Q. I am starting a new restaurant and need more accurate pricing estimates for the landlord and bank as far as kitchen build out costs. How do I find commercial kitchen contractors and how do I price shop without wasting everyone's time? Do I need an approved design layout first? Help!

A. I would do a layout first and then have the contractors bid it out according to the design layout. That way you get the contractors bidding out the same thing and you can compare apples to apples. They will ask some questions that you didn't think about so your design layout may alter. You can find reviews on the services you need at Angie’s List – from electrician to physician. This is a special link for a special offer: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3501334-10582896?sid=ya061209 This looks like residential contractors but I've gotten contractors that have done commercial work as well. At least you can see reviews of them. Hope it goes well!

Q. My breaker box has 2 columns of breakers. The top breaker of each column is 100 amps.Does this mean I have only 100 amp service? The house is all electric, built in the early 1970's. I want to replace my tank water heater with a tankless electric. The tankless requires 200 amps.

A. The size of your service is determined by two things; the Main Disconnect (Breaker) ampacity, and the size of your service entrance conductors. For example; you could have a 200 amp panel and main breaker, but have only #6 AWG Service Entrance Conductors left over from an old 60 amp service. No matter what size panel you install, those number 6 conductors will burn up before they give you anything close to 200 amps. This is why it is important to know the actual electrical "load" required by your home. I have never, ever seen a residential appliance that requires 200 amps. Somehow, I think you have miss-stated or misunderstood something in the installation instructions. Most tankless water heaters I've seen require no more than a 60 amp, 240 volt feeder circuit. I've seen some as low as 40 amps. If the Manufacturer specifically states a 200 amp service is required to the dwelling, NEC 110.3(B) requires that a minimum 200 amp service be installed. If it is a recommendation, a 100 amp service may be okay, if you have a small house with no other electrical heating appliances (stove, furnace, cook top, oven) and no other large loads like a pool pump or spa. The only way to be sure is to hire a QUALIFIED, licensed electrician to do a load calculation for your home. Have him use the "Standard" load calculation from NEC Article 220, parts II & III; rather than the "Optional" method from part IV. The "Optional" method will often give you a lower figure for your required load, but the "Standard" gives a little more "room" for future additions to your electrical system. If you have a very large home, or, in your specific case, an "all electric" home [with lots of "add-ons" already (pool, spa, steam-room, etc.)], you may find a 400 amp service is required. This can be done with a "poor-man's 400", which is actually a 320 amp meter and two 200 amp panels. If you live somewhere that has adopted the 2008 NEC, you can install one of the newly allowed "super-panels" that will give you a true 400 amp service (with 84 breaker spaces). Incidentally, “Alvarz” is wrong; the smallest size service allowed on a new home (or installed as an up-grade) is 100 amp. I have seen residences that have 800 amp services (& nearly got lost trying to find my way out).

Q. For example, for residential HVAC services?

A. I've heard most people spending about $3500-$4000 on the getting certified.

Q. I am looking for a new j ob and stumbled upon this http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-J8OF9DOEBXR;_ylt=Ahbc5b5P7lpcQNMy5uh2Sy_6Q6IX?search_url=%2Fjob-search-l-Sheboygan-WI-m-0 I called the number and it sounds legit I am not sure how easy this job is and do you actually make the money they claim? If anyone can give me more information about this before I even apply at this place it would be appreciated. What do you all do with this job has anyone done it all information would be great thanks! If you dont want to click the link above here is what the ad says "DRYER VENT CLEANING $800.00+ per week Dryer Vent Cleaning Northstar Services Incorporated is a growing company and we're always looking for good people. We've been in business since 1983, an active member of the Better Business Bureau and the leader in residential dryer vent and duct cleaning. We're a national company and need people in your area to clean residential dryer vents. No experience necessary and we provide Ok found answer that you dont become employee you are your own contractor not what I was looking for thanks.

A. Well, it is a 'legit business' but will require you to pay around $300 for equipment. According to some sites, once you pay $300, you'll also get sample flyers and basic instructions on how to conduct your business. Although you have to remember, you'll be an independent contractor not an employee. The potential to make $800/wk is up to you. Self-employment is hard work and if anyone guarantees a high rate of income in a short time span is lying. You may also need to get insurance to cover any liablity. If the dryer vent isn't cleaned properly and the house catches on fire, the customer may file a claim against you.

Q. How to find good duct cleaning company for dryer vent and air ducts and chimney. let me know asap good luck

A. Try a company called ARS (American Residential Services) in your area or Dial 1. These are national companies.

Q. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada about two years ago I pled guilty to a misdemeanor concealed weapons charge. Under really bad advice from a friend, I thought I was obeying the "Tote Law" we have here in Nevada. I had my pistol with me while walking my dog. I was stopped and arrested.Initially I was charged with a felony, but in court I was offered a misdemeanor with the stipulation of a fine and inpulse control classes. I'm thirty years old, and besides this inccident have never been in ANY sort of violation of the law. The question I have now, is how this will affect me in the future. I'm planning on moving out of state soon, and still own long rifles I purchased close to a decade ago. I was originally charged with a felony but pled guilty to a misdemeanor, so I don't know if I can have my existing firearms repaired if needed or possibly purchase new ones I've seen advertisements that offer expungement services, but I'm not sure about that either. I appreciate any advice available on the matter.

A. Nevada law does not require the registration of firearms. However, handgun owners in Clark County must register their concealable firearms at a law enforcement agency within an incorporated city of Clark County. Nevada is a "shall issue" state for concealed carry. The county sheriff shall issue a concealed firearms permit to qualified applicants. A person must take a class to receive the CCW concealed carry permit and must qualify by demonstrating use of the exact handgun that the person will carry if an automatic, and only a representative model for revolvers(all revolvers operate the same way). Also effective Oct 1, 2007 a CCW permittee can qualify with a revolver and thereafter carry ANY revolver (or derringer) - the permit will simply state "Revolvers Authorized"; however, one must continue to qualify with each make/model/caliber of semi auto pistols. The CCW permit costs $105, and is valid for 5 years for residents and 3 years for non-residents. Effects: -It might make it slightly harder to get a job due to your record but since it is only a misdemeanor you shouldn't have excessive difficulty. - As you mentioned that you have rifles, you need a permit for those and when they see your record that might have an effect. I'd give you the Firearm Laws for the state your moving to but you did not mention it. However if you have a permit for Nevada these states MIGHT admit the permit too: States that honor Nevada's CCW permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas*, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah (*Residential Permits Only) Hope I Helped and Good Luck

Q. I own a two man carpet cleaning business. We are a two man team and we use the best truck mount system you can get. Our work is excellent and we do furniture as well as on-site vacuum cleaner repairs. We are commercial and residential. We charge 3 rooms for $69. Would you call us or Stanly Steamer or Sears etc.

A. That is a great price, but price alone won't get you the work. You will have to count of word of mouth and good reputation to bring in business. Can you use written testimonials from previous customers in a flyer or advertisements? Maybe offer customers a discount on future services ($10.00 off)on referrals. You may also be able to compete with the big guys on flexibility-offer more evening and weekend hours so they don't have to take a day off to get their carpets cleaned. Good luck!

Q. Today i decided for my career i want to be an construction worker.So now in class we have to give a quote on why do i want to be an construction worker.So do you have any quotes

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