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September 06, 2019 by Fernando Neves

Waste Not

As a retired Wastewater Operations Supervisor I’ve seen and dealt with several thousands of calls relating to Sewer Back-ups and Storm events.

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September 06, 2019 by Tony Raco

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Cordless Impacts…The Choices Of The Pros

Once again, my good friend Manny Neves has asked me my opinion on tools. I clearly have tricked him into thinking I know what I am talking about. Do I think I am qualified to give an opinion?

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September 06, 2019 by Will Gonell

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MSL Soundproofing

Recent changes to the National Building Code have opened the door to taller wood-framed buildings, now up to a maximum of 6 stories.

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This is The Construction Life.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣The co

This is The Construction Life.⁣
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⁣The construction industry is a balance, from clients to suppliers, to trades, to profit, to losses, to family. I am always fascinated to speak to people that get into the construction industry, find out the reasons why they want this career. I am also very interested in people that get out of the business and find out the why. All it takes to see someone leave the construction business is a bad client, suppliers that walk away, trades and poor workmanship, slim profits, too many losses, and the stress and toll this business can take on our family and personal lives. The Construction Life isn’t always about the pretty filters from social media, there is bad and I know most followers don’t care to discuss the bad. Bad is real, and anyone that is passionate and real about construction will encounter bad. Embrace the bad and keep pushing through it and prove all of those MoFo’s wrong.⁣
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Hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

This is construction, shit always happens and cont

This is construction, shit always happens and contractors are always made out to be the “bad guy”. You need to look deep into what and why it happened and use that, make it yours, throw it back into the love you had when you began in construction. Don’t push away the hard stuff, embrace it, learn from it, earn from it. Watch for the signals because this will happen to every single contractor that chooses construction as a career path. This is The Construction Life.

#kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

SWSWSWSW Hope everyone is having a great week. #M

SWSWSWSW Hope everyone is having a great week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

I want to talk about sharing. #MannyMondays My fi

I want to talk about sharing. #MannyMondays My first year and my first big job I had a stair guy come in to do some work and during the process this tradesperson refused to do a detail in front of me because he felt I was gonna steal his idea and start my own stair company. Such BS, never heard of Hardcore Stairs. I bring this up cause a good buddy of mine, Harvey from @firstplacecapital give him a follow brought up a story, he reached out to a designer and asked about a product they used and worked with, Harvey asked if they could pass on the contact info. Designer says if Harvey hires them, they will share the contact. I’m like WHAT! Listen up you stupid designers, you need us contractors just as much as we need you. Share the info that you obtain, that way that tradesperson can have more work, that tradesperson can build their business. That tradesperson can help build the construction industry. Share it, don’t be stupid about it. Every time someone has reached out to me about a product or a detail and asked me, I have gladly given the info up. Why? Cause I want to see this amazing industry grow and we need new people, people that can take this amazing to new heights and that all begins with sharing. Have a great week everyone. @schlutersystemsna #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week. #MotivationalMondays This is The Construction Life www.theconstructionlife.com

Mark these words. One day I will be hugely succes

Mark these words. One day I will be hugely successful in the construction industry and I will offer my knowledge and contacts and everything I have worked hard for and I will give it away for free, I will not expect a single dime In return. I will not be like the cash grab greedy aholes that call themselves contractors cause they have “construction tv experience” AKA RENOACTORS. I am currently mentoring more than a few younger contractors that have reached out to me and continue to do so, asking my opinion on a number of construction details such as running the business, quoting, handling bad clients and more. That is how you build this amazing construction industry, together. Share the knowledge and expect nothing in return. This is The Construction Life

Special shout out on #WorkinWednesdays to my co ho

Special shout out on #WorkinWednesdays to my co host of the fastest growing construction podcast online The Construction Life Mr, Carl Pavlovic @carl_pavlovic Please give him a follow. We won’t fault him cause he’s a Hilti guy, found a pic of him showing @boschtoolscanada some love. Thanks buddy for always being there on the show, on the job site and standing your ground to build better every single day and helping so many people whenever they call you. Don’t stop being the person you are. Have a day full of awesomeness brother. Thank you. #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

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Making money in construction is all about deciding

Making money in construction is all about deciding how much money do you want to make. Visualize the amount you want to make in 2020, 2021, 2022…See yourself as already having that money and all of the renovation projects you have completed. Ask yourself, what new products, services, and additional value will I deliver to generate that revenue? What do I want to ask of my employees, my sub trades, and my community, other contractors and my clients, what do they need from me so I can achieve those new Construction Income Goals – CIG’s.
This is The Construction Life.

