Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
Your best bet is to ask your friends who they use. You can also check with
your church -- they sometimes keep lists for referrals.


In addition. go to your local lumber yard or hardware store. They often
have business cards on display of the businesses they supply. Not quite a
reference, but a starting point so you can ask about them.

I agree...the "real" building suppliers -- full-service lumber yards,
plumbing/electrical/hvac distributors, etc., are a good resource for
finding them. The box stores, etc., not so much...

Most counter guys (other than the HS football players on their summer
weight program) will know those they deal with regularly well enough to
tell you who you might want to steer away from.

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