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Consistency, dependability and professionalism are attributes general contractors look for when hiring a specialty contractor. Finding contractors that are capable can help a general contractor set their plan in motion and move on to the next task. “I want to be easy to work with,” said Daniel Patrick Donohue, owner of Oak Knoll Woodworking. “I […]

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“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life,” said Confucius. Peter Hughes, owner of Renaissance Interior Design, wholeheartedly agrees with that statement. A true entrepreneur, his passion for transforming his client’s visions into reality is a compelling force that brings vitality to ideas, inspires confidence, and […]

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“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”  -Winston Churchill Currently, most companies are not receiving attention for their generosity and strong corporate values, quite the opposite. People read stories and hear of greed and excess casting yet another organization in the spotlight and dampening hopes that […]

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The internet is full of horror stories detailing bad experiences between homeowners and general contractors. After a contract is signed, homeowners should not feel helpless as though they are at the mercy of their general contractor. “In order to maintain a good relationship with clients, contractors must be willing to devote time with the customer,” […]

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After arriving home from his travels overseas, Eric Welch of Eric Welch Painting was feeling ready to work again and took a job painting a homeowner’s basement. With little ventilation available, the fumes from the latex paint built up to dangerous levels. Slowly, as it usually does, the uneasy feeling of paint sickness set in, a feeling […]

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With the unusual and sometimes wild weather patterns 2012 is bringing, have you given any thought to how you would handle damage to your home? If a tree falls on your home, how much does your homeowner insurance actually cover? Tree removal? Structural repair of the home? Clean up expenses? Or any other home renovations […]

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