Becoming a Contractor Changed My Life Forever - I started working as a carpenter when I was young and by the time I was 25 years old, had my contractor's license. I didn't know if I was ever going to be a building contractor, but my dad told me to give it a shot. He said that I would regret not having it, if the right opportunity ever came along. He was right, but I only realized that years later.

I Am Handling This for a Friend - Contractor Horror Stories - Recently I went to look at a bathroom and kitchen remodeling project and when I introduced myself to the man I was supposed to meet with, he didn't respond in the appropriate manner. He didn't give me his name and I couldn't get it out of him.

Bartering in the Construction Business Could Be a Waste of Time - Every once in a while, I go out to give an estimate to a unsuspecting predator who wants to barter for my materials and services. The word predator is probably a little too harsh, but most of the time, these types of people are only interested in bartering, if there going to be getting a better deal than you are.

If It's on the Plans, You Better Put It in the House -
The advice that I am about to give you, is from years of experience as a home builder and home remodeler. I have built so many things, so many different ways and am familiar with so many different types of building systems that it would make your head spin right off of your body.

The Dog That Kept Jumping off of the Roof - Room Addition Contractors - I was building a two-story room addition one time and the homeowners really didn't seem like they were interested in taking care of their dog. I would often clean up the dog poop in the backyard,