Will Genuine Relationships Bring Me More Business? - 01/23/10 06:46 PM
I need to digest an accumulation of thoughts I've had after reading some books about how we connect. Currently, I'm reading a book from Daniel Lapin called Thou Shall Prosper. He covers a lot of ground, but particularly, I'm struck by his description of how wealth is created when people cooperate to share goods and services. He says that it takes people to do this and it's a good thing when both parties work together in a business transaction that is a win-win.I'm putting this together with much that I've learned from Seth Godin about how it only takes a relative … (2 comments)

The Mystery of the Flickering Porch Lights - 01/12/10 09:35 PM
After installing the patio door (see this post) I got to add a couple porch lights to this East Nashville home. Adding wiring in an older home like this has a tendency to be a nightmare at times, because the wires are inaccessible and the walls are plaster. I didn't run into these problems on this project, but I did have a mystery to unravel at the end.THE SETTING
The homeowner wanted me to add a couple wall mounted porch lights to add more light to his porch. He had showed me a light switch at the front door that he … (0 comments)

The Most Profitable Remodeling Projects for You - 01/06/10 07:10 AM
Yesterday, I wrote about Remodeling Magazines current Cost vs. Value report. (www.CostVsValue.com). It's the results of their research into what projects hold the most value when it comes to selling your home.Anyway, here's my opinion on the subject... I'd say that the most profitable projects are ones where you're adding finished square footage to your home. It might be finishing a garage to become a den or converting an attic into a master suite. Even adding a sunroom on the back. These can actually make you money when it's time to sell.Hang with me and let's look at some real numbers...
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Cost vs. Value Report for Remodeling Projects - 01/05/10 10:41 PM
There are many motivating reasons for improving your home. Most of the time it's because you'll enjoy the results, but often it's also because you want your home to be more attractive to future homebuyers.As you consider different projects to tackle you might want to check out Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report. (www.CostVsValue.com)
It's an amazing amount of information that you can sort through by geographical region. Unfortunately, they don't feature a section on Nashville, but you can view information on Knoxville and Memphis and get an idea of what the numbers would be here in Middle Tennessee.
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