@truenorthbuildinggroup reached out to me and made

@truenorthbuildinggroup reached out to me and made the suggestion for today’s #MannyMondays and I thank you Sir. ⁣
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⁣Let’s talk about sub contractors and submitting bids to builders / GC’s and how the builders / GC’s asking for and expecting these estimates disrespect the sub contractor during the following up period.⁣
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⁣How about a little respect builders? Sub Contractors spend a lot of time and effort assembling these estimates to get the work. Builders, keep the Sub Contractors in the loop, let them know how the estimate is being received, and or interpreted by the clients. Builders have a conversation with the Sub Trade about the estimate, discuss the numbers thoroughly and assist them in better positioning their business. Most Sub Trades are passionate about the construction industry and they want to leave a lasting impression and it all starts with the estimate. Please don’t forget the time it takes to put all of these estimates together. ⁣
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⁣Builders / GC’s don’t leave the estimates in the dark, don’t ignore follow up texts, don’t ignore follow up emails and calls. Don’t play these games. All we are asking for, is a little respect. R E S P E C T⁣
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⁣Have a great week everyone and thanks again True North for the great suggestion, give them a follow guys, they are doing some great work. #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Hope everyone is having a great week. #Motivationa

Hope everyone is having a great week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

On today's #WorkinWednesdays I want to proudly she

On today's #WorkinWednesdays I want to proudly shed some light on Jon Macneil and his team @macneilconstruction
These skilled tradesepople have built a solid construction business and they also find the time to give back.
Much respect gentlemen and never stop growing and giving back.

Give them a follow @macneilconstruction and find them on FaceBook and LinkedIN too.
Also, contact them for your next renovation project, they will build you right.

Thanks guys for being a part of the best. Have a great week.
Manny Hardcore Renos / The Construction Life

Let’s talk about HOV lanes and letting contracto

Let’s talk about HOV lanes and letting contractors use those lanes on today’s #MannyMondays I think contractors should be allowed to drive in those lanes all day long even with one person in the work vehicle. A decade ago, even 2 decades ago, contractors could get to 3 maybe 4 different job sites but today they are lucky to get to 2 job sites. I am only speaking about Toronto and the traffic in Toronto is bad and the government will never do anything about it. Contractors can’t take public transit, they can’t take bicycles to work, contractors need to get around the city because they make money on the job-site, not on the road way, no money to be made while driving if you are a self employed contractor. Yes I do believe contractors with legitimate work vehicles should be allowed in the HOV lane. Let me hear from you. Have a great week everyone. Thanks @magcordemolition for the swag, the hoodie, the tee, the hat, much appreciated. #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Monday April 6 2020 today’s #MannyMondays stay s

Monday April 6 2020 today’s #MannyMondays stay safe everyone, stay focused, keep up your routines, wake up early, exercise, walk, read, listen to music, listen to The Construction Life podcast, learn something new, organize your construction business, assess your construction business, figure out how to make things better, personally and professionally. Stay in touch with your crews, keep your mind active and come up with new ideas, consider working with new people, continue to have those video chats, it’s the 14th week of the year and I am on my 15th book. Give yourself new goals, more goals. Charlie @ck_construction your espresso machine…what a work of art brother, I had a tear in my eye when I saw that, then you made a cup, I was balling, Niagara Falls with tears of joy. Thank you brother. Everyone, this will pass so prepare for the return. Have a great week. Stay Safe. Thanks @mapeicanada for the tee, much appreciated.⁣
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⁣#snickersworkwear#respectthenextrade#goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

I hope everyone is having a great start to the wee

I hope everyone is having a great start to the week #MorivatuonalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to feature t

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to feature the great folks @thebunkieco who are changing the industry. Please check out the structures they are building off site and then assembling on site. We are talking structures as small as 106 square feet for year round use. Give these guys a follow and stay tune for future posts cause something interesting is going to happen. Keep up the awesomeness guys. Love the bunkies. www.thebunkie.com

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

CONTEST TIME WITH @loftdoors WIN a free door with

CONTEST TIME WITH @loftdoors WIN a free door with hardware and handle (installation is an additional cost) tell us your story of a renovation you did or a perfect place in your home or office where one of their Loft Doors would look beautiful. Rules: tag 2 people, follow Loft Doors
Bonus entries available: every 2 people you tag gives you an additional entry.
Maximum value: $1500. Contest ends March 21 2020 and the winner will be chosen the week of March 22 2020. @loftdoors has a huge selection of doors and hardware, check out the website and even better hit them up to see the shop.

