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Were killing Linkedin, Facebook is next.
June 12, 2010 – 9:34 am | 2 Comments
Were killing Linkedin, Facebook is next.

Digg DiggLinkedin and Facebook and Spam for Lunch. By The Paul A few days ago I went to Linkedin to join what I thought would be a discussion, it was happening on the NARI Linkedin group. But no! “Whoa”……. “whatchoo talkin bout Willis”. There was nothing but offers for free webinars and free advice on [...]

You Son of a Bit your an EPA Snit
June 10, 2010 – 8:29 am | One Comment
You Son of a Bit your an EPA Snit

Turn em in. Point…… By The Paul Its clear we are forming the “turn ‘em in” group and the “there has to be a better way group”. Turning in non EPA certified contractors has come down to a line in the sand that clearly lets your colleagues know where you stand on the turn them [...]

What matters the most to you – the Fixture’s or the Foundation?
June 3, 2010 – 7:16 pm | 2 Comments
What matters the most to you – the Fixture’s or the Foundation?

By Sean | Published: June 2010 As a contractor, it constantly amazes me how people seemingly could care less about items that truly matter or will even pay them dividends down the road.  Unfortunately, some people never listen and / or seemingly forget that conversation later on when they get there first electric bill, or the traffic noises seem just [...]

Who’s your Daddy?
April 8, 2010 – 3:25 pm | No Comment
Who’s your Daddy?

Remodeling amidst the ruins. By The Paul You messing with me Willis? 2010 is the year the remodeling industry shifts to what we will know as the New Remodeling Industry. Old friends will move on and new friendships will be formed. The national organizations like NARI and NAHB will see membership dwindle and through strong [...]

What’s in a name?
April 3, 2010 – 1:25 pm | No Comment
What’s in a name?

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any word would smell as sweet.” by The Paul I don’t know how, but while surfing the web I came across some interesting information. I noticed a remodeling company that had gone out of business. Nothing new about that; happens all the time. What [...]

“Stop Ripping Me Off” says The Paul!
April 1, 2010 – 7:48 pm | 2 Comments
“Stop Ripping Me Off” says The Paul!

“I Want My Money Back” ! At first I thought the writer was joking because this book is so far out in its assumptions, then I realized it was an advertisement for the writers services. Its a free country so everyone is entitled to their opinions, even conspiracy theorists. In a nutshell, you should never [...]