I literally couldn’t walk away from that job. I’d still be there now on the ladders panicking about when the client gets back and crying my eyes out about how much of a loser i was.
AFmedic6871 I agree with this statement. The reason I watch his videos is not only because he’s good at his trade but how humble and honest this guy is. I wish you lived here in Las Vegas!
AFmedic6871 - well said AFmedic. My thoughts exactly. Sadly, his work ethic and moral compass seem to be kind of a rare thing these days. He’s obviously a great craftsman, but also seems to be a great guy!
That’s a fact. A rare find today. And i’m tough on contractors. others give ya the attitude with an outrageous quote and obvious don’t want the job. shame
The difference between a professional & an amateur is that a professional fixes his mistakes. And confidence is a consolation prize for the less talented. True craftsman are never happy with their own work because they know that there is always room to improve and pursue perfection at a higher level. I really like all your videos so far. Ive been a subscriber for about a week or two. Keep em comin. I love the how to vids and the rants. I love debating & hearing other builders, tradesman & Craftsmans views on construction industry philosophy.
Richard, to me it wasn’t a rant it was a heartfelt chat, you laid out an honest opinion and valuable insight into how you have evolved into the success you are. You’re humble and are always willing to learn and to up your skill set regularly. Your newly purchased home is the reward for a job well done, you surely deserve it. I was trained by an old school Italian craftsman, his constant mantra was “do it right or stay home”. He said all the needed tools are on the job or in the truck so use them to do the best job possible, make the customer your best salesman by being happy. He was the man who could do it all, not only did he build his own house, he did all the plumbing and electrical work as well, he passed those inspections and was told that it was so well done the inspectors were impressed. He also said if your reputation precedes you, you can name your price and the people will happily pay for that quality product. Looking forward to all you’re going to do to your house, it’s off to a great start.
Do your best and caulk the rest... i don't know if that is the funniest thing I've ever heard or the worst, but treat every house as if it was your own has to be the best. Love your work.
Lots of terrible tradespeople out there The worst one is the contractor who bashes his subs saying they did shoddy work and slow production to the client. Out of square, off level, dried plaster all over the finish, nails poking out, garbage piled ontop of new materials. Then they blame the trim guy 😂😂😂😂😂
Been a long time follower of the channel. I'm a hobby carpenter, and an electrician by trade. Treating EVERY house like it is your own in respect to your work is the first, and greatest lesson I learned in the trades. Great video.
Awesome video and awesome attitude. As a painter I approach every customer’s home as if it were mine and go the extra mile in both owning up to and fixing my mistakes. I literally will step back, look at what I’ve done and ask myself “Can I live with that?” If the answer is no then I fix it. If I end up losing a little bit of money on that job in the short run because I took extra time to fix something, I usually end up making back that money and then some in the long run because that customer recognized the effort I put into making them happy and referred me to new customers which they most likely wouldn’t have done if I had called it good and left.
You’re so humble man. I love your perspective on things like this and how we’ve all messed up and we pay to learn, not the customer. Keep up the good work man! I love your vids keep up your good work
Richard, our commitment to excellence is one of our most important qualifications. It is always the right thing to do the right thing. This is what separates a professional from a day laborer.
Been watching your videos lately and I admire your talent! I am actually a "jack of all trades" person. My forte is actually trim, which is why I enjoy your videos. My supervisor is 64 years old and he has been a jack of all trades since he was a teenager. Currently, he is known in the southwest part of our state for being the best at mudding, trim and cabinetry. The dude is remarkable. He believes the jack of all trades is vital since that is adding value for you and the company. We are a rare breed, but we exist. Our motto is, "Where quality matters." We expect perfection. Keep up the good work man!
As a Sub myself, I learned a similar tough lesson when I was in residential that was unfortunately a family members house. Those lessons we learn are what shape true professionals. Not a guy with a couple years experience self proclaiming to be a pro. And no matter how good we are, and how far we come there are always new things to learn. I still learn things in the painting industry all the time. It’s also important to never forget that no matter how many years we have, we will never know it ALL and can always get better and be prepared for new situations and issues that come up job by job.
You are right! There are only a few that can do it all. I do it all. At this very minute working on a River Table for a customer. Yesterday installed an Instant Hot Water Heater, 2 weeks before that rebuilt a huge patio with 6x16 timbers that had rotted, before that a bathroom remodel with custom cabinets and it goes on and on. I have about 100 customers that call me for everything. I rarely take on any new ones unless its a big job. There are people that are meant to work in offices and then there's the ones that work with their hands and mind! Keep up the good work!
CZcams randomly recommended your video. The story about cabinets and a lesson learned really impacted me. I have much respect for your attitude and integrity. Subscribed.
