We are getting down to the nitty gritty. It is punch list time. I realized the contractor was scheduling the last of the sub appointments f...

I got this text a couple of nights ago from Albert while I was out walking with my energetic walking friend . “I need you to check out the w...

After years of hiring people in corporate America, the most important lesson I have learned is you are really looking for a reason to NOT h...

I went to a live site for Contractor #2. It was bustling with activity and involved the addition of a second story on a really large home in...

Contractor #2 met with us the very next day which provided a nice contrast. His bid was in a similar format as Contractor #1 except he cal...

The architect and I met with Contractor #1 today. It was a good meeting. He answered all the questions we asked very appropriately, and wou...

I checked with all 3 contractors regarding bid status late last week. Contractor #1 was willing to make an appointment for this Friday to r...

All three contractors checked in this weekend with questions or to say they were still working on the bid. I am taking this as a good sign...

Contractor #1 came over tonight (#1 as in strongest referral). He is younger, I would say about 35-40. He works in a family business with hi...

Met #2 today on my lunch break. He is #2 since he is the second strongest referral -- from a good friend of a good friend of mine. This gent...

Met Contractor #3 yesterday. He is our least strong referral as he came to me via the designer used by a friend of mind. He may have bid...