Photographing the total solar eclipse of 2024
Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Why do you get the best ideas in the shower?
"The reason people get good ideas in the shower is because it's the only time during the day when most people are away from screens long enough to think clearly. The lesson is not to take more showers, but rather to make more time to think." James Clear in his 3-2-1 Thursday Newsletter I am … Continue reading Why do you get the best ideas in the shower?
Water and baking soda to clean corroded automotive battery connections
I recently had to replace the battery in my car. The end connections on the cable have a lot of crevices that cannot easily be cleaned. I found some Reddit posts that suggested baking soda and water. I found a few glass containers and put a few table spoons of baking soda in hot water. … Continue reading Water and baking soda to clean corroded automotive battery connections
Start Right by Knowing the Big Picture
We default to what we know. For me, this is all the project details. I have a tendency to focus on every little detail of a project to make sure nothing is missed. This is important, but you also need to step back and think about the bigger picture. What exactly are we doing here … Continue reading Start Right by Knowing the Big Picture
Ugh! Another lesson …Another dead tree …or two
I created a new space for my trees to winter over with some brick pavers next to the house where I typically tuck them in around Thanksgiving. All was well until I checked on them after our deep freeze. I immediately knew what happened. When the temperatures dropped to zero degrees F there was still … Continue reading Ugh! Another lesson …Another dead tree …or two
Good Planning and Communication Increases Jobsite Productivity
Would it surprise you the best way to increase productivity on the jobsite is through planning and good communication? According to FMi most projects could see up to a 33% increase in productivity through better planning, collaboration, and communication. They go on to say as little as a 10% increase in productivity could double the … Continue reading Good Planning and Communication Increases Jobsite Productivity
Start Right by Understanding the RFP and Your Company’s Response
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is typically serves as your initial formal interaction with the client, presenting a crucial opportunity to make a positive impression and demonstrate your company's operational excellence. Once you secure the project it is essential to continue caring about the RFP. A thoughtful review can offer valuable insights that help set … Continue reading Start Right by Understanding the RFP and Your Company’s Response
Start Right by Knowing Your Project Partners
Partnerships are a cornerstone of every successful project. Whether you have the luxury of choosing your partners or find yourself in assigned pairings, adapting to change is key. Every new project is an opportunity to meet new people and learn new ways of building. This is one thing I find rewarding about working in construction—it's … Continue reading Start Right by Knowing Your Project Partners
Start Right by Knowing The Project Constraints
Constraints, as I talk about them in this blog, are high level constraints that will impact how you plan your project before you start construction. This is different than constraints (or roadblocks) you deal with during construction. This is not meant to be a comprehensive deep dive, but a summary of the types of things you … Continue reading Start Right by Knowing The Project Constraints
DIY New Rear Struts on a 2015 Subaru Legacy
Most Subaru vehicles are similar, so this could apply to any Outback or Legacy in the 2015-2019 range. According to most Google searches struts should be replaced every 50-100K miles. I tend to wait until I think I notice a difference in the car's performance. This can be a hard thing considering struts wear down … Continue reading DIY New Rear Struts on a 2015 Subaru Legacy
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