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Absolutely the best hardware store! Joe, Manny, Leigh and David are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I have to admit my bias: I've been a customer of theirs for more than twenty-five years. And if they don't have an item, they'll recommend another source.
249 Walden St, Cambridge, MA, (617) 876-3463, Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri: 8am-6pm; Wed: 8am-1pm; Sat: 8am-5pm.Plus, they're a member of Cambridge Local First!
If you need decorative interior painting and finishing, Bill Kenerson is the best person I know for the job. His eye for color and attention to details are unsurpassed!
Matt Nelson and his crew have been my first-choice plumbers for years. They're honest, dependable, and do good work. What more could you ask for?
217 Norfolk St, Boston, MA, (617) 436-5229, (617) 436-4470The best place to purchase plumbing and heating supplies and parts. This is where your plumber goes to obtain hard to find parts. They're extremely knowledgeable and patient. Don't be in a hurry because they service your plumber first: think about it and you'll understand why that's a good thing!
33 Grove St, Watertown, MA, (800) 323-3233, Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm; Sat: 8am-12noonThis is where you want to go for window glass, mirrors, broken windows and screens, and storm window and screen frame repairs. Harry is always there for you. Their tag line is "You smash 'em, we sash 'em." They do good work at reasonable prices!
152 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 492-0417, (617) 492-4825, Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm; sometimes Sat: 9-11:30amGreen Building resource center. It's free and open to building professionals, homeowners, and the public. They have a product showroom, resource and samples libraries, and networking and event space. Learn, research, ask questions: it's a great resource for environmentally friendly home repair and building information!
38 Chauncy Street, 7th floor, Boston, MA 02111 (less than a block from the MBTA Red Line Downtown Crossing station), (617) 374-3740, Hours: Mon-Wed: 10am - 6pm; Thu: 12pm-8pm; Fri: 12pm-4pmTwo distinct organizations operating at the same location.
Know your rights as a homeowner when dealing with contractors in Massachusetts. Lookup a Home Improvement Contractor's license Our Home Improvement Contractor license number is 147777.
John Leeke is a preservation consultant and an excellent source of information on maintaining old buildings. He's also a speaker and author of several books, including "Save Your Wood Windows", the best book on repairing windows I've seen.
You must meet these regulations when selling your home in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You must meet these regulations when selling your home in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In Cambridge, Massachusetts, you'll need an inspection to obtain your Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector Certificate when selling your home.
Tips on smoke alarms from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. I use UltraLife 9-volt batteries due to their long life. I've used one in a smoke detector for five years. You can purchase them at Economy True Value Hardware, 438 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.
Excellent resource on remodeling or renovating a home with lead-based paint as well as additional information about lead.