How To Patch A Hole In Drywall.

A customer asked me if I could patch some holes in his ceiling and walls. They had been created by a HVAC technician who was doing some exploratory work. In addition, he needed me to build an enclosure for a new vent that the HVAC tech put in. I’ll save that for...

Time For Family

As the owner of Gizmo Home Craft I not only have the benefits, but also the responsibilities of running a business. No work can mean no income. It is easy to fall into a practice of all work and no play in an effort to support my family. I know that my family needs me...

Working From Anywhere

As a general contractor you may think that most of my work involves swinging a hammer or examining blueprints. However, a lot of what I do involves paperwork. I like to be on the job site so I can supervise my sub-contractors. Because of this I need to be able to...

ProVia, You Get What You Pay For.

I installed a ProVia door for a customer 6 years ago. I like ProVia doors because they are made very well. However, even quality doors can develop problems, which is why you always want to buy a door with a great warranty. I was at that customer’s home doing...

How NOT To Repair A Roof.

I was recently driving through an expensive neighborhood in Plainfield and I spotted a roof repair. Whoever did the repair didn’t bother to match the shingle color with the original one. This resulted in the pictured repair that clearly looks amateurish....