| |
 Articles |
|
Mike's Friends
|
2361 articles |
| Page 1 of 24 | Previous | Next | HTRC APRIL 5, 2012  Deep Energy Retrofit’s – The Conversation General ArticlesWell seeing I started a small mess on Twitter… Earlier this week, I caught some of the conversation between the players listed below, regarding DER or Deep Energy Retrofits. After piecing together as much as I could, I mentioned that maybe we should all cover our takes on it via our respective blogs as there Read more. | HTRC NOVEMBER 1, 2011  Guest Post: NARI, TeamWorks, SkillsUSA, mrW have role in workforce development General Articles mikeroweWorks NARI SkillsUSAAre you tired of hearing about never being able to find qualified workers, wondering who will take the reins when you retire or what this generation is capable of accomplishing? Are you looking for a few hard-working individuals who not only know what is required, but also can do it, have a desire to learn Read more. | | | | | |
| HTRC OCTOBER 11, 2011  What is Let’s Blog Off – an FAQ General Articles Blog OffIf you have been following the HTRC for any length of time, you know that every two weeks we generally participate in something called a “Lets Blog Off” which started up just a little over a year ago. Since it started, this will be my 24th Blog Off out of a total of 33 ones. Read more. | CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 While reading a Zillo article about unique houses, I saw a house I. Since I was a little kid, I remember seeing the Shoe House from Rt 30 just over the York County line. Here’s the view from Rt 30. Through the wonders of the internet, I discovered that the Shoe Wizard, Mahlon Haines , built the Shoe House in 1948 as promotion. The Shoe Wizard loved promotion, reportedly standing up at baseball games and offering a $20 bill to anyone who knew who he was. The design of the house followed from Haines handing an old work boot to an Architect and saying, “Build me a house like this.&# You’ve got to love a guy with vision. | HTRC NOVEMBER 11, 2011  Going Off-Grid in the 21st Century – FAQ’s on Septic Systems In the last two articles, we covered a few different options for dealing with waste water, namely a grey water system & composting toilet. General ArticlesBy far though the most popular system out there is the septic system. It is even quite possible that if you own an older home in a city, or live in Read more. | DARREN SLAUGHTER MAY 2, 2011  5 Reasons To Use How-To Articles for Contractor Marketing That’s where writing How-To articles comes in…. You could kill multiple birds with one stone by creating How-To articles for consumers on how to become energy-efficient and save money around the house. Writing these types of articles will: Expose prospects to your company, brand and message. You have a lot of information locked away in that head of yours. Same thing with you. | | | | | | | |
| -
HTRC | TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012  Let’s Blog Off: Warning, objects maybe closer than they appear
General Articles Blog OffWell, well, doesn’t time just fly by? It seems like just a few days ago we were doing our final post for 2011, preparing for the Holidays & now we are already a few days into the New Year. This week the Let’s Blog Off crew asked a pretty simple question, “What are you looking Read more. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012  Mechanic Lien Guest Article in Puget Sound Business Journal
See original article at Mechanic Lien Guest Article in Puget Sound Business Journal Last week, the Puget Sound Business Journal ( @PSBJ ) published an article I wrote about mechanics lien laws in Washington state. Thanks to them for contacting me about the guest contribution and publishing the article. The article, titled “ Mechanic’s liens gets a little easier (subscription required),” addressed the recent legal hurricane in Washington’s construction industry caused by the Williams v. Athletics’ Field decision. The result? MORE >> -
HTRC | TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012  Deep Energy Retrofits, Historical Properties, and the Conversation
General Articles DERRecently a group of us started an interesting conversation on Deep Energy Retrofits (DER) & Historical Homes that spanned Twitter, blogs, and a whole host of other social media platforms with a ton of useful links. While the terms holy war, invaders, and boxing match came out of it, so did some great questions & Read more. MORE >> -
HTRC | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011  Guest Article: To DIY or not to DIY � that is the question
In this article, we are going to cover the basic steps for keeping your deck clean. Read More 25 Conservation Tips & Tricks In our last article, “Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation – what is the real issue?” While we have also had several articles on making your house more energy efficient, Read More Air Sealing: Benefits, Concerns, & How-To Find the Leaks Air can easily leak in and out of a home through cracks, joints between different materials, where holes have been drilled to allow pipes and wire to enter the structure, and many other openings. All are valid points. MORE >> -
HTRC | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011  Going Off-Grid in the 21st Century – Composting Toilets (A Guest Post)
Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling Guest Article's Off-Grid LivingIn our ongoing series about off-grid living we have reached the part of dealing with human waste. There are two ways this is normally handled, with the most popular being a septic system. Another lesser known option is a composting toilet. While I have installed both systems, I have no clue how the composting systems are Read more. MORE >> - RIP: Let’s Blog Off HTRC | TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012
- Mechanics Lien Article Published In Current Issue of Deck Builder Magazine CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012
- Let’s Blog Off Anniversary, SWAG, Random Thoughts and the Future HTRC | TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
- Construction Marketing Idea’s: Best Construction Blog Contest HTRC | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
- New Home & Condensed Maintenance Checklist HTRC | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012
- Scott Wolfe Quoted in New Orleans City Business Article About Delays When Paying Subcontractors CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off – Thumbtacks & Hanging Items on Walls HTRC | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
- Updates, Happening’s, and some Festive Cheer for all… HTRC | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off: Dog Shoots Man? HTRC | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off – What makes a House a Home? HTRC | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011
- Is it Trash or Hazardous Waste? HTRC | FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012
- Skilled Trades Week & SKILLS USA – Alabama 2012 HTRC | THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
- The 4th of July, the BarBie, Smoked Lemonade & BBQ Etiquette? HTRC | MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
- IBS 2012 – Day 2 and is it? HTRC | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012
- Let’s Blog Off: The edge of your world HTRC | TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
- Let’s Blog Off: Growing up is so hard… HTRC | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
- Stairs & the Dreaded Stair Stringer: Codes & Tips HTRC | SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012
- Secret to Closing Sales in Field Service? ‘Shut Up and Listen’ THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off: Kelly’s Kitchen Sync HTRC | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
