I fancy myself as a character much like Budman of circa 1970 Anheuser Busch “The Dauntless Defender of Quality” In thinking about what that meant, I realized that rather than being an overseer of the industry as if I am the best, I decided that I was more...
I was contacted to evaluate a neighbor’s home for rebuilding after a recent toilet failure and flood. The home was new to them and they had fortunately bought a home warranty program that covers this sort of thing up to a point. While away on vacation, the...
Who here thinks having clients supply their own materials is a good idea? Not me! Owner furnished materials have been a hot topic for the past year. perhaps related to the down economy. Most professional remodelers in the country forbid the practice. Until recently, I...
How often do you hear this Zen phrase used when it comes to Residential Remodeling? I altered it slightly to fit my needs. “Because it’s the right thing to do.” Here in Boise, Idaho, Levco uses this motto frequently. It has become somewhat of a...
As a professional residential remodeler, I feel that it is my job to ensure that all of the other remodelers are playing by the same set of rules. So when I see a project that requires proper permits to accomplish, naturally I get nosy. It is not that I am the only...
As I get more completed projects under my belt, there are still powerful lessons to be learned. Some are expensive, some are painful. As I say in my Selecting a Remodeler Booklet, it is wise to select a seasoned remodeler. The problem is, “if you always do what...
