John,
If you don't mind sharing, what did your ad say?
Did you place it in the classified section or is it a display ad?
Thanks,

Gary

> I just called the newspaper to place my
> classified ad for deck renewal...and the
> lady who took the ad wants a free estimate!

> I guess this really is a hot button...well,
> I'm off to Home Depot to learn everything I
> can about renewing decks.

> John