I'm doing more and more work that I am proud of. But, I always want every joint to be perfect. The people I work with think I am way too hard on myself. They are very good with caulk and paint and make my work look very good in the end. But I constantly beat myself up for not making every seem "seemless", every miter completely closed and perfect. I don't want them have to come behind me and "make me look good". Better tools have made a significant difference. I'm still learning and I'm grateful for all of the help you freely provide. Thanks Richard.
Funny thing about your story and video is that today a co-worker and I were talking some shop talk. This guy has been in construction several years and does it on the side now and he used the exact term "Do your best and chalk the rest" it's extremely funny that I just had this conversation and then come across this video. Love your work and videos keep up the quality.
So it's snowing a lot here where I live and I am not working today because if it. All week long we do remodels but yet on my days off I still watcg CZcams videos like yours because I love what I do and really enjoy watching others as well. I've seen this video before but never actually completely watched it in its entirety. Today I've watched it completely and that story at the end is so special man. This video has become one of my favorites. Please keep up the great work. I hear that Texas is getting hit hard with snow so be safe! Thank you again for all the work you do putting these videos together for all of us to enjoy.
I was told the same parrable years ago. I have been a new construction plumber for over 30 years and do my best on every new house or business i do. Your work will speak for itself and had many customers compliment me on my work. Thanks for the advice. Practice makes perfect! And never shy away on improving your skills and in new areas!
Your channel is by far my favorite. Part of what makes your channel enjoyable is that you don’t rant much and the information is always valuable. If you do want to rant, include a valuable lesson as you did here. Makes it worth it.
I can tell you from experience that the lack of quality of the framers in the DFW area really shows when you remove the carpet from the stairs and realize that they just don't care . Just finishing up a stair remodel in a D R Horton house in Frisco.........and it's been a real nightmare
I have trimmed out my own house....now I'm old and wise enough to write the check. But don't think for one moment I let anyone slack when it is time for my next house to be trimmed. Great video!!! Do what you love so you can love what you do!
Wow I must say, you’re an absolute honorable person. This video describes your character. Wish more people were like you, it would be a different world. you’re someone that takes pride in their craftsmanship. Please keep up the great work that you do and the videos.
I did some work at a house where a guy had put crown up in a dining room but it was flat... no spring angle. It was flat on the wall along the ceiling like base.
Oh Man can I relate to all of what you are saying. I’ve been doing interior work from painting to trim work for the last decade. Before that I had done concrete, framing, renovations,cabinets, not to mention 17 years in metal manufacturing, and even insulation contracts. All that experience has made me one of those so called jack of all trades. I’m 58 now and it takes that kind of time to learn that much. The most important thing to learn from all of this is that you have to care enough about what you are doing in order to get really good at it. Whatever you do, do it as good as you would want it done for you or recommend someone who can. I have been fortunate to have all the experience I’ve had and have strived to be good at whatever I did. The payback has been repeat customers who respect me, my skills and effort, and pay me well. Unfortunately those people are rarely found among the younger generation. Now doesn’t that sound about my age. 😂
Salute to you sir! Not many people are willing to give a life's example of personal growth and character. I'm NOT a carpenter in any way, my wife, however, "talked" me into putting up crown molding in our dining room. I've never been involved in a more stressful situation in my life, and I spent most of 2004 in Baghdad as an Army Combat Medic. My wife and I are still married after my sad attempt at "carpentry". God bless
"He didn't know what he was doing". I greatly disagree with you on that. He knew what he was doing.....he just didn't give a rats a** about what he was doing!
I agree with you. That carpenter didn't rip the crown off in shame and humility like he did smashing his cabinets. Don't assume trades people care about their work.
I understand what your saying about jack of all trades. I've been in the carpentry trade for 24 years, 16 years self employed. I do all phases of carpentry including tile work, insulation on my remodel jobs, kitckens, bathrooms and trim. Don't knock guys that can do it all because if you go into jobs with the attitude I wouldn't do that at my own house so I won't do it here and realize your limitations you can figure anything out and get help if needed. I have studied under great people over the years and also go to demonstrations for product installations to keep up on new products and installation techniques. I am constantly book out 6 to 8 months and customers wait because of my reputations. I would say the only difference between you and me is your installations would be faster than mine because you do only trim and do it day in and day out. But just because I don't, doesn't mean my work is inferior. It just means I need to adjust my price so i'm not making my customer pay for me to install crown at a little slower pace than you who would make more because your faster. There are a lot of use out their that can do all phases of carpentry and do them great. That being said I do enjoy watching your videos because i'm picking up some new tricks and techniques. I'm 52 and have always and still have the attitude that if you think you know it all in no matter what you do, than its time to get out. There is always something to learn and new materials to learn about in our trade that it is just pure ignorance to think you know it all. Keep up the great work.
