On the Job
BMoxie Contributors On the Job.
Regina Garay :: The Fancy Painters are Here!
9June 18, 2010
by Regina Garay
in On the Job
When asked What do you do? and I invariably answer I'm a faux finisher, I sometimes get a quizzical look. I may follow up with I'm an artist...a decorative painter but I usually end up in the neighborhood of I paint murals...to which everyone then goes Ahhh!. I haven't yet found an answer that works 100% of the time and I don't mind the confusion since my own husband thought the glazes I work with are the same as can be found on doughnuts. It makes me smile. [ . . . ]
Long Distance Dedication :: A Contractors Rant
10June 2, 2010
by Holly Bertsch
in On the Job
But I think it is time for me to say, That's it! Everything from now on will need an additional work authorization form! It was so hard to write the contract the other day, I just gave up. The trouble here is -- he (our client) is in Chicago and doesn't answer his phone! Our only communication has been through email. I get about 40 emails a day asking questions, changing things, etc. It has been trying, at best. Some days I wish I could just pick up the phone and call him. [ . . . ]
I’ll Take the Extreme Makeover; Hold the Tears
4May 25, 2010
by Holly Bertsch
in On the Job
We used to do a lot of whole house remodels before the market tanked. These are usually homes that the homeowner wants to move into, but that need some major changes first. This one I am working on for example is a complete kitchen gut, bathroom gut, and all hardwood throughout the house, new fireplace and new tiles in the sun porch. It also includes all new windows and refinished trim. It is going to be a big job, and I finally get to bring my guys to work. All of them, for a change! [ . . . ]
