Thursday, May 15, 2008

Recommended Businesses for North Side Chicago Residences

NOTE: You must know something about work you are paying someone to do for you - be it medical, auto repair, legal, etc. Do the research, set expectations and hold the contractor accountable for reasonable results. That said, if you have a bad experience with one of these companies, let me know and I will remove that company from the list pronto. Thanks!

Masonry: Crafton Professional Building Renovation Inc. (customer: "they're artists")

Handyman: Upon request, specializes in Electrical work and complicated tasks. Email me @: Mark.Blogging@gmail.com

Tile Refinishing: http://www.evanstontubs.com/, http://www.beautifulfinishes.com/

Roofing: Jack Taff Roofing 847-864-8521

Landscaping: Briar Patch Landscaping Services (773) 730-2038

Exterminators: Smithereen Pest Management Services (Northlake, IL)

Gutter Guards: Front Street Manufacturing, Inc. (I DESPISE climbing 2.5 stories once a year to scoop goop out of my home's gutters. This company has a cost-effective solution.)

Performing Arts Lessons: Performing Arts Limited Dance, Voice, Piano, & Acting

Fireplace / Furnace: Ye Olde Chimney Sweep (773) 237-7070

Heating / Cooling: North Town Home Services (773) 878-1010

Electronics / Appliances: Abt

Computer Repair: PC Solutions of Illinois, Inc.

Security Alarm Monitoring: NextAlarm.com $14.95/mo or less link

Glass Block Window Installation: J. Dohney Glassblock, Inc., possibly Lowes

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