Aug 27
Before heading home from Knoxville, I made a pitstop in the smokies. On Saturday morning I hiked on the AT from Fontana Dam up to the summit of Shuckstack Mountain. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Related PostsSwapping my iPad for a Pulaski A soothing break from HM Doors! The Fun Stuff! …
Aug 13
I was working late one evening last week and spilled wine on my laptop keyboard. It was literally just a few drops but that was enough to ruin my Mac Book Pro. I drove two hours to my nearest Apple store to have a technician open it up and see what could be done. The …
Aug 08
Here is a great article from Jeff Harrington of the Tampa Times that a fellow NAWIC member has shared. Beware: It may boost morale! It states that “Cost Estimators” are Number 1 on the Florida “Hot Jobs” list and specialty trade contractors are the fastest growing types of companies in Florida. Florida construction industry on verge …
Jul 09
On Saturday the Alachua HFH Women Build completed the soffit and fascia on the exterior of the house and completed a coat of paint on the interior. Way to go ladies! Related Posts“Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You” Happy New Year! December is a time for reflection What is your X-Factor? Celebrate!
Jun 17
This post has nothing to do with doors well, maybe doors to adventure? Ok, that’s stretching it a bit, but I wanted to share with you my latest crush! I just finished reading Bear Grylls Mud, Sweat and Tears. Needless to say, I loved it. For those of you who thought Man Vs Wild was …
Jun 11
I am enjoying rereading The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea. It was written in 2008 by Bob Burg and John D. Mann. It emphasizes the power of giving and being of value to your customer base. Chances are, whatever industry you are in, your company deals with sales representatives that present …
Mar 09
Throughout my life I have always tried to stay active as a volunteer. One of my first opportunities as a teenager was with Wildlife Rescue, Inc. in Tampa. Their main focus was on rehabilitating wounded Florida Panthers. What an experience it was to feed and help care for them. They also took in other animals, …
Mar 09
I created a fraction/decimal conversion chart for you to use. Find it on page “Doors 101” to download and print. More tools of the trade on the way. Related PostsFrames Twisted or Set Out of Square Looking to Reduce Errors and Increase Profit How Do You Take Field Measurements? Punch & Dimple Hollow Metal Frames …
Mar 02
Fridays are for fun, right? I have decided to reserve Fridays for posts about things I consider fun. I thought I would start this series with one of my favorite hobbies, hiking. The Appalachian Trail has been a crush of mine for many years. It started as a blazing obsession with dreams of one day …
Jan 05
A fresh New Year is an opportunity for…well anything! What are your hopes and plans for 2012? The hum about the construction industry is that we can expect a slightly better year than the last. I can attest to a significant increase in quote requests during the last six months. A nice percentage have turned …
Nov 28
A few months ago, I registered to exhibit at the AIA Georgia Design Conference that was held back in October. I knew it put me in the right place for hiking my favorite time of year. My best friend Ginny hadn’t had a vacation in a while and I could use help exhibiting so poof, a …
Nov 18
Here are some pictures of one of the dinners we shared with great customers while in NYC for the DHI Conference. We truly enjoyed getting the chance to know everyone better. Thank you to everyone for such a fun night! Related PostsDHI 2014: Finding Time for Fun! “What …
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