Very important message. Treat your customer's home like it is your own. If you treat people the way you want to be treated, things will go much smoother for everyone involved. I was very impressed that you did not mention the other contractor by name. There is no way anything good could come of it. The one thing as a contractor that you will eventually run into is that customer who does not want to be happy or satisfied. You cannot make some people happy and it is important to recognize them. If a potential customer is banging your ear about how all the other trades that worked there sucked, you may want skip that job. Sometimes the best jobs we do are the ones we walk away from. Trust is a two way street. If a potential customer is giving you weird vibes or concerns than just politely tell them your dog is having kittens and you just won't have the time for their job.
I agree completely Mark . the word " no " has saved me more time , money , and heartache than any other word in my vocabulary . Like that San Francisco cop Harry ( Dirty Harry ) Callahan said , ' a man's got to know his limitations . "
Loved watching this, such wise words. Funnily enough it reminds me of an experience I had 20 years ago. I was doing some web design for somebody, and I wasn’t very experienced. The customer also needed some leaflets made up, but I knew nothing about designing for print. However, instead of just saying “ I don’t do design for print”, I arrogantly thought I would have a go as it can’t be that difficult. I didn’t have a clue what I was doing, and I stuffed it up. In the end I lost the web contract as well as she went to a much more experienced (and sensible) designer who could do it all. Massive blow to my confidence and a big lesson learned - know your limits, and stick to what you’re good at.
You are a real hope to humanity brother. The Bible says "Work as if you were working for the Lord". It takes a star to be honest with themselves and their customers. It takes a superstar to strive to be better at your own cost. I am one of those rare remodelers who can do all of it. But it came at a deep price...I lost countless hours redoing what I thought I could do....countless dollars paying for material I damaged. And like you when a customer asks for something outside of my skill set I no longer do it I stick to what I'm good at. It's never the money it's giving the customer what they want and many cases more than they paid for. We do things that are never seen by the customer for free that benefits them in the long run and never get the credit for.
I’ve been a builder for 6 months now, and absolutely love my job, but this video is amazing. Please do more; I can tell you love what you do, and I enjoy watching your channel.
I started out as doing framing and if you are off by a 1/16 not a big deal because no one else makes a big deal about it. Started doing cabinets and when I was off by a 1/32 my boss said that’s to much go build it again. Long story short I kept doing it until I got to the point I was right on. Now when we going out to the job site and install them I get to do all the crown for them as well. Love your videos and they have helped me with crown and thank you!
I'm all Jack of all trades and I take pride in what I do I don't cut corners and I make sure things get done right whatever it might be but I've been doing this for years now and whoever did that job should be doing "any" kind of trade job cause it's obvious that the person has no pride or experience in what that person is doing..a specialty trade person would and is the right person for a trade but a jack of all trades with experience and pride in his work is also good for the job..plus I watch your videos all the time so it's always a learning process
I'm about to move into my new place and I dead-ass told my gf that I'm doing a grip of remodeling there, including trim work. I come from general woodworking and that home to be is my practice ground. Learned a grip about trim carpentry from your videos man so thanks for throwing your knowledge of this trade out there for everyone.
You rant better than anyone I have ever seen. My Father was a Carpenter for over 55 years and I became a 40 year Machinist that loves wood. I have seen some shoddy things in my time. But that crown takes the trim cake.
me and my friend did that shit onced, he was so confident he could do it so i helped and ended up looking just like the ones in the video, problem is we didn't even have the proper tools. No chop saw, no nail gun, no compressor, we used that 15 dollar home depot kit that come with a hand saw. Crown molding didn't even fit in the kit. At the end we used a small skill saw but results were just as bad. We just gave up and got high, and of course fired!
@@diowk I wish I was kidding, to this day it's still embarrassing when I think about it. I wonder how much the owner spent hiring a pro to fix it because we screw up some expensive crown molding.
Great video mate. New Subscriber. I've seen a lot of your videos to learn how to do some carpentry, as I've been installing sliding wardrobes for 15 years and have a basic idea of how to use tools etc (not a tradesman, just learnt how ) yet became unemployed at 53 years of age 6 months ago. I still struggle with some tasks, yet the way you show and explain how you do things makes it easier for me to understand and do decent work in my new job doing housing maintenance. Cornices (crown moulding to you) still does my head in, and I very recently (last week) did exactly this as you've shown here, so I watched your channel whilst onsite and 'kind of' understood how to do it and got a MUCH better result. Because of your channel and how you explain things, I also recently did a whole house with skirting (base boards) and coped with a grinder a flappy sanding disc as you showed in one of your videos, and the FUSSY supervising carpenter was happy with my work, so many thanks for that. I look forward to watching more of your 'How to' videos. Cheers from Australia
Very good, I agree. In the years I worked as a carpenter I looked at my work in a similar way. Thank you for posting this valuable video. Keep up the good work.
