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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-13 | Patti | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Eileen, Thanks for your help. I was impatient to get started and have bought tinted primer and paint yesterday. Since I will be going over the oil based (sure it must be because of the time frame), I thought it best. Not looking forward to the extra work, but maybe it will help keep it from scratching off too easily. Now I've just got to get some sandpaper (forgot to do that when buying the paint) and find time and place to get going. Thanks again for the input. It is much appreciated. Patti |
| 2009-09-16 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Eileen, Thanks very much for the advice. And, just when I was thinking of trailing the frame behind a speed-boat and giving it a really good rinse on the open seas,it was very timely. I'm a reformed character now; I'll be getting a q-tip and doing things properly. Regards Mike |
| 2009-09-15 | Patti | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your help. I hope to get a chance to work on this soon. I'm excited to see what my "new" guest bed will look like. It's been awhile since I've been excited about a project. |
| 2009-09-03 | Lawrence | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-19 | Diana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Eileen... When I have my carpenter come out for my next project, I'll ask him to build me a nice thick frame. (Instant update with less mess) Thank you. |
| 2009-07-22 | Ken | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. Your answer is very helpfull to help me get a good result. |
| 2009-07-06 | Kara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-04 | Kara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-18 | Wendy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very happy with this excellent and prompt, my sincere THANKS to you. Cheers. Wendy |
| 2009-06-16 | Marge | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-09 | TD Wilson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks so much! |
| 2009-05-18 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the information. I would have never thought to strip the floor first. Your response was very much appreciated! |
| 2009-05-08 | tim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am very impressed by the timely response & knowledge to my question. Thanx, Eileen Tim |
| 2009-05-03 | Kara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ok. Thank you so much for your QUICK response too! I will let you know how it is looking after about a week. Next time, would you recomment using a spray paint along with the sanding and primer, instead of the paint I used this time? Sorry for all the questions. I am just trying to keep costs at a minimum because I am a poor student right now! Thanks so much for your all your help! |
| 2009-05-03 | Kara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-27 | Susanne Moorhead | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | excellent response and fast |
| 2009-04-22 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Eileen! Fast response and so helpful. Bookmarking this site now as I know I will need it often in the future having just purchased a new 4000 sq ft home that needs lots of finishing touches. :) |
| 2009-03-15 | Ann | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the suggestion. I will try your idea and hopefully I will not mess it up. Ann |
| 2009-03-03 | Ruth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Many thanks, Eileen, for your prompt and informative reply. - You're the BEST!!! Ruth |
| 2009-02-26 | Donna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Eileen was very thorough with her suggestions on the restoration I was needing help with I thank her :-) Donna G. Ohio |
| 2009-02-26 | Michelle | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent idea...thank you! |
| 2009-02-25 | Bronwyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Eileen confirmed my fears - i ruined my project. But she was generous in offering to help me figure out how to fix it! |
| 2009-02-14 | marla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your answer,it was very useful.....Marla |
| 2009-01-28 | Lara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Fully answered my question with patient and clear information. I am very appreciative of her quick, helpful response. |
| 2009-01-24 | Rosalind | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am very pleased with Eileen's answer. I will give it a try. I also live in Canada Eileen and this will now be my winter project! |
| 2009-01-14 | Juliana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great! I will give it a try. Thanks! |
| 2008-12-31 | Valerie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | From what I have read about decorating Arts & Crafts style Eileen is right on. She fine tuned what I needed to know. |
| 2008-12-17 | Shipra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank u so much for your reply..i m glad if you help me with this one as well..... i m providing u the link for "4 piece lamp sets" at linen and things.Please suggest which one is great and i can go for..however personally i like 'cambridge 4-piece lamp set' as the cream colored shade matches with my cream colored walls ...please suggest. thanks http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3077891&cp=1331972.2806531&parentPage=family |
| 2008-11-24 | Connie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-11-20 | bud | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No |
Eileen Cronk
Expertise
If you are decorating your home on a budget I can answer most questions about what to look for when buying "good old stuff" at garage sales, yard sales or auctions. I can answer most questions about the refinishing, and repairing of wood items. I have had lots of experience in this area and made lots of mistakes over the years which I may help you avoid.
Experience
I have been haunting auction sales,flea markets etc. for 30 yrs. I have worked extensively at refinishing, and repairing all the old stuff I bring home. I also work for other people, and do repairs and refinishing for several antique stores.
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