Our building inspectors who were with me during my formative years have either retired or are moving on. New ones are being hired and the turnover is impressive. The area is growing and as busy as Boise is, the neighboring cities are struggling to keep up. Some...
What do you mean? I mean that I get calls to come and inspect projects where the contractor and homeowner for a myriad of reasons have stopped a project in progress. There was a contract it was breached and here we are. Two upset parties and a pile of unfulfilled...
I read a morning inspirational post recently that hit on a thought that reminds me of myself and a few friends that I hang out with. We share a fearless gene that came from somewhere primitive that makes me tick. Where Did My Confidence Come From? I think I know, but...
We recently completed a 2-story remodeling project where in addition to the parents, two small children reside. We subcontracted the railing replacement for the project to a specialty company that does this sort of work and is very good at it. We met the owner of the...
I recently upset an architect that drew a shower pan we were supposed to build. The large format tiles would have many cuts. Rather than go back to the architect to figure out a better solution, I used the advice of the tile company that was installing and needed to...
I was recently involved in a couple of situations that ultimately had a happy ending, but it started from a place of confusion and distrust. It turns out that giving and getting thanks happens organically when the stakes are high and emotion runs wild. Where The...
Whole House RemodelThe Challenge The property was occupied during design and the new owners were very occupied with their school aged children. Lots of deferred maintenance items had to be addressed. The Idea The home was purchased in advance of moving in with the...
Garage renovationThe Challenge The sagging roof caused be removed bracing over the years made it look like a sway-back horse. A chiropractic adjustment and some serious support were needed. Keeping with the historic look and feel of the garage was important. There...
Garage workshop remodel The Challenge One of the bays was already used for this shop and the other two for cars. The look of the structure was to harmonize with the home. The plans were drawn by others and were not correct. Stucco work was a nightmare done a backup...
Aged home interior makeoverThe Challenge This home was built in 1955 it had good bones. The kitchen had been remodeled by a previous owner and half of the garage had been converted into a den/laundry room. The clients wanted to open up the kitchen, add another...
