Homework

Customers often think that estimates and plans can be done on the spot.  I could do that if I chose to do a poor job.  However, offering someone a quality plan and an accurate estimate takes additional time and work. I often start with photos of the site, and a rough...

The Home Show

For the last two weekends I have been manning a both at two different home shows. My friend Mike (in the picture) has been keeping me company during lulls in the foot traffic. Home shows are a great way to meet new customers, and to chat with people who are interested...

The Devil Is In the Details

Homeowners will typically update their bathrooms every 20-25 years.  It is a major home investment, and so the project can create some anxiety. It is important to remember that a little extra investment can yield a much more sophisticated and elegant look. Consider...

Church Work

                                At Gizmo Home Craft we do more than remodeling projects.  A church in Glen Ellyn contacted us to make exploratory openings in their main building.  The...

New Wood Floor? Concrete Slab? No Problem!

                            A repeat customer in Glen Ellyn wanted to replace flooring on two levels of their home.  They were interested in replacing their existing floors with an oak one.  The...