Bro I appreciate this video so much. It really stood with me over the years and I’ve grown a lot from keeping it in mind. More carpentry quotes and parables. I love them.
I am a 25 plus year carpenter , specialize in finish work and I have seen some shity and funny crown jobs , but I think that has to be the worst ever . Surprised it wasn't upside-down also.
I really enjoy the content you put up on your channel. I paid my way through college years ago by working for a custom home builder. I worked for him for just over 4 years. During that time I became pretty good at several things related to homebuilding. However, the one thing I've been trying to become MUCH better at these days is trim carpentry. Your content has helped me greatly. As the owner of that company used to tell me...."a home is just a big box with a lot of smaller boxes inside of it. It's how you finish it out that makes all the difference. That's where you find real craftsmen."
Rants are good, specially when there’s a lesson to be learned. The PM on my house would say there’s s a “6 foot rule” every time I would discover crappy work by the contractors. My advise if you’re just starting out in any business is Be honest, live right and the rest will fall into place! Your videos are educational, easy to understand and they’re helping all of us do a better job.
I like your humble attitude. I had the same type of experience today. Someone in the home improvement store asked me if I had a business card because they overheard me talking to an employee that I do woodworking on the side. I could have given them my name and number but I told them I have only just gotten into it this year and I wouldn't be good enough for them yet. It was hard to pass up because it's tough to be validated as a woman in woodworking, but it would be more tough to screw it up and have that affect me and other people in the trade. Keep doing what you do, love the vids!
I kind of disagree and agree... I think you can get a "jack of all trades" if he is well experienced... For instance, I've done framing for 8 years, trimming for 15, painting and drywall for 22, tile work for 11 now. If you get a chance to along the "specialists" to see how it's done and done right BESIDES the common sense law of having a natural eye for things that don't look right, I do belive u can get some1 that knows what they're doing even if they have less day to day experience then a guy that does the same thing every day. Quite honestly the crown job had to have been done by 1. Some1 on drugs, or drunk 2. A person that has never ever done that before nor has seen it done... It literally looks like something I've seen in cartoons... Horrible job by whomever did it. But I do think you're "somewhat" wrong about only specialists can do a great job... Seems a little dare I say UNIONIZED. For the most part I agree with your videos as I'm a subscriber and do watch your stuff periodically. Side note, maybe my OCD is what makes me as good as I am and that has helped me over the years to get high end results from my work. But with either way, in general "just hire a professional" You can always see the goofs from an airplane.
Jack of all trades are fine. We need more. The way I see it, for basic tasks, a jack of all trades can do a quality job. He will be slower but the result will be the same. If it's a very complex task, by all means hire a specialist. But for simple jobs like floor tiling of basic baseboards, I think someone putting the time to learn the trade and practice can do a quality job. He just won't be as fast. I mean it's not rocket science but construction. A specialist will always be faster and a bit cheaper because he always doing the same thing but the result won't be that different. But speed is not everything. When you are doing a full remodel, you are loosing lot of time if you are always waiting for subs to show up. So you may not care about their superior efficiency and prefer to do it yourself instead.
I ran a JOAT type business for years. The trick is to understand your own limitations and walk away from projects that exceed them. I've hung myself on a few jobs by not following my own advice but I was quite young and super confident to a fault.
I was feeling really bad about my crown trim until I saw this video and I came to the conclusion that I did a fabulous job! Thanks for making this video!
Great perspective on that abominable 'workmanship'... and you say it's by someone hired to do it and not an intoxicated DIY homeowner?! WOW!! There's those with the motto 'get it close as you can... and use 1/4" paint' but even THAT attitude wouldn't help those corners... better get some 3/4" paint to fix 'em! "So bad you 'can see it with your ear... from the street"! Job security is insured as long as there's someone out there setting the bar so low it's below grade, right? Thanks for maintaining such high and admirable standards TC TV! Best, Matt
I love all your videos. I like how you're calm you use enough words but not too much. Your directions are very clear and to the point. This video tops it off an honest man on top of it all. You mentioned finding that Craftsman that can do it all and to realize that he is rare, I will say you are rare in today's world and I'm not basing it on your carpentry skills but on your honesty and realizing that you to make mistakes and you're willing to share those. Don't ever change
Thank you very much for sharing the parable. Something that we all have to keep in mind. Thanks also for sharing about your cabinet adventure in learning. Also something we all need to keep in mind.
