Three Books and a Website for Home Planning, Building and Remodeling
Three Books and a Website for Home Planning, Building and Remodeling
Topic: Insights
Home-building can be a String of Bad Decisions Combined with the Ignorant Expectation that Nothing Can Go Wrong
Home-building can be a String of Bad Decisions Combined with the Ignorant Expectation that Nothing Can Go Wrong Home-building decisions should be made by informed thoughts, and a rational look into the future to see the outcome of a logical chain of events. Unfortunately the norm, for pros and novices alike, skips the part about … Continued
SHIFTING FOUNDATION; This One is About Teaching and Learning
The basic structure of the American system of education at all grade levels, its very foundation, must dramatically shift. Emphasis must be on : Fundamentals of Finance : Money management, budget planning, saving money by not spending, credit control, borrowing and repaying money including college debt, investing, and filing taxes. Life-Goal choices : Career, buying … Continued
Rise Above the Code
Way back in 1977, Roy Franklin, one of my earliest builder-clients, was the first person I ever heard say, “The Building Code is the least you can do and get away with it. Rise above it.” I took it to heart and Rise Above became my motto. In the aftermath of hurricane Michael, it’s very … Continued
Homebuilding is Mysterious
Homebuilding is mysterious. Whether it’s professionals trying to build and sell, or individuals trying to find a place to live, Earth is a planet of home-seekers who know too little about how the dwelling industry works. No single step is hard to do. But, there are so many steps and parts to be handled, by … Continued