Don’t you get tired of products making claims they don’t live up to? I recently moved from the city to the country and left my iron in storage, thinking “I’m not that big on ironing anyway.” But I soon found that I occasionally need to remove wrinkles from my clothes, especially if meeting with people who care about that sort of thing.
Now I have no place nearby to shop for practical items. You might suggest I do my shopping via internet, but I reserve that strictly for books and impulse items, like this John F. Kennedy Vintage Plastic Pencil Sharpener. So I drove the ten miles or so to the next little town and hit the dollar store, where everything is $1. (I love hearing people ask the clerk, “How much is this?” “One dollar.” “How much is this?” “One dollar.”)
To my delight, I found a spray bottle of Wrinkle Releaser. Of course I bought it and went home to spray it on everything in my closet. I wasn’t expecting magic, but was more or less befuddled by the illustrations on the back, which seem to indicate that after spraying product, you should pinch your shirt (Step 2). Then, bunch and knead it so that the belly area appears to be stuffed with a pillow (Step 3). Finally, you hang it up to dry (Step 4). The result of this “substitute iron” was less than dazzling. A handy little tip at the end says, “Spray while ironing for a pressed look.” In other words, for an ironed look, iron it.
People say, “You get what you pay for,” but I’m usually surprised if I even get that. Caveat emptor. Whatever, it’s only a dollar. An entire national chain is built on the expendability of one single dollar rather than the reputability of their product. As long as we all agree that it’s OK, it probably is. But when it comes to bigger expenses, like home repairs, we expect more.
That’s why when you’re shopping for storm repair, it’s vitally important to really check out the company and make sure they have a history of delivering on their promises. When weather strikes, so do unscrupulous fly-by-night contractors who swoop in for your down payment and swoop out without doing the work, leaving you even more vulnerable than you were before.
Instead of taking your chances, go with a trusted local company like Iron River Construction. We have been operating here in Minnesota for 15 years, are licensed, bonded, insured, and members of the Better Business Bureau. Contact us now for your free, no-obligation inspection, or request a quote online. There is just no substitute for a job done right!
