When a customer contracts with me to do a bathroom or kitchen they also have some jobs to do. They need to select their tile/cabinet package. Often, they will ask me for my advice, as I have been in the business for over 25 years. The choice of tiles can make a...
One of the last things that I do when I complete a bathroom is to hang the mirror. Hanging a mirror is a simple DIY project, but it isn’t uncommon to have to readjust a crooked or misplaced mirror. There also can be some mess. You can eliminate these...
I have been doing an extensive remodel of a home. Part of that job included modifying a master bath to make it handicap accessible. This required replacing a traditional door with a sliding pocket door. Although this replacement sounds like a simple project it...
Everyone knows that the most important part of a painting project is protecting those things that you don’t want painted. This task is also the most tedious. 3M has a great gadget to speed things along. It is the 3M Painter’s Hand Masking Kit. The main...
A customer called me to evaluate his roof. He had an insurance check to replace it and the check was about to expire. Unfortunately, it was January! We often think of replacing roofs in the spring or summer, and of course, this makes sense. However, there are times...
It is common practice to vent a cooktop. By having a venting system you can reduce cooking aromas. However, most microwaves recirculate directly into the kitchen. This may be OK when you want the delicious smell of popcorn, but it can be less desirable when you are...
