Game Plan Contracting

One of the most important skills for any do-it-yourselfer is to know when not to. If you have a really big project in mind, like adding a room or a project that involves skills (and tools) outside of your knowledge, turning to professionals is a good choice. Now you enter the realm of contractors and subcontractors. What's the difference? Think of it like this. If you hire an event planner for a wedding, golden anniversary or other celebration, you don't expect him or her to bake the cake, cook the meal, grow the flowers or play the music. You pay the planner to use his or her knowledge of the industry and organizational skills to bring together the best baker, caterer, florist and string quartet in a coordinated effort to make your event successful. The event planner is the general contractor, and the people in his or her direct list are rare trusted subcontractors. I have extensive experience as a general contractor, but also work as the "hands on" contractor on most of my projects. Trim carpentry is a speciality of mine and typically have installed 20 or more kitchens a year. Custom tile work is also one of my expertise, whether it is a walk in shower, kitchen backsplash, or detailed floor installation patterns; I take pride in the craftsmanship of all tile projects.