Hardcore Renos has always been about ideas. Like

Hardcore Renos has always been about ideas.
Like the Ironing Board Island.
11 years ago I had the idea to remove a wall, make that space functional, purchased an off the rack cabinet and incorporated into a plywood cut ironing board.
Added a receptcle and mounting holes for the actual iron.

Now you get this open, great looking, very functional laundry space.

Hardcore Renos has always been about ideas. #TheConstructionLife #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

We can stop the spread but we must also stand toge

We can stop the spread but we must also stand together to keep the construction industry going. Do anything, no matter how small or big and help another contractor, tradesperson, skilled labour, anyone and everyone that is a part of The Construction Life. #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

We haven’t stopped the spread in Canada and I fe

We haven’t stopped the spread in Canada and I feel we ALL need to stay home and stay safe and that goes for ALL construction. Take this time to rebuild your business, analyze your weaknesses and strengths and build on them. I am concerned about contractors shutting down for good. Reach out to others and ask them what they are doing to handle the current climate. Put down the power tools and pick up the pencils. Figure out how you can pivot your business and prepare for income to return. Read that book, take that online course, really spend quality time and make every hour count. @yvesway also said it in his posts today, thank you Sir. We can either look at the negatives or we can prepare and build for tomorrow. I am choosing tomorrow. Stay Safe and Come Back. Have a great week everyone and thank you @garbageplusdisposal for the tee, love it. #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

On today's #WorkinWednesdays I want to shed some l

On today's #WorkinWednesdays I want to shed some light on Joe Fernandes from @joerf1
One of the good guys. A contractor that truly cares about the work and the team he has built.
Joe knows when it comes to windows, doors, garage doors, anything to do with a home and or office opening and he knows how to do the work properly.

Thanks Joe for being the gentlemen that you are and keep up the awesomeness.

Give Joe a follow on social and even better call him for your next window, door and garage door fabrication and install project.
And don't forget to listen to Episode #23 of The Construction Life podcast where Joe was our special guest.

Can you believe we are at #52 podcast and you were #23, we are rockin and rolling the podcasts.

Thansk Joe. Nice @snickersworkwear @atlanticsafetywear

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to share Yve

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to share Yves Way The Kitchen Guy who is doing amazing work from across the pond. Give him a follow and check out his great stores. Keep up the awesomeness guys. • @yvesway A recent project we completed for a customer in Crystal Palace.
Prior to us starting all worktops were real wood Oak but had been neglected by previous owners of the property and was in poor condition, the sink area was particularly bad and beyond restoration. Customer didn’t want to waste money on replacing all worktops if not needed, but was concerned replacing the sink side worktop with new oak and not the island would end up with a noticeable difference in the colour, which was a pretty high possibility. We decide to go for a different material for the sink side worktop and restore the Oak island top.
We supplied and installed Quarts for the sink area worktop and fully sanded and restored the oak island worktop. I personally love the two materials together the beauty of the quarts and the warmth of the natural wood really complement each other. I’m please to report the customers are also very happy with the end result
#KitchenWorkTops #OakWorkTops #KitchenMakeOver #KitchenInspiration #KitchenIdeas #InteriorDesign

Jorge from DGR Concrete Forming came across this c

Jorge from DGR Concrete Forming came across this concrete car during his travels in Portugal, insane. Give the best concrete crew in the greater Toronto area a follow and hire them on your next project. Absolutely SOLID team. @dgrconcreteforming Volume On. WOW!! .....and Swipe!
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This SUV looking thing is cast out of solid concrete. I got underneath and it is all concrete. I did some research... Vhils is the tag name of Portuguese graffiti/street artist Alexandre Manuel Dias Farto. This street art was executed in partnership with @seatportugal the car manufacturer. It weighs in at 15,000 kg or over 30,000 lbs! It sits in the marina district of #cascais #portugal Anyone who has done any concrete work knows this is no easy task and really, anyone in the trades could truly appreciate what it took to create this beauty. .
#concrete #concretecar #cars #seat #concreteforming #reverseengineering #engineering #engineer #architecture #streetart #streetartist #pushthelimits #wow #suv #coolcars #gottadothis #education #educate

