"I really wish I knew a good way to find reliable people to work on the house..... "

Cassondra O'B a friend of mine who lives in St Paul
has a buddy that is WUNDERFUL at fixing up stuff
he's VERY relaible and does Great work
she trusts him to do work for her aunt and such...
you can see examples at her place

I'm sending you her email & fone "off list"
so you can contact her directly
she's really Neat people
hugs
Faun