This quote is a snippet from Paul Tillotson's saying, "Surround yourself with people you love and have fun, the rest is gravy." Paul lived life at a very high pace as a pianist and musician. From my perspective, he created and collaborated in a way that I can only...
As a business creator, I get to do it (as Frank said), my way. I have to develop leadership skills, be insanely motivated, and be willing to suffer when things don't go right. I have to develop good instincts, surround myself with great people, put them in a creative...
As I age and grow into myself, now 66, I develop a different perspective on life and my Hokey Pokey. Naturally, as we've all learned, that's what it's all about at a tender age. As slowly as the moon slips through the night sky, I sense a palpable change. Though I...
As my dad Ed turned 98 years old in September, I reflected upon his life and the industry he loves from the day I was born. The Inspiration To Be A Remodeler Dad's teenage years were lost to world war 2 and basic survival skills. My immediate family survived the...
I have been a lifelong early riser. It has never really been a problem. I recently discovered that I do some of my most creative work well before the break of dawn. The little hand is on the 4 most mornings when I discover that I have slept enough. An author of a...
I participated in a celebration of life and beating the odds with Paul Tillotson. When faced with information that caps your life expectancy, you have two options, give in, or fight. It provided new meaning to the word deadline. Two years past the ominous date is...
Master Suite AdditionThe Challenge They came up with a plan drawn by others with several significant errors. One was the size of the addition, and the other was the angle of the trusses. The clients who work remotely turned out to be excellent communicators and...
Dining Room Addition and Kitchen RemodelThe Challenge The home had an odd entry room with a coat closet and partition wall in the way. This room was pretty useless and annoying to the client. Then, the kitchen was blocked from the activity in the living room, and the...
Primary Suite Remodel & DeckThe Challenge Inaccurate plans were provided that had to get updated over the course of the project. The project is on a creek so lots of precautions were needed to keep erosion out of it. The Idea Create a primary suite that is...
Whole House RemodelThe Challenge The home was in the hillside district and in the WUI which means that the home has some extra requirements as far as firesafe and extra structural requirements. There had been an addition done to the house years prior that was not...