A key part of getting ahead is never resting on your laurels. Now that the bathroom is done its time that I start focusing on improving myself by picking up another skill – preferably one that actually makes me money. As it just so happens,…
Tag: Handyman skills
Bathroom Remodeling – Complete!
Its been a while since I last wrote anything about the bathroom remodel, but I can happily report that it is finally finished. We completed building the walls, mudding the corners, and putting in the vinyl plank flooring about a month ago, which was quickly…
Be Wealthy with Others, or Poor on Your Own
It’s often said in the self-help literature and online articles that social/emotional intelligence is a key determinant of economic success, particularly in helping people up the career ladder. I can say that this is true from experience, having witnessed brilliant people get fired due to…
2018 New Year’s Resolution Update
Today will be a short post. Its been a few months since I’ve last discussed my New Year’s Eve goals, but I feel that now is a good time to rehash it. The more I focus on them after all, the more likely it is…
Bathroom Remodeling – Framing and Electrical
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been working on remodeling my bathroom downstairs to increase the rent of my mother in law suit. Alas, like all good projects we hit a snag! First, we lost the battle with the city inspector and had to call the…
Bathroom Remodeling – Permits and Plumbing
It’s been a bit of work, but I’m making more progress on the bathroom remodel. After we hauled the concrete out of the basement I went over to city hall to pull a permit for installing the new plumbing and fixtures in the bathroom…and instead…
Bathroom Remodeling – Demolition
Hi all, I haven’t written much lately because the long-discussed basement bathroom is finally underway. I was waiting for ages to hear back from the plumber on his availability when suddenly he was free to do the work the very next weekend. The starting price was…
New Year’s Resolutions 2018
With the New Year coming up, its time to think up resolutions for how being a better person next year. Some people dislike making resolutions as most are broken in short order, but since I still complete 30-40% of mine on average, I’m still a…