Ramblings! I’ll tell you what I don’t know, and so much more.

  • What to give a Jack-of-Trades for Christmas

    It’s boxing day. I’m ready to explode from all the Christmas pudding, turkey, sweet potatoes and high calorie everything. I’m gonna work off some of those calories by typing! Yah. I asked for the following items: Gift certificate to KMS Tools Gift certificate to Princess Auto Shop clock Lee Valley Gift certificate Jeans Many people,…

  • The [Dis]Advantage of Canadian Winters and Building

    I mentioned in my last post that I would give a follow up post about the things I don’t like about carpentry work in Canada’s winter wonderland. I just finished up couple of jobs in November and in Alberta, November is winter (my friends from Victoria can stop laughing now!). I know some places in…

  • The Advantage of Canadian Winters and Building

    Having an outdoor job means that mother nature is in charge of the schedule. But there are less times that an unscheluded day off is issued by Mrs Nature than most people think. It also applies for Old Man Winter which argues a lot with mother nature (but they’re the best of friends). Most areas…

  • No Discounts For Friends or Family!

    Oh, I’m sure you think I’m a heartless teeth clenching tradesman that hates Christmas. Well, your wrong. I’m sensitive, really. I care about my family, I want them to receive the same treatment that my clients do when a job is done – including the same bill. I’m always willing to help out and offer…

  • Summer Vacation

    I just got back from my summer vacation in Ontario. The vacation had a certain work aspect to it, but when you enjoy what you do, it seems less like work. I helped my brother out with a few items on his “to-do” list. During our banter around his reno-house, he was most interested in…

  • Sourcing Materials

    This post will give all of my clients, past, present and future, a look into the unique ways I source my materials for a job. Most tradesmen have their secret sources for materials. Places where you can find the super deal on building supplies or the products which are not stocked at your big box…

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