Tom.... you bring up a few great points. Referrals.... recommendations.... But some people just like to cut corner's because of cost. They think if they can find something cheaper, that it's still a good deal, And yes, you get what you pay for.

I hear what you are saying. They try to get out cheap. Why I will never figure it out.

Tom,

It seems everything is a commodity these days and those cursed with a Walmart mentality get what they pay for... And often times less! A fool and his money are soon parted. What I'd like to know is how they got together in the first place!  

Cheers,

David Swierczynski

Many people just don't get it.. too many are penny wise and dollar foolish.. it's cheaper to do it right the first time then to have to re-do something over and over..

In a vast majority of the cases....the 'cheap' repair just isn't the way to go.  Find someone qualified/certified and get the job done right the first time.

A friend of mine had a great saying for this, "they step over dollars to pick up pennies".  All to often, quality doesn't necessarily even cost more.  I sure prefer working with contractors who are referred to me. 

Howdy Tom

I want to give you my congrats on a good blog post.