Where to take the measure of a building.
CUSTOM HOME Jan/Feb 2008
Full Disclosure
Local customs can look shady to uninformed clients.
CUSTOM HOME Nov/Dec 2007
Over Budget
Nail down costs before construction begins.
CUSTOM HOME Sept/Oct 2007
Second Opinion
Sometimes the greatest art is the art of listening.
CUSTOM HOME July/Aug 2007
Combustible Combination
A costly lesson in basic science.
CUSTOM HOME May/June 2007
Domestic Relations
Mind your manners.
CUSTOM HOME March 2007
Language Lesson
Detailed documents can be your best defense.
CUSTOM HOME Jan/Feb 2007
Paper Foundation
A successful project starts with accurate paper work.
CUSTOM HOME Nov/Dec 2006
Bidder Lesson
Create your own set of rules for pricing a project.
CUSTOM HOME Sept/Oct 2006
Buyer Beware
Hiring a low-ball builder can be a costly mistake.
CUSTOM HOME July/Aug 2006
The $3 Million Phone Call
How I got beyond a busy signal.
CUSTOM HOME May/June 2006
A Cautionary Tale
Safety first and last.
CUSTOM HOME March 2006
Dangerous Experiment
Don’t gamble your business on unproven materials.
CUSTOM HOME Jan/Feb 2006