- Hitting the Road: Vacation / Camping Checklist & RV Toolkit HTRC | SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2012
- International Builders Show 2012 HTRC | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- Let’s Blog Off: How much should I charge… HTRC | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
- UCC Article 9- A “New” Collection Tool? | Construction Law Musings. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
- Augmented Reality Now: How 3D Visualization is Changing the. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
- State by State Residential Contractor Licensing Recap & Alabama’s Limited License HTRC | FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
- How to Get Work In Today's Construction Market CONSTRUCTONOMICS | MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010
- Are Tablets a Fad? In a Word, No THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off: Psst… you want a job? HTRC | TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012
- SkillsUSA 2011 – Day 2 HTRC | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011
- Mid-Week Review: Great Articles About Mechanic Liens CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010
- Surety Bonds For Green Building / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
- The National Retrofit Workforce Guidelines: Round 2 (Section 6 aka Heating & AC) HTRC | WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off: Thanksgiving Leftover’s HTRC | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011
- Safety Sunday: It’s the most wondrful time of the year HTRC | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011
- Cut Fuel Costs that Eat Away Your Profits || Landscape Management. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
- IBS 2012 – Day 3 the People, & Some Cool Tools HTRC | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012
- SkillsUSA 2011 – Day 1 HTRC | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
- Safety Sunday: The Right Steps for Ladder Safety HTRC | SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off: COOKIES!!! HTRC | TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012
- Organizing the Refrigerator & Freezer HTRC | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010
- Hands On With the Ford Transit Connect: Less Fuel, Same Space THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
- Air Sealing: Sealing those Attic Penetrations | The HTRC. HTRC | MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
- New Generation of Smartphones Get Rugged THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
- Let’s Blog Off: Privacy from an Information Security Specialist View HTRC | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
- Organizing the Refigerator & Freezer HTRC | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010
- What Owners Look for in Green Building and Why Contractors Should Care ARIBRA | THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
- A Few Changes In New LEED Certification Agreements / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
- Safety Sunday: 10 Safety Tips for Working in the Attic HTRC | SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
- SkillsUSA 2011 – Day 3 HTRC | THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011
- Corporate Social Media: Are You Ready? TRADESMEN INSIGHTS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Lead Safe Work Practices for Home Owner's � The Final C HTRC | SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011
- How to install a door in 5 minutes HTRC | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011
- HVAC Contractor Confidence Dips Heading In To Fall THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011
- 25 Reasons Why I'll Leave Your Website in 10 Seconds! – Brand. BRAND CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
- Let the Air Out GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
- Critical Elements of IPD COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
- Are We That Bad at Innovation? CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
- Safety Sunday: Combustion Appliances HTRC | SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2011
- Female Construction Supervisors Out-Earn Men « Construction Knowledge CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- Contractors: Complete your contracts before starting the job! CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE BLOG | FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
- Are Mechanic Lien Laws Changing Across The Country To Require More. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
- Will Microsoft Go the Way of Blockbuster? | Field Service Guru THE SMART VAN | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- Your Contractor Isn't Telling a Tall Tale. MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
- Alabama Construction Agencies & Regulations Directory HTRC | THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012
- Get Them Where They Live DARREN SLAUGHTER | MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011
- Why Is HP Giving Up On Tablets? THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
- Things To Keep In Mind When Entering a Green Building Contract CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
- What’s in a Word? The Most Overused, Jargon-y Terms in Field Service THE SMART VAN | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
- As Mobile Speeds Increase, So Will Service Efficiency THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011
- Fire Your Relatives. Scare Your Employees. And Stop Whining – So. CONSTRUCTONOMICS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Top Ten Holiday Pet Safety Reminders HTRC | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Top Ten Holiday Pet Safety Reminders HTRC | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Top Ten Holiday Pet Safety Reminders HTRC | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010
- Tax Treatment of Subs versus Employees MARKUP AND PROFIT | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
- 3 Legal Concepts That Are Counter-Intuitive…and Dangerous CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Only You� You're House & Wildfires | The HTRC. HTRC | SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011
- Jettisoning them bad driving habits HTRC | TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011
- Air Sealing: The Hot-Roof Option HTRC | FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011
- Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado’s HTRC | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
- CableCARDS a Tough Install, Providers Report THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012
- Social Media winners: Miller Homes says, UK house buying sentiment. CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Social Media Marketing 2011: Busy fools?? - - CONSTRUCTION. CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010
- L&I Steps Up Efforts to Collect From Contractors and Workers / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
- Can I File An Extension To A Mechanic's Lien? CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
- Do You Have a Customer Loyalty Program That Includes Mobile? TRADESMEN INSIGHTS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011
- Permission marketing: Consumer as King, good content as. CONSTRUCTION MARKETING UK | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010
- Unlicensed Contractor MARKUP AND PROFIT | TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
- Daily5Remodel – Valuable Construction Industry Info MARKUP AND PROFIT | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
- Safety Sunday: Top Ten Tips for Using Power Tools to Trim Shrubs. HTRC | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011
| |
