WOW! How long will it take to pay that back in energy costs? That's unbelievable. As a contractor, I usually defend higher pricing if the quality is there, but WOW! Here's my two cents. Find a reliable independent contractor. Find someone that has a reputation for honesty. I know that will be hard, but it can be done. A big box store ain't gonna get it. There are too many layers to take a chance. In the end. nobody will want to take responsibility if something goes wrong. A family owned, independent contractor knows the "buck stops here". Don't let someone sell you extremely overpriced equipment that you will NEVER pay back on energy savings. A 16 SEER single stage system will work just fine and will offer great energy savings, I promise. It will also be much more trouble free as it will not have most of the junk manufacturers put on the ultra high efficiency stuff so they can manipulate the SEER numbers (did I just say that?). Stick with the mid-range efficiency. You'll be glad you did. Don't do anything without someone verifying that your ducts are correctly sized and insulated. Your duct system comprises exactly half of your heating and air conditioning system. Most of the people I know that install this ultra high efficiency "stuff" end up with very inefficient equipment because their ducts are undersized, not properly insulated, and leaking. My money will be spent on the duct system FIRST, not last. After that, then go for efficiency. Before the duct system is corrected, don't waste money on "super boxes". That's my two cents and worth exactly what you paid, but I think good advice. Feel free to check out some of the articles I've written on my websiteHERE, Hope this helps!

Provide the above information whenever you are asked for a granite company's information. Tell the buyer about your experiences and allow them to make their own judgement. It doesn't matter if this level of service is expected across the spectrum of providers or limited to a few. Why would you want to sugar coat the experience and potentially mislead other customers into thinking that purchasing granite will be a smooth, error free process?

If you change out the bulb in the floor lamp to a whiter color, it may help a bit with the lighting in the room. An LED in the 3500-4000K range should do the trick. I think the table lamp is a good size but needs to be on a table that's about 6" higher in order to feel proportionate. A rug pad will certainly help the rug stay in place. If it's a standard size rug, check rugsusa.com. Their prices are good and shipping is free. A pillow or two that ties in all the colors as suggested would help as well. Maybe something like this. https://www.etsy.com/listing/211278615/pillow-cover-crimson-red-gold-navy-blue?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery-1-40

I have to apologize to you ladies! I have been very under the weather and haven't posted in few days! I enjoyed hosting for all of you! I received my package from Lisa! Hershey mini chocolate bars, absolutely adorable card, and seeds! Thank you somuch! I hope everyone has received their package! I will mail.prizes! Hopefully tomorrow! Sorry late in sending! Thank you all! I had fun!