As you may recall I’m completely renovating a townhouse in Chicago’s western suburbs. Several months ago I removed the basement’s floor and dug down an additional 12 inches. I’m now in the process of adding the drains for a basement bathroom...
ART: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. -Google dictionary As a general contractor I get to...
As you may know from my previous posts, I’m transporting oak logs to a sawmill from my home in the Chicago area to Michigan. I’m using my dumpster trailer along with my Dodge 3500 dually. Total trailer weight is around 14,000 pounds. My dually can easily...
It is exciting to show off a new shiny gadget. However, one of the best things that I ever bought was neither new nor shiny. Over twenty years ago I bought a used dumpster trailer from a friend who was moving out of the area. The trailer is not flashy, but it one of...
I’m replacing the siding and windows on a property, and this has given me an opportunity. The garage is attached, and it is a fairly simple process to add a window to it. See the photos below from the step-by-step process. Removing some oriented strand board to...
