Biggest Mistake Fabricated by People Who Resist Starting Big Projects
Before I decided to share this, I was afraid I’d be making a mistake that I would later regret for the rest of my life. Think you know the single most biggest mistake intentionally fabricated by people who resist starting big projects? Did you say something about money? Nope, that’s not it. Was it not…
Read MoreHow to Negotiate Kitchen Remodeling
How to Negotiate Kitchen Remodeling DISCLAIMER: No lollygagging, beating arout the bush, or sweet talk here. This is a real deal of the goings on in the mind of a man who experiences the multitude of confusion of the masses of dreamers who think they know what they want and how they want it. Are…
Read More7 Pricing Classifications of a Pleasing Kitchen Remodeling Project Process
Every time I get a call from a potential customer, I always hear one or more of the words related to project pricing. For example, estimate, quote, bid, etc. Here are 7 Pricing Classifications of a Pleasing Kitchen Remodeling Project Process. Ballpark According to Investopedia, a ballpark figure is “a rough numerical estimate or approximation…
Read MoreElements of Remodeling and the Trades Involved
Thinking about doing a remodel project? Consider all the elements of remodeling and the trades involved. Get estimates from professionals and compile a list of the real costs of each project that go into your renovation budget. Each of the following has an actual price associated with it. Room Prep (Plastic protection of doorways to…
Read MoreOptimize the Cabinet Design Process
When I graduated from paper and pencil designs to digital, I started with My Sketchup Experience. Although there is a free version of Sketchup for personal use, there are other paid options with additional features. Due to my commercial work, I elected to purchase the pro version in 2018. That is currently the version I…
Read MoreConsumer Reviews Make the World A Better Place and a More Profitable Place
Consumer reviews are awesome. Back in the day, when a company wanted surveys and reviews, they paid for them and many paid the reviewer. Problem became scams and companies stopped paying. That was a good thing for companies. Now every time someone makes a review, companies improve their goods and services, raise their prices, increase…
Read MoreSafety First
When I was in the Marine Corps, the most stated phrase was “Safety is Paramount.” The word paramount means more important than anything else. This meant in everything we did, safety first was and is, above all else. A lot of people choose not to consider this basic quality, safety first, in their momentary activities for…
Read MoreShaker Cabinetry in Louisville, Kentucky
Who does Shaker cabinetry in Louisville, KY? We do. Quite often homeowners request Shaker cabinetry in Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding areas where I serve. According to reports, research and studies by the National Kitchen and Bath Association and professional real estate consulting firms, this seems to have been the case for a large portion…
Read MoreCustom Built In Dresser
A custom built in dresser in Vine Grove, Kentucky, this was a fun and creative project as always. The homeowner had two massive dressers clogging up their bedroom space. They wanted a solution that would reduce the furniture footprint while maximizing functional and aesthetic usage of the space. The catch(es)? There was an air return…
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