It can be tough living during reno's and practise makes perfect. Your husband is probably doing the best he can and if not, try encouraging him to do so. I know you are kidding but sometimes a little goes a long way. I know my mitres are terrible, but I'll keep trying or pay someone to do it right and save the money else where (flooring, electrical, boarding, mudding, insulating. etc etc) If you can do the things that dont show you can afford to pay someone to do the things that do.
That parable got me...so true... I'm just starting out making furniture and cabinetry... I'm my own worst critic but the mistakes we learn from in the shop,make us better at the work site! Thank you for sharing your trade and tips! They've helped me a few times! God bless..
Young man, I want you to know that because of your heart and this wisdom I am starting from scratch on a book case I built and am displeased with. I have been struggling and stalling on delivery. Now I know why. I am no professional carpenter but I do projects occasionally. I love woodworking and do a lot at my own home. I just wanted to say thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and your conscience.
I work on a home and the owner was a perfectionist. Although his demands sometimes seemed outrageous I accepted the challenges. When the home was finished he told me he would will me the home when he passes.
I've switched from umbi g to carpentry in the last year and a half. Let me tell you I've learned alot of cool tricks and tips from your channel. Looking forward to the rest of your videos dude
This is the best info that you can pass onto anyone, I specialize in trim installation aswell and whenever I am trying to show anyone anything, the first thing I tell them is to treat the place like it's their own, they can do the best job on hundreds of houses but it's that one job that isnt quite up to their standards that they will need to live with. Love your videos man, and look forward to your next upload, take care
im 54 years old,done about every trade in the industry...i bet i could give you a run for your money on trim,and about every trade leading up to it,from clearing the lot,doing the rough in,right down to hanging the door bell on the front door
michael arce watching a video wont help when it comes to crown molding, every corner isn't a 90, you really need to know what you're doing when it comes to crown, i'm not an expert on crown but when I do it I use an angle finder, place my lines where crown is going, make sample pieces for the corners and make sure they fit tightly, many variables when doing crown but when is done right it looks beautiful
here's some advice start in cabinetry and its all down hill from there, everything has a mild learning curve once you've mastered cabinetry. I did cabinets for 6 years, pretty good too, than I wanted to get into remodeling, went to meet the owner of a company that remodels, asked me my experience I said only cabinets but i'm pretty such I can adapt. he said ok we will see, I've done everything from framing to base, case, and crown, electrical, plumbing, flooring. LITERALLY no where near as challenging as some of the kitchens I've done, mindless honestly. cabinetry is the Marine Corp of construction, master perfection, master finishing, master esthetics, master attention to detail. guys that do cabinetry know that you only get one chance to get it right MAYBE two and if you don't you just fucked up a 1800$ panel that takes 6 weeks to get in. you can become a jack of all trades if you start in cabinetry.
I try and watch all your videos, I enjoy the way you cover all the aspects of your profession. I tried my hand with crown, i was so frustrated after the first 3 runs That i quit for about a week. I got some books tried to learn the best way..I sure wish we had u-tube 20 years ago
I trimmed out a house I built for myself in 2003. I did pretty well until it came to the crown. I had a couple of inside corners that were horrific, and I couldn't get them to work, so I just caulked and painted the best I could and the result was similar to what was in your video. Every time I looked at those crowns, I felt myself becoming less proud of the good work I had done on the entire house. I sold the house 3 years later, but before I did, I had a pro come in and fix the crown I had botched. A great lesson for all who attempt something you are not familiar doing.
As a tile layer I've always lived by similar standards. We both do finish work and I bet you get the same satisfaction I do when the customer sees our work. Unfortunately lately I've been in a funk. Seeing so much bad work from others has just brought me down. I'm glad I found this video man. It's not the bad work, it's the message. Thanks brother for lifting me up and reminding me why I love my craft.
My worst days at work are always the most beneficial. I can take notes all day but when I mess something up and have to fix it, that's when the knowledge becomes ingrained.👍👍 Awesome video
Enjoyed the rant bro! Important points to remember for anyone in the trades 👍
Scott Brown Carpentry thanks Scott! I’ve been enjoying your vids very much lately bro!
You guys are both awesome! Enjoy you guys both. Much love from a young carpenter that went out on his own.
My boy scottie
I love Scott video so much
@@FinishCarpentryTV cheers bro!
I literally couldn’t walk away from that job. I’d still be there now on the ladders panicking about when the client gets back and crying my eyes out about how much of a loser i was.
same lol
Same
Your name is on the line!! I don’t know how people can do this and not be bothered about their reputation 🤣
In virtually everyone of your videos, what impresses me more than your carpentry skills is your "Moral and Work Ethics"
AFmedic6871 I agree with this statement. The reason I watch his videos is not only because he’s good at his trade but how humble and honest this guy is. I wish you lived here in Las Vegas!
