Author Archives: davidc
The Brothers Three Up The Creek
(or How I Started in Contracting) There was something special about growing up in an era when the sunshine was a little more golden. I was the middle of three brothers born three years apart, part of a yet larger family. It was mainly us against the 5 girls in those days. Being out numbered [...]
Kitchen Design Evolution
According to a recent article from NPR our modern kitchen design started circa 1926. Up until that point the kitchen was a center for drudgery and mundane tasks hidden from the main view. You can read the article here. (http://tinyurl.com/1926-kitchen-design) Fast forward to today and much has changed but you can still spot the similarities [...]
Long Term Relationships
Occasionally you get to look back and realize that something has happened without plan or intent. Something happens that causes you to reflect, and the realization comes to mind. You might have an a-hah moment. More specifically, recently a good friend and neighbor passed away unexpectedly. Events such as this cause us to look back [...]
Choosing The Right Contractor For Your Project
This has been weighing on my mind lately, mostly because I was asked to appear in court to assist a client that had previously chosen the wrong contractor. This was for a multi-room renovation that included a new kitchen. Having never spoken with the other contractor I must admit that his side of the story [...]
Concrete Countertops, isn’t that for sidewalks?
Concrete is a man-made building material that looks like stone. Combining cement with aggregate and sufficient water makes concrete. Water allows it to set and bind the materials together. Different mixtures are added to meet specific requirements. Concrete is normally reinforced with the use of rods or steel mesh before it is poured into moulds. [...]
Jack Frost Pulls a 1, 2, 3