King product has "hard folds" in the large sheets of plastic as compared to "soft folds" of 3M or Duck. After using the hair blower, all the brands looked very clear but the Frost King had the occasional line left over from the fold. The film is very clear which is why this small defect is noticeable. In truth, the line is barely visible.

The plastic films develop wrinkles with extreme outdoor temperature changes. Touch-up with the hair dryer fixes that.

My experience with all the brands is that they all work very, very well if instructions are followed. I had occasional problems with the Frost King tape. 3M was double...

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NTravis says "difficult to work with" about Benjamin Moore Eggshell Interior Premium Paint

NTravis — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:25:45 GMT

I used the Benjamin Moore Eggshell Interior Paint for a den project. I painted 2 accent walls and although the end result was very nice, working with the product was very difficult. The product was very thick and so you had to be extremely careful when applying the paint to the wall. It was difficult to get a clean edge along woodwork without taking extreme care even after taping off the areas throughout the room. The paint took some time to dry but the finished look was quite nice. It probably took 2-3 times longer than other similar projects. I'm not sure it was like this because the color was a darker shade. Because when I used a somewhat lighter shade in another area of the house, it was not difficult to work with and the result was just as good. There should not have been a difference between the paints as they were both purchased at the same time. I would have liked to use the remaining paint in another area of my home but just don't want the hassle of working with the paint.

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