Texas BrickLady
Construction Consultant | Owner-Buider Consultant | Trades Education
Helping homeowners build smarter
Helping Contractors win bids
and fixing what the industry gets wrong.
I help homeowners build smarter and teach what most contractors won’t.
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If you’re building, hiring, starting a business, or trying to figure out whom to trust, you’re in the right place.
What I Do
1. Homeowner Education
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Owner-builder guidance
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Consulting
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Avoiding bad contractors and more...
2. Contractor Education
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Contractor Guidance
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Industry awareness
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Consulting
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Women in the trades and more...
3. Construction Expertise​
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Technical knowledge
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Real-world experience
I don’t fit in one box and I’m not trying to.
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For homeowners:
I help you avoid expensive mistakes, bad contractors, and shortcuts that cost you later.
​For owner-builders
I teach you how to do it right, what to watch for, and where people usually get burned.
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For the trades:
I speak up about what’s broken in this industry and push for better, especially for women coming up in it.
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REAL TALK
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There’s a lot of bad work out there.
There’s also a lot of people pretending to know what they’re doing.
I’ve spent years in masonry seeing what holds up and what falls apart.
I’m not here to sugarcoat it. I’m here to tell you the truth so you don’t pay for someone else’s mistakes.
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FEATURED CONTENT For Homeowners
​How to spot bad work
What contractors don’t tell you about pricing
The biggest mistakes homeowners make when building
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FEATURED CONTENT For Contractors
How to Look like the professional you are
How to use Social Media effectively
Add value to your company and your clients
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FEATURED CONTENT for women in the trades
Why the industry needs more women and less gatekeeping
How to get in, stay in, and level up!
Becoming a leader in the industry
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AND MORE>>>
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FAQ
Can you help before I start building?
Yes. That’s actually the best time to avoid problems.
Do I need to be building New to get help?
No, I can help you at any point in the building process including remodels or inspections before you buy.
As an established contractor do I really need Social Media?
The short answer is yes. Its a great way to show off your work. It does not need to be complicated.
I am a woman in the trades and HR is not listening to my concerns, is there somewhere else I can get help?
Yes. Depending on your State there are agencies that can help your case , there are also federal resources available to help.
About The Bricklady
I’m Tiffany Tillema. Most people know me as the Texas Bricklady.
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I’ve built, fixed, and torn out enough masonry to know the difference between work that lasts and work that just looks good for a minute.
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I’ve also seen how this industry treats people who don’t fit the mold. That’s part of why I speak up.
If you want honesty, experience, and someone who actually cares if it’s done right, that’s what I bring.