Home Depot offers cheap prices and convenient hours.  Sometimes you have to finish a project and need a can of paint at 5 PM on a Sunday.  In that situation you have no choice but to head to Home Depot.  The problem I have with Home Depot is that the quality is not the same as products from other stores. Some vendors whose products are carried by Home Depot have told me that the store does not like raising its prices.  So, a company initially offers a quality product and gives the store a huge discount because of the large sales volume.  Over time, the manufacturing costs of a product might go up.  Since the store does not like raising its prices, the manufacturer is forced to absorb those additional costs.  After a while, they can no longer continue absorbing those prices and has no c... 12/17/2014

I was at a customer’s house in Greenwich, CT last week when he was complaining that his furnace was not getting power. I started at the electrical panel and tested each circuit breaker. Each breaker had the right voltage, so I know the problem was not outside the house, and not in the panel.  He had some work done in his basement recently and was concerned that a worker had cut a power cable by accident.  The problem was somewhere within the house.      The next step was to check the most obvious causes.  In most cases, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires two shut off switches for a furnace.  One switch is on the unit so a technician can turn it off when servicing the equipment.  The other switch is somewhere close to the living area, typically on the top of the stairs going to th... 08/24/2014

3D printing is a new type of technology that is revolutionizing the way we think about our world.  The company leading the way is Makerbot, which manufactures the 3D printers and scanners.  The company has three stores, one of them being in Greenwich, CT.  If you are anywhere nearby that is one retail shop not to be missed.     I recently stopped in to see this technology in person.  For those of you that unfamiliar with the concept, a 3D printer nozzle moves to one location and puts a tiny dot of melted plastic, then another spot and puts a dot.  The printer head keeps moving until it forms an object.  Each layer is the thickness of two sheets of paper.  The technology is amazing because it has the capability to create objects that cannot be machined, like a hollow sphere.  In the stor... 01/23/2014

Selecting carpet for your home in Greenwich CT has never been easier...now, you can Shop at Home for your carpeting in Fairfield CT. Have you ever been to a carpet store and just felt lost and overwhelmed?  Sometimes, there are so many options that you don't even know where to start.  Sometimes, you may go into a store and find so many choices that you leave you more confused than you felt when you entered?  How do you know what's the best type of carpet for your home in Greenwich CT?  What's the right one for your budget?  And, what's the right color?  Here's where we can help. We make shopping for carpet in Fairfield fun and easy. Everything starts with the area you are looking to carpet.  Is it for a bedroom or a living room or a family room or basement or the steps?  Different rooms... 11/10/2012

Are you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Greenwich CT?   It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make.  Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color.  You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.   If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home.  And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet.  Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.   At Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service.  We will bring the "... 07/13/2012

March 12, 2012 –First Nations Initiative 501C3 (FNI) has announced Cecil Walker as CEO of Turtle Clan Global (TCG)Mr. Cecil Walker has been appointed as CEO of Turtle Clan Global by First Nations Initiative 501c3. Both companies, located on Kahnawake (pronounced [GahnaˈWaːGe] Mohawk Reservation in Quebec, have additional offices in the United States. Cecil Walker: Established Operational Excellence   “Mr. Walker is skilled at translating conceptual models into specific strategies; financing, then planning & executing multi-faceted design and construction campaigns.” said Lesley Burton-Dallas, Founder FNI and TCG. “Mr. Walker has a proven ability for establishing operational excellence within culturally diverse environments worldwide.” Mr. Walker owns CW Construction, Inc., a Prairie Ban... 03/14/2012

Are you looking for flooring for your home in Greenwich CT 06830 06831? We know there are many choices..and sometimes the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking for hardwood floors, tile, carpet, laminate flooring, or if you just want to refinish your hardwood floors, Floor Coverings International can help make the process fun and simple. We are a shop at home service. Our tagline is "We bring the store your door." This is important because first, you can see the colors in your lighting and color coordinate with paint color, cabinets and furniture. Second, it allows us to provide a true estimate for you. And, third, of course it is more convenient this way. We provide guidance - Which is the best type of flooring for your environment and your budget? We'll help explain th... 11/16/2011