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to let you k

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to let you know about a hardworking demo crew @magcordemolition Michael and his team truly care about the industry and they have built a business to handle all of your demo, abatement, residential and commercials needs. Please give them a follow and even better give them a call for your next project. Thanks guys for changing the industry. Here is a bit more info on Magcor. MAGCOR DEMOLITION was started in January 2017. We started MAGCOR DEMOLITION to provide demolition services to contractors, homeowners and businesses alike throughout Southern Ontario. At first, we started as many do, with small residential projects. Bathrooms, to kitchens, to flooring removals. Job by job solidifying a name for ourselves. As with any business, anything worth doing, doesn’t come easy and definitely isn’t handed to you. Over the last 3 years in business, we went from daily rentals of jackhammers, to having a fleet of 4 vehicles on the road, most of our equipment is now owned in-house and 5 pieces of heavy equipment (3 excavators, 1 skidsteer loader & 1 track loader) and offer a wide array of services including: Interior and Exterior Demolition, both structural and non-structrual, Excavation (large and small), Concrete cutting, breaking and grinding, and most recently, abatement (including asbestos and mould). We work with a variety of clients, ranging from residential, commercial and industrial. Every day, at MAGCOR DEMOLITION, we set ourselves new goals, we are always striving to be the best option for our customers and clients. We stand behind every single job we do. No matter what the project is, you know you’ll have a company you can count on through and through. MAGCOR DEMOLITION a name you can count on for all your demolition, deconstruction, excavation and abatement needs. 416 887-8833 www.magcor.ca #demolition #abatement #deconstruction #excavation #construction

Early in my construction career I came up with thi

Early in my construction career I came up with this idea to put a rc race track in a bedroom and have it hard mounted on the ceiling secured to an electric pulley system.
I laminated sheets of 3/4" maple, radius the entire perimeter, primed it and then came the aircraft cabling at three points connected to a hardmounted electric winch.

I made it work beautifully, it worked so nicely and I was extremely proud of myself.
The idea, push a button for it to lower and stop at a certain height and then hit another button to make it go back up and out of the way.
But after a few weeks of discussions it was ultimately vetoed and was never completed.

Maybe one day, I might build this for My Kids Room.

Never stop challenging yourself, your business, your trades, and the construction industry. This is Hardcore Renos.

This bathroom reno was always about this cast iron

This bathroom reno was always about this cast iron @kohler freestanding tub. I love that the old bathroom, all of the 4 key fixtures were kept in the same place, just made it Hardcore and updated.
It was a challenge to get this 600 pound tub upstairs and please check out the video post of that process. We had to build a custom box and four guys man handled it up the flight of stairs, onto a dolly and into the bathroom.

The floor joists were sistered for added support, solid lumber blocks, plywood and then 1/4" steel pads were installed exactly where the feet of the tub would end up.

Everything was incredibly tight, from the closed Roman bath faucet to the exposed drain, Paul from Turbo Plumbing made this difficult install a reality, thanks buddy.

The virtuous china skirt finishes off the beauty of this tub and the stone wainscoting wraps around the tub and the room to create this stunning renovation.

Thank you to all who contributed, from the stone fabrication @marbleandmarbleltd to Omid @thetileguy.gta tile work to Flo @procustompainting. The gorgeous tile and slabs from @ciot.toronto and @mudtile to the trim from @centralfairbank Working on the next set of designs for the latest and greatest Hardcore Renos has to offer and reveal. These images were beautifully shot by @ozimekphotography thank you sir. @ciot1950 @mapeicanada @ciotdetroit @schlutersystemsna @ciotatlanta @mapeiusa @sherwinwilliams

Hope everyone is having a great start to the year.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the year. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