AFmedic6871 - well said AFmedic. My thoughts exactly. Sadly, his work ethic and moral compass seem to be kind of a rare thing these days. He’s obviously a great craftsman, but also seems to be a great guy!
Yeah he’s a cool guy. He’s pretty easy going on the tradesmen too. I’d be badmouthing them like fuck. I’d probably even call them up haha
I must say that he looks and sounds very humble
That’s a fact. A rare find today. And i’m tough on contractors. others give ya the attitude with an outrageous quote and obvious don’t want the job. shame
The difference between a professional & an amateur is that a professional fixes his mistakes. And confidence is a consolation prize for the less talented. True craftsman are never happy with their own work because they know that there is always room to improve and pursue perfection at a higher level. I really like all your videos so far. Ive been a subscriber for about a week or two. Keep em comin. I love the how to vids and the rants. I love debating & hearing other builders, tradesman & Craftsmans views on construction industry philosophy.
Richard, to me it wasn’t a rant it was a heartfelt chat, you laid out an honest opinion and valuable insight into how you have evolved into the success you are. You’re humble and are always willing to learn and to up your skill set regularly. Your newly purchased home is the reward for a job well done, you surely deserve it. I was trained by an old school Italian craftsman, his constant mantra was “do it right or stay home”. He said all the needed tools are on the job or in the truck so use them to do the best job possible, make the customer your best salesman by being happy.
He was the man who could do it all, not only did he build his own house, he did all the plumbing and electrical work as well, he passed those inspections and was told that it was so well done the inspectors were impressed.
He also said if your reputation precedes you, you can name your price and the people will happily pay for that quality product.
Looking forward to all you’re going to do to your house, it’s off to a great start.
Do your best and caulk the rest... i don't know if that is the funniest thing I've ever heard or the worst, but treat every house as if it was your own has to be the best. Love your work.
"A little Caulk & Paint makes a Carpenter what he aint"
"Fake it till you make it"
Don't forget the Golden Rule....
"Hammer to fit - Paint to cover"
Came here for this comment, was not disappointed
Not a terrible motto for minor defects but this is completely unacceptable
Lots of terrible tradespeople out there
The worst one is the contractor who bashes his subs saying they did shoddy work and slow production to the client.
Out of square, off level, dried plaster all over the finish, nails poking out, garbage piled ontop of new materials. Then they blame the trim guy 😂😂😂😂😂
Been a long time follower of the channel. I'm a hobby carpenter, and an electrician by trade. Treating EVERY house like it is your own in respect to your work is the first, and greatest lesson I learned in the trades. Great video.
You are an excellent communicator and a man of integrity. I appreciate you!
Awesome video and awesome attitude. As a painter I approach every customer’s home as if it were mine and go the extra mile in both owning up to and fixing my mistakes. I literally will step back, look at what I’ve done and ask myself “Can I live with that?” If the answer is no then I fix it. If I end up losing a little bit of money on that job in the short run because I took extra time to fix something, I usually end up making back that money and then some in the long run because that customer recognized the effort I put into making them happy and referred me to new customers which they most likely wouldn’t have done if I had called it good and left.
You’re so humble man. I love your perspective on things like this and how we’ve all messed up and we pay to learn, not the customer. Keep up the good work man! I love your vids keep up your good work
Richard, our commitment to excellence is one of our most important qualifications. It is always the right thing to do the right thing. This is what separates a professional from a day laborer.
Been watching your videos lately and I admire your talent! I am actually a "jack of all trades" person. My forte is actually trim, which is why I enjoy your videos. My supervisor is 64 years old and he has been a jack of all trades since he was a teenager. Currently, he is known in the southwest part of our state for being the best at mudding, trim and cabinetry. The dude is remarkable. He believes the jack of all trades is vital since that is adding value for you and the company. We are a rare breed, but we exist. Our motto is, "Where quality matters." We expect perfection.
Keep up the good work man!
As a Sub myself, I learned a similar tough lesson when I was in residential that was unfortunately a family members house. Those lessons we learn are what shape true professionals. Not a guy with a couple years experience self proclaiming to be a pro. And no matter how good we are, and how far we come there are always new things to learn. I still learn things in the painting industry all the time. It’s also important to never forget that no matter how many years we have, we will never know it ALL and can always get better and be prepared for new situations and issues that come up job by job.
You are right! There are only a few that can do it all. I do it all. At this very minute working on a River Table for a customer. Yesterday installed an Instant Hot Water Heater, 2 weeks before that rebuilt a huge patio with 6x16 timbers that had rotted, before that a bathroom remodel with custom cabinets and it goes on and on. I have about 100 customers that call me for everything. I rarely take on any new ones unless its a big job. There are people that are meant to work in offices and then there's the ones that work with their hands and mind! Keep up the good work!
