At CRI, we provide personalized interior design services throughout the Houston area, helping clients create beautiful, functional spaces that reflect their lifestyle and needs. With experience in both residential and commercial design, we specialize in space planning, furniture selection, color palettes, and creating cohesive interiors that feel both elevated and livable. Whether you're refreshing a single room or redesigning an entire space, we are committed to delivering thoughtful designs and a seamless, collaborative experience from concept to completion.
My name is Brett Winek, and construction and helping others has been a passion of mine my whole life. I've come together to work with my father and childhood friend to make my dream of growing a great and reliable company to life. I operate my business off of clear and precise work, and value being punctual and reliable to my customers as we value your time and understand that time is valuable.
Lonestar Elite Contracting is committed to providing dependable, high-quality home improvement and general contracting services. We specialize in roofing, fencing, flooring, painting, concrete, drywall, texture, remodeling, and more. Our mission is to deliver exceptional workmanship, honest service, and lasting results that our customers can trust.
"Kevin and Mercedes have both been to our home on two occasions to install a slew of lighting around our home. After Harvey came through and left a little over two and a half feet of water in our home, almost no part of our home was left untouched when it had to be redone and we also had a chance to do some upgrades as well and they were very helpful with both. Before they came in, they had also done some great work for us 3 years. They had installed some recessed lighting in our kitchen and living room, and we had never had problem with the work. Before starting the job, we had researched the look and items we wanted installed, but as we walked the job with Kevin on the initial consultation, we were grateful to have his honest opinions and considerations when it came to styles and price that would work best in that room, whether it was more or less expensive than what we were asking for. So in the first trip out they did lighting above and below our cabinets, recessed lighting in our closets, bathrooms, secondary bedrooms, and hallways. Installed pendants over the kitchen bar, and the 3 sconces in the master bath. They also switched out all our switches for more updated ones and put dimmers in some rooms. In my laundry room, Kevin had to move the electrical in one wall to make room for a pocket door an install a new lighting switch on another wall. The next time, unfortunately one of our upper cabinet lights was not working anymore, as well as a recessed light in the bathroom, so Kevin took care of it no problem. The rest of the job entailed us changing our mind on the lights over the bar, and so Kevin had to switch them out with another set. Also, hang the pendant over the breakfast room table, the recessed lights in our master bedroom, and install a bluetooth component to a bathroom fan and new switch for the fan. We still have more work for him to do, but you know how construction goes. But if you need a team for electrical that is reliable and does excellent work, and you can trust what they suggest, this is your team."
"Highly recommend Allstar Solar Screens. They were very professional and prompt with their service. They came out to my house to measure the next day after I called. The screens were completed and installed a little over a week later. Chris took care of everything without me needing to leave work, including the install. The finished product looks amazing. Great pricing."
"The technicians called before arriving, were on time, neat and professional. They walked around the property with me as I explained what I wanted done, they listened to my questions and helped me make some decisions (like which outdoor light location to use of 2 available). They also provided suggestions about adding lighting to my kitchen and provided an estimate. The work was not done quickly (there was a trainee on the job), but I was confident that all work was overseen and completed correctly. I will be contacting them soon to add the lights to my kitchen."
"Very Well! All work was done professionally & efficiently, as I had acquired the necessary supplies that they don't carry on their truck- designer outlet covers, matching designer switches, dimmer, etc. Planned the work with Efron in advance, to determine what could reasonably be done in the timeframe, provided I had the materials I wanted to use. The work was handled within the timeframe specified by the Angie's Deal. No extra labor costs! Costs below only include purchase of replacement LED light fixture & Angie's List Deal. Doesn't include items I purchased to install. I've use them before on an Angie's Deal. Always quality work, done efficiently."
Table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, desk lamps, and antique or decorative light fixtures that hold sentimental or aesthetic value are commonly repaired.
No, you should not leave LED Christmas lights up all year. While the LED lights themselves are very durable, their wiring and casings can be as vulnerable as any Christmas lights. They’re subject to drying out, experiencing cold or sun damage that causes them to crack, and even damage caused by gnawing pests. (The same is true of incandescents.) If you want your lights to last the years that they’re rated for, bring them inside after Christmas is over.
High-quality landscape lights that are hardwired and properly maintained can last for 10 to 25 years or more. You’ll usually get a longer lifespan from soffit lights and wall-mounted lights that aren’t directly exposed to the elements or prone to damage from foot traffic or vehicle traffic. Solar-powered and battery-powered lights often won’t last as long, but you can still expect a lifespan of five to 15 years.
Modern outdoor light fixtures are waterproof and weather resistant, and, provided they’re installed correctly and by a professional, the fixture and wiring can last for 20 to 30 years or more. The lifespan will depend largely on the quality of the fixture. The lifespan of the bulb will depend on the type of light you install:
CFL bulb (for sustained use): 15,000 hours
Halogen bulb (mostly for security): 2,000 hours
HID bulbs (for security): 12,000 hours
Incandescent bulb: 1,000 hours
LED bulb: 50,000 hours
Before investing in motion sensor lights, there are a couple of disadvantages worth noting. For starters, they’re not as reliable as other forms of lighting. Motion sensor lights can be accidentally triggered by pets or wind, which can become a nuisance after a while. The opposite situation can occur, too, where they don’t turn on when you need them to.
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