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...
I discovered a situation that brings the safety of digging, even after Digline is notified 2 days in advance into question. The assumption I was under is that once the utilities are located it is safe to dig. By Idaho Law, you are obligated to notify Digline if you...
I commonly have folks ask how much something is going to cost per square foot. This is an interesting question, I suppose, if you are buying a home or having one built. You simply divide how many dollars you spent by the total square feet to find out how much you paid...
I recently read an article in INC. magazine that I liked very much. It explained that not everyone is an optimist, and just wanting to be one is not enough to create a convert. It acknowledged that not everyone is wired that way. Those with a pessimistic attitude are...
In honor of National Recycling Day 11-15-2012, we got to thinking about how our little remodeling company in Boise is doing our part. This is a unique look at some of what we are up to. Being a remodeler gives me a rare opportunity to do some cool stuff. On a recent...
In the world of residential remodeling, each contractor has a different method of explaining the price for a project. If the project is dynamic or complicated in any way, you may want several contractors to give bids on the project. I guarantee that there is going to...
