I was invited to do some specialty work in a business. Acting as a subcontractor to the owner, I had the opportunity to see others work. The contractor was rushing to install some materials and I noticed that what he was doing was wrong. The fellow I was working with...
I recently attended a gala dinner fundraiser for Second Chance, a shop that sells used building materials in Boise, Idaho. It was a fundraiser to support alcohol and drug rehabilitation. They provide safe housing and have no religious affiliation. During the meal,...
I am at odds with the remodeling industry' lobbyists. The remodelers association NARI and the NAHB are supporting H.R.2093. After reading the document here is what I get out of it. It is attempting to have the EPA's RRP rules relaxed to allow folks in certain...
In a not so perfect world where it is easy to get bogged down in what is going wrong, I find it refreshing to dwell on what was our goal for years at Flying Pie. "To make their visit the highlight of their week!" I started to keep track and dwell upon what was the...
In many ways in my life, there are patterns and puzzles that need figuring out. I have a fairly complicated and fast paced life that is multi- disciplinary. Time and time again, I manage to figure things out. During these moments, quiet streams of information flow...
By now, I think everyone has seen the Kid President video that has been circulating around the web. I had all but forgotten it when it showed up again at the end of a day long retreat about safety of all things. I think it was meant to summarize everything that was...
Condo Kitchen RemodelThe Challenge This kitchen was built in 1973 it is in a commercial high-rise building that by nature is a commercial project despite being a residential structure. The ceiling has radiant heating wires in it that work so lighting was going to be...
1930’s Kitchen MakeoverThe Challenge This was a 1937 kitchen in a non-historic part of the city. The home had tons of charm with arches. The countertops had tile and had the kitchen has clearly been remodeled in the past. Storage was at a premium. One funny problem...
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