Furniture: Besides the ones already mentioned, there are a couple of good used furniture stores near TV -- Nearlee New in Fruitland Park and Bargains & Treasures

Handyman Services: Alan Byer is a TOTV advertiser and does great work.

Painters: I highly recommend Sam Allison, Xcalibur Paint, 816/678-9828.

Landscaper: Rupert Cross -- he recently did a courtyard villa (front) in Sanibel. When you're down here, I'll be happy to take you over there to show you his work. I think it's one of the prettiest landscaping jobs I've seen in a long time. Jaime's is also very good.

Wish I had the name of someone I'd recommend for flooring but have not been very impressed with the last few jobs I've seen done by local companies. Not sure what is going on lately.