Topic: Insights

Three Books and a Website for Home Planning, Building and Remodeling

Three Books and a Website for Home Planning, Building and Remodeling

What's Next? You have reached the point when "What's next?" is a critical question if you are considering building a whole new house or a renovation or addition. Don't feel bad. Everyone, novices and professionals alike, will reach a moment when Read more
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 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 Read more
SHIFTING FOUNDATION; This One is About Teaching and Learning

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, c Read more
Rise Above the Code

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 Read more
Homebuilding is Mysterious

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. Read more