"Terrific organization from start to finish. Clear cut pricing and outstanding phone conversation setting up the appointment. Great team led by Alexander. A real treat to deal with someone that is passionate about their work and your satisfaction. Quickly fixed the old sliding glass door and were simply outstanding. Great service in every respect. Awesome!!!"
"This was phase 2 of 3 of my window and door project. I installed another patio door and 2 bathroom windows with privacy glass. Gus had his team replace all the rotted wood and add new aluminum capping on the exterior. The products came in earlier than expected and they were able to install everything well ahead of schedule. Again, I am so pleased my neighbor referred Lifetime to me as Gus was unbelievable to work with."
"Excellent Work--went above and beyond what was needed, fixing at no extra charge a secondary area of the roof that Insurance didn't include in their estimate. Fast, timely service and great communication, all at a great price. This is the second time we've used them for work on our church building and would definitely use them again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FRANOS ROOFING"
"I recently had Real Seal do some repairs to a dock wall and lift a sidewalk at my work. From the first moment I contacted Real Seal they are nothing but professional. My first point of contact was Diane Schnieder. This lady is the best. When she came out to look at the scope of work, she told me yes indeed we can fix this. Then I mentioned a more complex repair on the leaning loading dock wall. Diane looked it over and said we can fix it. They have already repaired the sidewalk, and they are coming back out to repair the leaning dock wall. This company is totally awesome."
"Capped 12 unit apt Bldg s windows with aluminum, pleasure to work with, an expert, stands by his work, asked to come back down the road to ck caulking."
"I had my picture window glass replaced. If you're looking for professionalism, outstanding customer service, skill & reliability at its highest level, Jon from Cwynar Home Service is your guy. He was very meticulous & exact in his measurements. The removal & replacement of the glass was seamless and done with care and skill in a short period of time. I am very pleased & wish all contractors was like Jon!"
This can be a matter of personal preference, but a good rule of thumb is to center your bathroom mirror over the sink’s faucet. In some cases, if the sink is off-center in the vanity or you have multiple sinks in the same vanity, you may find it more aesthetically pleasing to center the mirror over the vanity.
Yes, it is possible to repair a damaged or cracked mirror, but whether you should do it yourself depends on the extent of the damage. For minor issues like small chips, cracks, and scratches, you can use a DIY approach. Resin-based repair kits can fix minor cracks, while scratches can often be removed with metal polish, nail polish, baking soda, or a glass polisher. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the best results.
However, for more significant damage, DIY repair is not recommended. Repairing and resilvering mirrors is a delicate process that can involve caustic chemicals and requires a high level of precision. The materials for a DIY attempt can cost over $100, which may not be a significant saving compared to hiring a professional. Since a failed attempt could result in more damage and higher repair costs, it is often better to hire a mirror repair expert from the start, especially for large, valuable, or extensively damaged mirrors.
You should always pack glasses standing up. It will eliminate the pressure that comes with weight when delicate items are stacked on top of each other horizontally. Don’t forget to wrap each glass individually with bubble wrap, and don’t add anything on top except for additional padding. Always mark these boxes as fragile.
Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.
Heavy glass tends to be more expensive than thin glass because it is stronger and more durable. In most cases, ¼-inch-thick glass is ideal for mirrors, and ⅛-inch-thick glass is ideal for residential windows. Heavier glass isn’t always necessary, and can be more challenging to hang or install. Work with a local window installation pro for replacement or new construction windows.
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