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7 Ways Home Improvement Shows Mislead Viewers
We’ve all seen them: the charming couple helping a family find their dream home and transform it into a cozy, picture-perfect space....

Tiffany Tillema
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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How a Great-Horned Owl Boosted my Career as a Mason
As I approached, the owl opened its eyes and fixed its gaze upon me, a silent exchange of understanding passing between us.

Tiffany Tillema
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Material Delays: A New Normal
Around the year 2019, the Construction industry started noticing a trend. Construction materials began to rise in price. This was mostly...

Tiffany Tillema
Nov 15, 20235 min read
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Is the Homeowner Responsible for an Accident on a build?
This is not an easy yes or no answer. It can be very complicated. Here are some factors to consider: What did you hire the contractor to...

Tiffany Tillema
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Turn-Key (Fixed Price)VS. Cost Plus (Time & Materials)-What's the Difference ?
TURN-KEY - You will get a fixed price of what you will pay to get your home built or repaired. This price will not change unless...

Tiffany Tillema
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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10 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed after a Natural Disaster
It is inevitable. You survive a hurricane, tornado, or what my hometown just went through, a rare Derecho, and the "contractors " appear...

Tiffany Tillema
Jun 27, 20236 min read
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New Texas Bills That will affect the Construction Industries
The construction industry in Texas has been impacted by several new state laws, including the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act H.B 2127,...

Tiffany Tillema
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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Materials Receipts and Expense Reports Are Contractors required to show them?
Are Contractors and sub-contractors required to show expenses? The short answer is no. most of the time. A Homeowner cannot usually ask...

Tiffany Tillema
May 9, 20234 min read
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How much should you be paying?
When you enter a contract with a contractor, your final price will reflect their labor and material expenses, overhead, and profit....

Tiffany Tillema
Jun 29, 20222 min read
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