The only reason I can do crown moulding is cause of your videos. Now I'm a beast with finished carpentry. 💪😎
CZcams randomly recommended your video. The story about cabinets and a lesson learned really impacted me. I have much respect for your attitude and integrity. Subscribed.
What my 'Ol Man drilled into me was "There's never enough time to do it right, but there's always time to do it over", so get it right the first time!
your ole man was higher than a kite LOL
I'm doing more and more work that I am proud of. But, I always want every joint to be perfect. The people I work with think I am way too hard on myself. They are very good with caulk and paint and make my work look very good in the end. But I constantly beat myself up for not making every seem "seemless", every miter completely closed and perfect. I don't want them have to come behind me and "make me look good". Better tools have made a significant difference. I'm still learning and I'm grateful for all of the help you freely provide.
Thanks Richard.
They used more money in caulk then the actual molding itself 😂😂
Funny thing about your story and video is that today a co-worker and I were talking some shop talk. This guy has been in construction several years and does it on the side now and he used the exact term "Do your best and chalk the rest" it's extremely funny that I just had this conversation and then come across this video. Love your work and videos keep up the quality.
I am teaching a new apprentice electrician and I told him today you need to treat every house like it's your mother's house.
Wait until you find him raiding the fridge....
@@nevermindthebull0cks this made my day
Maybe best friends mother, he might be spoiled in this generation.
Good thing you didn't say mother-in-law...lol
What if he is not getting on with his mother??
So it's snowing a lot here where I live and I am not working today because if it. All week long we do remodels but yet on my days off I still watcg CZcams videos like yours because I love what I do and really enjoy watching others as well.
I've seen this video before but never actually completely watched it in its entirety. Today I've watched it completely and that story at the end is so special man. This video has become one of my favorites. Please keep up the great work. I hear that Texas is getting hit hard with snow so be safe! Thank you again for all the work you do putting these videos together for all of us to enjoy.
My Dad used to tell me "If a jobs worth doing , its worth doing right" Ive always followed that.
Same
I use that saying as well which was passed to me by my father in law
Similar here. "Do it right or DON'T DO IT AT ALL!"
Mine use to say " why do it twice when you could have done it right"
Well said.
I was told the same parrable years ago. I have been a new construction plumber for over 30 years and do my best on every new house or business i do. Your work will speak for itself and had many customers compliment me on my work. Thanks for the advice. Practice makes perfect! And never shy away on improving your skills and in new areas!
I feel like we were having staring contests a few times throughout this one...
You won...every time.
Your channel is by far my favorite. Part of what makes your channel enjoyable is that you don’t rant much and the information is always valuable. If you do want to rant, include a valuable lesson as you did here. Makes it worth it.
I can tell you from experience that the lack of quality of the framers in the DFW area really shows when you remove the carpet from the stairs and realize that they just don't care . Just finishing up a stair remodel in a D R Horton house in Frisco.........and it's been a real nightmare
I have trimmed out my own house....now I'm old and wise enough to write the check. But don't think for one moment I let anyone slack when it is time for my next house to be trimmed. Great video!!! Do what you love so you can love what you do!
"If at first your joints don't fit, fill 'em up with glue and shi!t" - That was the motto of a guy I worked for.
Way of the pro.
Wow I must say, you’re an absolute honorable person. This video describes your character. Wish more people were like you, it would be a different world. you’re someone that takes pride in their craftsmanship. Please keep up the great work that you do and the videos.
I did some work at a house where a guy had put crown up in a dining room but it was flat... no spring angle. It was flat on the wall along the ceiling like base.
Now that’s a winner!
Oh Man can I relate to all of what you are saying. I’ve been doing interior work from painting to trim work for the last decade. Before that I had done concrete, framing, renovations,cabinets, not to mention 17 years in metal manufacturing, and even insulation contracts. All that experience has made me one of those so called jack of all trades. I’m 58 now and it takes that kind of time to learn that much. The most important thing to learn from all of this is that you have to care enough about what you are doing in order to get really good at it. Whatever you do, do it as good as you would want it done for you or recommend someone who can.
I have been fortunate to have all the experience I’ve had and have strived to be good at whatever I did. The payback has been repeat customers who respect me, my skills and effort, and pay me well. Unfortunately those people are rarely found among the younger generation. Now doesn’t that sound about my age. 😂
I like how you thought and work! Hope see your next video soon! Thank you for all the awesome videos!
Salute to you sir! Not many people are willing to give a life's example of personal growth and character.
I'm NOT a carpenter in any way, my wife, however, "talked" me into putting up crown molding in our dining room. I've never been involved in a more stressful situation in my life, and I spent most of 2004 in Baghdad as an Army Combat Medic.
My wife and I are still married after my sad attempt at "carpentry".