It has always been about the details. As real ren

It has always been about the details.
As real renovators we take great pride in figuring out how the details are going to unfold. With this recent White Reno project, the number of details were insane.
Every single reno project of mine that I built, that is on my social media pages, I also designed. I built what I wanted to and took credit for the actual work I did and I have always given full credit to any and all other trades that did the work.
I do this because I am a real renovator and I respect the construction industry and all of the hard working tradespeople. It has always been about the passion and not the dollar. The dollar will eventually come in full but always focus on the passion first, never lose sight of that passion for The Construction Life. All of these images were beautifully shot by @ozimekphotography @ciot.toronto @kohler @mudtile @centralfairbank @boschtoolscanada @sherwinwilliams @mapeicanada @ciot1950 @boschtoolsna @schlutersystemsna @aodstone @luminizinc @marbleandmarbleltd @thetileguy.gta @procustompainting @mirroroneglasssolutions #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Hope everyone is having a great start to the holid

Hope everyone is having a great start to the holiday week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week.

Hope everyone is having a great start to the week. #MotivationalMondays #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

Monday April 6 2020 today’s #MannyMondays stay s

Monday April 6 2020 today’s #MannyMondays stay safe everyone, stay focused, keep up your routines, wake up early, exercise, walk, read, listen to music, listen to The Construction Life podcast, learn something new, organize your construction business, assess your construction business, figure out how to make things better, personally and professionally. Stay in touch with your crews, keep your mind active and come up with new ideas, consider working with new people, continue to have those video chats, it’s the 14th week of the year and I am on my 15th book. Give yourself new goals, more goals. Charlie @ck_construction your espresso machine…what a work of art brother, I had a tear in my eye when I saw that, then you made a cup, I was balling, Niagara Falls with tears of joy. Thank you brother. Everyone, this will pass so prepare for the return. Have a great week. Stay Safe. Thanks @mapeicanada for the tee, much appreciated.⁣
⁣#kohler#thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams#mapeicanada #marbleandmarble#ciotatlanta #boschcanada#lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna#schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie#velux #sopremacanada#skyluxeroofing #procustompainting#thetileguygta ⁣
⁣#snickersworkwear#respectthenextrade#goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

We haven’t stopped the spread in Canada and I fe

We haven’t stopped the spread in Canada and I feel we ALL need to stay home and stay safe and that goes for ALL construction. Take this time to rebuild your business, analyze your weaknesses and strengths and build on them. I am concerned about contractors shutting down for good. Reach out to others and ask them what they are doing to handle the current climate. Put down the power tools and pick up the pencils. Figure out how you can pivot your business and prepare for income to return. Read that book, take that online course, really spend quality time and make every hour count. @yvesway also said it in his posts today, thank you Sir. We can either look at the negatives or we can prepare and build for tomorrow. I am choosing tomorrow. Stay Safe and Come Back. Have a great week everyone and thank you @garbageplusdisposal for the tee, love it. #kohler #thermory #ciottoronto #renorun #luminiz #siouxchief #sherwinwilliams #mapeicanada #marbleandmarble #ciotatlanta #boschcanada #lafargecanada #cgc #boschtoolsna #schlutersystemsna #simpsonstrongtie #velux #sopremacanada #skyluxeroofing #procustompainting #thetileguygta #snickersworkwear #respectthenextrade #goodenoughisntgoodenoughforus

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to share Yve

On today’s #WorkinWednesdays I want to share Yves Way The Kitchen Guy who is doing amazing work from across the pond. Give him a follow and check out his great stores. Keep up the awesomeness guys. • @yvesway A recent project we completed for a customer in Crystal Palace.
Prior to us starting all worktops were real wood Oak but had been neglected by previous owners of the property and was in poor condition, the sink area was particularly bad and beyond restoration. Customer didn’t want to waste money on replacing all worktops if not needed, but was concerned replacing the sink side worktop with new oak and not the island would end up with a noticeable difference in the colour, which was a pretty high possibility. We decide to go for a different material for the sink side worktop and restore the Oak island top.
We supplied and installed Quarts for the sink area worktop and fully sanded and restored the oak island worktop. I personally love the two materials together the beauty of the quarts and the warmth of the natural wood really complement each other. I’m please to report the customers are also very happy with the end result
#KitchenWorkTops #OakWorkTops #KitchenMakeOver #KitchenInspiration #KitchenIdeas #InteriorDesign

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