As an electrician in Cos Cob, CT, I depend on my electrical tools for my livelihood.  Having good quality tools and having the right one for the task at hand is of the most important parts of what I do.  I carry a large number of tools and materials with me, but there are a few that every homeowner should have in their toolbox.     One of my favorite tools is a non-contact voltage detector. Basically, it can detect live current through the insulation on a wire.  The one I use is made by Klein Tools, which has been making linesman tools for about 150 years. I use this electrical tool everyday. Many manufacturers make similar products and they usually cost between $10 and $20.  Let’s say that you turn the switch on a lamp and it does not work.  The problem could be the bulb, the switch, o... 01/22/2014

In Cos Cob, CT and other parts of Fairfield County, CT, a 100 amp electrical service is not enough to keep up with the demand of the average house.  Over the last several decades, the power requirements of homes in the area have significantly increased.  It is said that the average kitchen draws more electricity than the whole house if it was build over 30 years ago.     One of the causes of this surge in the demand for electricity is the proliferation of central air conditioning in houses.  Air conditioning, by its very nature, is an inefficient process, so your AC requires a lot of electricity to operate.  In some cases, central air conditioning can be installed in a house with a 100 amp service, but it depends on the size of the house and the additional loads. In most situations, how... 01/11/2014

Selecting carpet for your home in Cos Cob 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 Cos Cob 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 req... 10/27/2012

I spent yesterday afternoon at Starbucks in Greenwich CT.  This was the lovely view outside my window.  While this particular Starbucks (in Cos Cob) is very difficult to park in (not enough spaces), when I'm lucky enough to be in the area and find a space, I love to hang out here...and most especially in the fall.   10/17/2012

Are you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Cos Cob 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 "st... 06/28/2012

Are you looking for flooring for your home in Cos Cob CT 06807? 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 the pros a... 11/10/2011

Are you looking for tile flooring and installation for your home in Cos Cob CT? Whether it’s a kitchen floor, bathroom floors and walls, an entry way or mudroom, or even a Kitchen tile backsplash,we can help you at Floor Coverings International. We understand that it can be challenging to find the right type of tile for your floors, walls and backsplashes. What’s the right type of tile – ceramic, porcelain, tumbled natural stone, marble or granite? What’s the best style and color? What types are easiest to clean. Many customers seemed to get overwhelmed when they visit a tile store. Well here’s where we can help. Floor Coverings International makes it simple by “bringing the store to your door.” That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting and color coordinate with your cabin... 06/09/2011

Are you looking for laminate flooring for your home in Cos Cob? We know it can be challenging to figure out which flooring is right for your space and whether a laminate floor is right for you. Which wood species and color will look best? Which ones work with your budget? Who should you have install the laminate floors? What is a floating floor? Well here's where we can help. We make finding laminate flooring simple. We "bring the store to your door." That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting - the way it will look in real life. We'll help you color coordinate with your paint and furniture colors. We'll explain what a floating floor is and, we'll help you figure out whether laminate flooring makes sense for you and your budget. If you want, we can even show you hardwood flo... 05/02/2011

Are you looking for carpeting for your home in Cos Cob CT? Whether you're looking for carpeting for your bedroom, living room, family room or basement or even the whole house, we know it can be challenging to find the right carpet. How do you know which type of carpet is best for each setting? Which is right for your home and your budget? Which types are better for steps and high traffic areas? Which colors work best? Which ones last longer and which hide or repel dirt the best? Who should you have install your carpet? There's really a lot to consider and sometimes it gets overwhelming and more confusing when you go to a store. Well here's where we can help. We make finding carpeting simple. We "bring the store to your door." That way, you can see the samples in your own lighting - the ... 02/05/2011

Are you looking or hardwood flooring for your home in Cos Cob CT?  Or maybe your Cos Cob home already has hardwood and you just want to refinish the wood floors.  Either way, we can help. We know it can be a challenging decision. What is the best type of hardwood and right species for your Cos Cob home? What's the best style and color for your decor? Which company can you trust? Well here's where we can help. We bring the store to your door.  And, we make hardwood flooring fun and simple.  This is the best way to do it. You can see all the colors in your own home and lighting. We will provide design guidance and make sure you get the best wood construction for your home, your needs and your budget. We will take measurements, so you can get a true estimate and compare the total cost of e... 12/13/2010

Credit Repair in Cos Cob CT National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 13 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair. We have helped numerous residents of Cos Cob CT. We are experts in Cos Cob CT Credit Repair.  The benefits of good credit are innumerable so why wait any longer to start reaping the benefits?  Call us today and speak with a credit repair specialist and see why we're the BEST! :)MattToll Free: 888-NCFIXER (623-4937)Toll Free Fax: 888-FAX-4020 (329-4020)Local: 860-282-6181330 Roberts Street 4th... 10/09/2009

Year to date Sales of Single family homes are down 60.6%.   We have sold 97 Single Family homes year to date. The average sale price has consistently dropped since September of 08 and is 20.8% below last year at this time. The average days on the market for homes that have sold this year also consistently went up to a high of 294.  Last month it went down.   This indicates to me that sellers are becoming more aware and are pricing properties to secure contracts quickly, no longer are the days of testing the market. The list price to sold price ratio is 88.4% for homes that have sold this year.   Last year at this time is was running closer to 96% The inventory is up about 16.5% from last year.  This increased significantly in May and June of this year. The Absorption rate is up to a rec... 07/09/2009