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Whoa 3 times a week! That's a lot but nice that they help with other housework. Ended up finding cleaners through a referral on NextDoor, much more reasonably priced than those professional maid services on Yelp.

Thanks for the info everyone!

@Burn That Belly - have you used Molly Maids? @nosuchreality - um maybe max $200ish?

Hey guys, Do you have any home cleaners you would recommend? Looking for someone to come on a monthly basis. Just need someone who does a good job and is reliable  ;)

There's a lot of online interior designers that are very reasonably priced if you are open to going that route. The two big ones I know of are Havenly and Laurel & Wolf. Personally, I tried Havenly and overall the experience was good and was really happy with what they suggested. I don't think I...

@irvinehomeowner - Where is the Lost Bean opening in Irvine? also, coffee tomo has delicious freshly baked jalapeno cheese pretzels if you want something to eat with your coffee. really addicting. we need a Philz coffee to open up in Irvine or somewhere closer than HB...

For those of you who did your blinds/shutters with HD, did the sub Pinnacle Window Coverings, Inc, do your measurements and install? Apparently they would be the ones coming out for our install through Home Depot, but the Yelp reviews are not so great...hopefully some people here have...

Thanks for sharing @marmot! @USCTrojanCPA - I feel like it's getting less straightforward over the years now and maybe a little bit of me feeling like I might be missing potential refunds/deductions when I use TurboTax... @Inc - yep, I wouldn't blame them, but kudos to those who don't mind...

Do the crickets mean no one uses an accountant here?  ;D Final plea for help on this! Thanks!

I was told the same spiel about not being able get a firm COE due to the gas meter installation. Luckily, it was a non-issue in the end. But, I was told that especially around the end of year or the holidays its worse and harder for them to schedule the gas meter installation.

Anyone have any good recommendations for accountants? Looking to use one to prepare taxes etc. Thanks!

Here's a big list for those of you who are still looking for Thanksgiving restaurant options:http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/13/these-orange-county-restaurants-are-open-thanksgiving-day/

Thanks for the rec!

No, unfortunately there's no can lighting above the island now. Would have been cool if we could go the kit route though.

Hey guys, know any vendors that can install pendant lighting above the kitchen island? And I'm talking about actually cutting into the ceiling doing the electrical stuff and putting in the lights.