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You’ve got a great idea for your kitchen, or the bathroom needs remodeling, right? Many people look to hire a remodeler. You don’t want a remodeler that creates headaches for you.
When interviewing a remodeler remember this:
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In a poll we recently published, one respondent asked how using a design firm can help save money in the long run. Good question, thanks for asking.
It does seem to be an oxymoron to say that one can save money by spending it. Old adages about saving & earning pennies, getting what you pay for, etc., often lead one to sidestep what could be the most important part of any project: planning. In order to save money on your next remodeling project, I believe we must discuss Proper Planning, Effective Presentation, and Critical Collaboration.
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My son had a friend stay overnight last night, and he brought his RipStik® to play with. Just out of curiosity, I had to try it today.
Let me tell you that as easy as those young kids make it, it ISN’T! I’ve seen these toys before, and often wondered how they did it – on two wheels that swivel, no less! I fell off many times this afternoon, while my daughter and son were offering their sage advise: “Maybe if you were younger, Daddy” and “Dad, you just start by pushing off and then move your feet.” Ah, the great wisdom of a 7 and 9 year-old!
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A recent article about college graduates that have tens of thousands of dollars in student loans stimulated some comparisons and thought regarding professional services. The article, by default, posed the question of where the blame, or responsibility, lies in these cases.
One such party that could take responsibility is the university. For the sake of this article, the university could be likened to a service company – they provide the students with the service of education.
…continue reading The advantages of direct cost service »
It seems that many people are choosing to hire service professionals to perform a great many tasks. These service providers could be a lawyer, accountant, lawn maintenance, home inspector, remodeling contractor, pest control, architect, interior designer, etc. But, how does one know which to choose? Are there clues to the un-professional service provider that can help steer you clear, and not get soaked? YES!
…continue reading How to not get soaked by a service professional »
With each and every project we start and complete, each one reminds us in its own unique way that communication is vital to the success of every project. Makes sense since each project requires a relationship, and quite often a network of relationships in order to complete it. So, adding to and honing communication is important since our clients want to see more with each year that passes. Thus, we add to our communication skills! If picture is worth a thousand words, how many words equals a video?
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve been reading a LOT about Building Information Modeling (BIM) lately. Even Warren Buffet is talking about BIM! It used to be that BIM was used strictly for larger corporations who were building medium to large manufacturing plants or offices. But now, people are talking about BIM for homes – yours and mine! Does that seem odd to you? Corporations are using this technology to save them money on their large projects. If this technology could be used for your betterment, would that be relevant?
…continue reading BIM for my home? »
We’ve all heard the acronym for the word TEAM, right? Together Everyone Achieves More. How true that is, but only if the team is on the same page! This truism affects both sides
…continue reading The value of a TEAM »
Yes, we all know that our country – the entire world – is having hard economic times. It has been hard for many, and I’ll admit that I’ve taken it hard as well. So, I’m trying to count blessings: those things that I may not have learned or understood without the recession.
Family time has been increasingly special to me. I’ve found hard work to be very rewarding, yes even the diminished buying power-it has given new perspective on priorities.
One business related benefit is
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