Within a 3 year period, I have moved myself, friends or family a minimum of 15 times.  Therefore, I consider myself somewhat of an expert in the matters of moving, particularly in Miami.  I also have spent the last three years doing repairs in my home and other people’s homes.  I’m slowly, but surely becoming Bob Vila or maybe Bob the Builder (I don’t want to even get into how I’ve slowly but surely become a car mechanic!). 
      I know the best way to access great storage unit deals, what handymen to hire and which not to hire, good plumbers & electricians, what floor companies to use and which not to unless you like your walls Pollock-style.  There’s so much time and energy and MONEY invested into moving that when a friend of mine told me she had read an article stating moving as a leading cause of stress in a person’s life, I totally believed her and felt no need to check her sources. 
      I’m here to alleviate some of that for you.  Usually I write happy reviews that celebrate the positives about something, someone or some place, and I will give you that today, but I will also share some of my bitterness, vent and rip at those that take advantage of people at this stressful moment in their lives.  
    If you’ve never owned a home or moved, maybe you’ve been spared some heartache, and it’s best to be prepared for battle, and in Miami, the battle is mainly keeping people to their word…we are a bit flaky here…I attribute it to the amount of sun we are exposed to while lounging at the beach, and not drinking enough water…we must all be dehydrated, and how can’t you be flaky if you’re dehydrated?  That’s why when you make appointments with contractors, repairmen, etc…it’s important to ask them if they’ve had their daily recommended amount of water, otherwise you might be waiting for someone that might never show up (dehydration is a serious matter!).
    
    Here’s the thumbs down list:

All Floor Installers – do you want your closet to look like Pollock was cleaning his brushes in it?  want to be locked into you room because the doors were replaced incorrectly and you can’t get out?  how about just an expensive, crappy floor job — want one?  These guys are unprofessional, and they stink…4 broken laminates for this company!

Miami Moving – Don’t pick these guys unless you feel generous, enjoy giving away money, and want to end up asking close friends and family to move you because these movers didn’t do their job.  2 broken-down moving trucks for them!

    Thumbs up:

A+ Moving – Ask what moving in specials they have.  If you go to the S. Miami location, ask for Wes.  However, you will find better deals at the locations in the NW.
Michael  – plumber – 305-720-8648
Castellan Plumbing – 305-305-7951 (ask for Tati)
Leo – electrician – 305-303-0564
Edin – handyman – 305-281-6699
Amaya Roofing – 305-406-9828

I have more, which I will give you once I find their numbers!  Good luck moving and repairing and remember: make sure they are properly hydrated before making appointments!