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We have a termite problem in our single family house. It looks like a tent job from past experiences. Any recommendations? Tips, hints, or alerts?

I'm thinking of using an indoor antenna for TV reception and ending my cable service (to save money). But first I wanted to find out if anyone else in the area has done this, and how many stations can actually be received this way? I'd appreciate my neighbors' feedback! Thank you all

I got the name of an electrician a year or so ago, but have lost the contact info. All I remember is that he has a Queensland Heeler that accompanies him in his work truck! But the guy himself was reasonably priced, quick and honest. Help!

I've been looking at getting a generator for my home, inside the Power Shutoff Zone deep up Mission Canyon. I am wondering if anyone has installed a Standby Home Generator? I see the commercials for Generac generators and we personally have with their small portable unit (GP2200I) as our current backup, but their home units are newer. I've heard positive reviews from Cumming, Yamaha, and Kohler who also top generator producers consumers rave about. Anyone locally with home generator or a backup power plan?

I've had my homeowner's insurance for decades and always paid promptly. I made no insurance claims whatsoever during any fires. But my home insurer is now cancelling me, basically for being in a fire-risk area, even though no homes in my neighborhood had any smoke or fire damage during the Thomas fire.

Can you recommend any insurers who will provide reasonable coverage?

Hi edhat readers, I need some advice. I've lived in Santa Barbara for over 30 years in a variety of homes and I have never seen a cockroach. I've been renting a small 1930's cottage for the past 2 years and just in the last few months I've seen 3 cockroaches.

My house is very clean but because it's old, there are numerous cracks and a general lack of insulation. I've only seen these in the bathroom and kitchen at night. Do I have an infestation or are these a few stragglers, and how do I get rid of them for good?

I was recently told by a friend that someone in town will pay me for the working parts of my broken dishwasher, but he couldn't remember who it was. Great readers of Edhat, anyone know who this could be? Thanks!

We're coming to the area for a wedding in August 2020 at the Montecito Club and want to rent a house closeby. What is the best area that readers recommend?

Does anyone have suggestions for contractors or local businesses that do kitchen countertop installations? Looking to have either granite or quartz countertops installed and need an experienced and professional contractor who does high-quality work.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced gardener who can provide hand-weeding?

Does anyone know of a consultant who evaluates household items (paintings,etc.) and sells them on a commission basis?

I'm trying to find a good moving company for a local move. Who do edhat readers recommend?

Does anyone have a referral for a reliable plasterer to do a small stucco patch?

Was wondering if anyone has a good referral for painters. I'm looking for someone who can do interior painting of my place which is 4 rooms and 2 bathrooms. Hopefully someone who has attention to detail and is reliable. I checked the referral section and didn't find anything. Any help would be appreciated Thanks!

I’m hoping the community can help. I’m searching for a structural engineer to inspect and make recommendations for repairs on my 90 year old home foundation. Can anyone recommend a good reasonably priced engineer?

Can edhatters recommend a good roofer to do some roof repairs?

Okay, we have done all the "normal" things, the non-toxic things, to try to deter them--cinnamon, cayenne, also spraying with a water/rubbing alcohol solution. Everything clean. But they seem to be desperate--in cupboards swarming over a skillet that might have a trace of oil left on it, crawling into a crock full of wooden spoons, etc, next to the stove, in the bathroom sink and bathtub, etc etc.

What I'd really like to know is if others are finding them more persistent than ever before, and if you have tips for discouraging them from coming in the house.

We are looking for a dependable, honest person to do house/pet sitting. We leave town occasionally, and are unable to take our dog with us. We are looking for someone we can trust to stay with our pet in our house and feed and walk our small dog for several days at a time.

Any recommendations for a finish carpenter who can repair/replace a cross buck fence?

Can edhat readers recommend a local and reputable roofer?

Does anyone know of a good gardener in the area? I need one for my front/backyard.

I'm looking for a recommendation for a qualified individual who can fix my interior banister.  It wobbles.  The problem seems to be the newell post.

We need to reupholster two antique chairs. Any recommendations on where/who is the best place without losing our shirt? Thanks so much!

I need a licensed tiler who can tile a bathroom floor AND waterproof and put an anti-fracture membrane in.  The floor is small approx. 7x6 feet. It needs to be demo'd & tiled/sealed in the next 2 weeks, if possible!

Help! We have a water leak. Can edhatters recommend a plumber?

I need help finding someone to install dormer vents and a solar fan in my attic. I need someone who knows what they are doing to install two dormer vents and a solar fan that will come on when needed. Thanks for your help!

An edhat reader is asking for suggestions on who can help with hot air trapped in the attic.

Can readers refer someone who can install dormer vents and a solar fan?

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I've been trying to fix my deck, there are mostly nails popping up. Do edhatters have tips or recommendations for who can fix it?

I am looking for someone to haul away broken up concrete, chunks of wood, and some cleared brush.