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PROBLEM SOLVING: AN OPPORTUNITY? Everyone has problems. Everyone encounters problems. Everyone can solve problems with the right attitude and a solid time proven strategy. Here’s my two cents on problem solving: 1. What is the problem: Often people think of a problem in terms of its consequences but in reality you need to identify…
Construction Contract Thinking about hiring a contractor to work on your home? Always ask for a detailed written construction contract, even for small projects. It will protect you and help ensure that you and the contractor understand the scope of the job and the price. Massachusetts State law requires that home improvement construction contracts over…
Working Efficiently in the Trades Working efficiently in the residential construction world does not mean hauling lumber and building materials around, up, down, and all around. Stuff like that is time-consuming and takes a toll on your body. Setting up a job site to run smoothly, methodically and efficiently takes place prior to the job…
Skilled Trade Jobs Skilled trade jobs are now among the “Hot Jobs” for 2009. 30% of Employers Worldwide Struggling to Find Qualified Job Candidates Skilled Trades People, Sales Representatives, and Technicians Most In-Demand Globally Remodelers have long lamented the gutting of skilled-trade education, but recent developments — combined with worrisome school dropout rates, massive job…
Working With A Contractor Establishing and maintaining good working relationships is important to all of us in life and also in the remodeling process. Many of us consider ourselves calm, reasonable and understanding people but remodeling our homes can stress out even the most Zen like of us. You know what I mean, that old…
Time Management & Productivity ORGANIZE, FOCUS, GET-ER DONE!!!!! I have a contractor friend that is always “behind the eight ball” when it comes paying his taxes, his bills, or getting out estimates. This doesn’t usually bother me unless he’s unable to make a scheduled sport event, dinner or function because, “he’s swamped.” Then I…
Photo: Zip wall product from blakeproducts.com Controlling Remodeling and Construction Dust In recent posts I have discussed the importance of controlling job site dust and keeping a clean work site. Protecting a house from dust during construction happens before the job starts. Educating The Client: Take the time to include wording in your contract detailing…
Pollen Tec Screen The PollenTec Screen was introduced in 2007 and is now available for the first time in North America by Screens inc of Phoenix Arizona. The Pollen Tec Screen Fabric allows fresh air to flow into your rooms while filtering out up to 100% of pollens. Tests verified that 100% of grass pollens,…
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