Author: DOuG pRATt

Web browser cookies, especially so-called third-party cookies. The subject of great controversy, because they can be abused. But sometimes they can be useful. Last year I’d contacted a couple of local contractors about replacing the walkways in front of the house, and along the side of the garage. I wasn’t happy with either of their proposals, so I waited until this Spring to try again.

A house around the corner had some work done that looked all right, and using Google Chrome I contacted the contractor. I met with him and the quote came in at almost exactly the amount I’d guessed it would. That’s good, but it’s not for all of the work that needs to be done, which includes replacing the driveway. I’d have to find somebody else to do that work. As I contemplated the walkway estimate, an ad appeared for a contractor who can do all of the work. I clicked on the phone number and left a voice message.

Follow-up: That second outfit is a no-go. A lot of aggressive sales talk that boiled down to them wanting so much money for the walkway it was obvious to me they only want to do the driveway. A neighbor had his driveway replaced last week by a different outfit, so I called them. Once again I am reminded of how comparatively easy it was finding good contractors in Arizona when getting my late parents’ house ready to sell.