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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

    We are remodeling our kitchen as I have blogged before....like the tale of the Three Bears...we found remodelers who were too this, not enough that....and have now settled on one that is "just right !"three bears

    We have made many choices with features and appliances and still have a few selections to finalize...all with thorough research of the manufacturers, materials, etc. that will become part of our home.

  maple flooring   Part of the remodeling is flooring in the kitchen/dinette.  The present maple floor will be replaced with cork.  The choice of a vendor for this job was a no-brainer. We knew that Debbie Gartner, AR's cork flooringown flooring gal would probably not bring a "floor to our door"....so we did the next best thing. We have been

soooo impressed with Debbie Gartnerthe knowledge and training that she has so generously shared with us, we called Matt and Katrina Werner from our local Floor Coverings International Store and they will be our own "Wisconsin flooring gal and guy" for our kitchen. Mmmm cork...so much easier on the feet for our long soup-a-thons and entertaining "from scratch" dinners.  We are looking forward to it !

  YES....as this venture progresses....we will share it with pictures of the finished room.  Active Rain can be active in soooo many ways !  Thank you Debbie for taking the time to talk to me about cork....and we look forward to working with Matt and Karina and enjoying the spring in our step on our new floor !

Keller Williams for Sale sign If a  new home is what you seek in southeastern Wisconsin, from floor to ceiling service, call the Hansons and get the prompt professional service and proven results you deserve for all things real estate.

 

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Comments (20)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

I feel like all of us that follow you on AR have been part of your project, so thank you for including us. You are fortunate to have as many folks on AR help the project along. I am a great fan of Debbie, she's the best.

Oct 19, 2013 08:33 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Sally/David, Looking forward to your before and after shots of your kitchen. Yes, Debbie flooring knowledge seems exceptional!

Oct 19, 2013 08:34 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I would like to see the the finished product.  I bet it will be everything you dreamed of. 

Oct 19, 2013 08:34 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  You are welcome to come out and visit anytime Joe...or from the school of "been there and done that" with your own flipping...feel free to jump right  in !

Oct 19, 2013 08:35 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

OMG, that is so cool.  I can't wait to see the finished product, and I'm so glad you are working with Matt and Karina. I'll be seeing them again in January.

Oct 19, 2013 08:36 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Woo Hoo!  Can't wait to see the finished project, I'm sure it will be fabulous.  Nice shout out for "The Flooring Girl" also.  Debbie rocks!

Oct 19, 2013 08:52 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Sally.  I am remodeling vicariously through you.  I am glad it is you:)

Oct 19, 2013 08:54 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Wish we could have a big RAIN party...though you know you are all welcome anytime...vicarious is a good thing Conrad...it's your turn next....you get to pick the room !

Oct 19, 2013 09:12 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I've been hearing some great things about cork floors lately.  Can't wait to see the pictures of your finished kitchen.

Oct 19, 2013 09:15 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Sally & David, that is so cool...I just finished a total gut of my master bath...done with renovations & so glad I love my kitchen!  Good luck to you...cork floors look fabulous.

Oct 19, 2013 09:48 PM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Good morning Sally and David, I have learned so much from Debbie.  I learned about hardwoods I had never heard of before and this opened up a new options.  I just sold a home and the buyers are having to do some major remolding.

I wish Debbie were here to assist them, but I did the next best thing by providing them with all the great information I has learned.  

Oct 19, 2013 10:09 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Sally/David: I am looking forward to seeing your photos as you progress through the remodel.  I can imagine the results will be fantastic.

Oct 19, 2013 10:35 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Sally and David,

I can't wait to see photos..it's always so fun to create these projects..my motto has always been: "a home is always a work in progress!" Great shout out for Debbie..she is such a fantastic resource can cert6ainly see why she is so successful!

Oct 19, 2013 11:13 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Sally & David - I liked the fact that you took the time to find the right contractor for you, many just go with the first one or lowest bidder!

Oct 19, 2013 11:51 PM
Deborah Laemmerhirt - REALTOR® Brookfield,Newtown,Roxbury,Bridgewater,Washington,Sherman
Keller Williams Luxury Homes International - Brookfield, CT
Luxury Homes,WaterFront,Equestrian,NewConstruction

Great article, lots of good advice.  I think in general people need to compare more that just the bottom line.  Quality and references are extremely important.  This is also true when they are selecting their realtor to sell their home!

Oct 20, 2013 08:42 AM
Lori Williams
Lake Wylie, Charlotte, Gastonia Homes for Sale ABR, CDPE, SFR, ASP, Lori@LoriWilliamsRealty.com - Gastonia, NC
Lake Wylie, Gastonia, SW Charlotte, Homes for Sale
Looking forward for the finished product!
Oct 23, 2013 10:13 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We are too Lori...sounds like you could come help...being KW family and all,,,hmmm :)

Oct 23, 2013 10:19 PM
Brian Ward
Keller Williams Realty - Sarasota, FL

Remodeling is never a fun thing to do, but sometimes its necessity

Oct 23, 2013 10:45 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Sally,

The renovation project sounds like it's going well for you and I hope you are extremely happy with the results. I have a good feeling that you're going to be quite pleased!

I'll be looking forward to the end results and perhaps, I just may take you up on a visit someday. That would be cool!

Oct 24, 2013 11:19 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Debbie is not only building a wonderful professional reputation for her own business, she is helping other Flooring International business owners too!  

Oct 25, 2013 09:38 AM