The definition of outsourcing is using another company to perform tasks that a company can do themselves. Here is a summary of outsourcing observations I’ve made in the roofing industry today and some questions: Phase 1: Start-ups and companies under $1 million in revenue. They’re typically short on cash and are trying to do everything…
DO prepare your work area for easy cleanup using painter’s tape. Caulk can get messy for even the most experienced pros, so it’s always a good idea to lay down a line of painters tape on each side of the line you’ll be caulking to ensure the neatest line possible. Run your finger or a…
A step-by-step tutorial and budget breakdown for using IKEA Billy bookcases to customize his & her bedroom closets, plus how they have held up after 4 years. Table of Contents IKEA saves the day yet again for another brilliant, inexpensive storage hack, only this time in bedroom closets. We have used IKEA furniture for built-in…
An easy way to build a DIY plaster fireplace on a small budget using an electric fireplace insert and Venetian Glaze plaster paint. Have you ever wished, hoped, and dreamed for years that a home improvement project would happen on a particular area of your home? For me, one of those project dreams was a…
16 beautiful DIY fireplace ideas using electric inserts, faux mantels, or updating existing fireplaces for all budgets and all skill levels. Table of Contents DIY Porch Fireplace Planning Since building the outdoor kitchen, we didn’t need the fridge here. And since giving the backyard pool a makeover and building the DIY fire pit, who really…
