In monitoring handyman websites, I see frequent identical or similar questions. To answer these in depth would overwhelm the reader and clutter the website, and it would take a lot of my time. Instead I have opted to set up this informational website where I have covered several topics in some depth. I invite you to read any part of it, as you wish. If you have comments or suggestions, feel free to email me at robertfleming1@juno.com. BTW I was in Santa Ana, CA but have now moved to Eagle, CO.
      I have been "fixing things" for years! I enjoy it (up to a point!) and was doing this full-time since 1991 when my aerospace engineering job evaporated; I retired in 2006 when I moved to CO. I had a General Contractors license in California (1979) with a sublicense for garage doors. My work as a general contractor was mostly repairs and small remodeling jobs, both residential and commercial.
      Realize these processes and recommendations are my personal opinions and cannot be guaranteed. Also, they are subject to change. Come back to visit every so often to see what is new.

FINDING A FRIENDLY LAWYER
      This is not a technical matter but sometimes in dealing with contractors or suppliers you end up on the short end of the stick and need some legal help. Been there, done that! I offer this solution. This solution to the problem involves a multi-level business that I no longer pursue. If you wish to pursue this you will have to go online and find someone to sponsor you.
      I hate lawyers, but when you need one, what can you do? In this lawsuit-happy day-and-age, you may need some legal protection or just advice at the least expected time. I have found a way to make a lawyer your friend. The plan is Pre-Paid Legal Services, and it is essentially that. You make regular monthly payments, and if you need a lawyer, there is one readily available, even after hours in emergency. You can get legal advice, have them write letters, prepare a simple will, stand up for you in court or at the Department of Motor Vehicles or the IRS, etc. All of that is included at no additional charge. They will also do other work for you at a reduced rate.
      Don't wait until you need a lawyer; that is too late to get the best rate. I have been in this plan for a while and I have used them several times to handle account disputes. The company has been around for a long time and is reliable. The legal service is provided by a contracted legal firm in your state, and their performance is audited.