I was at a supermarket that starts with an "A" near my home, when I caught the tail end of a conversation that made no sense. A woman was buying two large jugs of drain cleaner and the helpful perky clerk was singing the praises of a heating and air conditioning...
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 toilet...
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...