God bless
"He didn't know what he was doing". I greatly disagree with you on that. He knew what he was doing.....he just didn't give a rats a** about what he was doing!
I agree with you. That carpenter didn't rip the crown off in shame and humility like he did smashing his cabinets. Don't assume trades people care about their work.
I disagree he surely didn't know what he was doing
I understand what your saying about jack of all trades. I've been in the carpentry trade for 24 years, 16 years self employed. I do all phases of carpentry including tile work, insulation on my remodel jobs, kitckens, bathrooms and trim. Don't knock guys that can do it all because if you go into jobs with the attitude I wouldn't do that at my own house so I won't do it here and realize your limitations you can figure anything out and get help if needed. I have studied under great people over the years and also go to demonstrations for product installations to keep up on new products and installation techniques. I am constantly book out 6 to 8 months and customers wait because of my reputations. I would say the only difference between you and me is your installations would be faster than mine because you do only trim and do it day in and day out. But just because I don't, doesn't mean my work is inferior. It just means I need to adjust my price so i'm not making my customer pay for me to install crown at a little slower pace than you who would make more because your faster. There are a lot of use out their that can do all phases of carpentry and do them great. That being said I do enjoy watching your videos because i'm picking up some new tricks and techniques. I'm 52 and have always and still have the attitude that if you think you know it all in no matter what you do, than its time to get out. There is always something to learn and new materials to learn about in our trade that it is just pure ignorance to think you know it all. Keep up the great work.
Very important message. Treat your customer's home like it is your own. If you treat people the way you want to be treated, things will go much smoother for everyone involved. I was very impressed that you did not mention the other contractor by name. There is no way anything good could come of it. The one thing as a contractor that you will eventually run into is that customer who does not want to be happy or satisfied. You cannot make some people happy and it is important to recognize them. If a potential customer is banging your ear about how all the other trades that worked there sucked, you may want skip that job. Sometimes the best jobs we do are the ones we walk away from. Trust is a two way street. If a potential customer is giving you weird vibes or concerns than just politely tell them your dog is having kittens and you just won't have the time for their job.
Everyone I’ve ever hired to work on my house has sucked. It’s not that I’m overly picky, it’s that they all just sucked.
@@MoneyManHolmes You get what you pay for!
I agree completely Mark . the word " no " has saved me more time , money , and heartache than any other word in my vocabulary . Like that San Francisco cop Harry ( Dirty Harry ) Callahan said , ' a man's got to know his limitations . "
Loved watching this, such wise words. Funnily enough it reminds me of an experience I had 20 years ago. I was doing some web design for somebody, and I wasn’t very experienced. The customer also needed some leaflets made up, but I knew nothing about designing for print. However, instead of just saying “ I don’t do design for print”, I arrogantly thought I would have a go as it can’t be that difficult. I didn’t have a clue what I was doing, and I stuffed it up. In the end I lost the web contract as well as she went to a much more experienced (and sensible) designer who could do it all. Massive blow to my confidence and a big lesson learned - know your limits, and stick to what you’re good at.
Rant was on point Ace 👍🏼 stick to your morals and principles - no compromise at any costs!
You are a real hope to humanity brother. The Bible says "Work as if you were working for the Lord".
It takes a star to be honest with themselves and their customers. It takes a superstar to strive to be better at your own cost. I am one of those rare remodelers who can do all of it. But it came at a deep price...I lost countless hours redoing what I thought I could do....countless dollars paying for material I damaged. And like you when a customer asks for something outside of my skill set I no longer do it I stick to what I'm good at. It's never the money it's giving the customer what they want and many cases more than they paid for. We do things that are never seen by the customer for free that benefits them in the long run and never get the credit for.
In the Navy our painting mantra is " once over dust, twice over rust"
I’ve been a builder for 6 months now, and absolutely love my job, but this video is amazing. Please do more; I can tell you love what you do, and I enjoy watching your channel.
"Beat up the lousy cabinets with a sledge hammer." Good for you! I'd love to see the video of that.
I can personally vouch this is very therapeutic
I started out as doing framing and if you are off by a 1/16 not a big deal because no one else makes a big deal about it. Started doing cabinets and when I was off by a 1/32 my boss said that’s to much go build it again. Long story short I kept doing it until I got to the point I was right on. Now when we going out to the job site and install them I get to do all the crown for them as well. Love your videos and they have helped me with crown and thank you!
I'm all Jack of all trades and I take pride in what I do I don't cut corners and I make sure things get done right whatever it might be but I've been doing this for years now and whoever did that job should be doing "any" kind of trade job cause it's obvious that the person has no pride or experience in what that person is doing..a specialty trade person would and is the right person for a trade but a jack of all trades with experience and pride in his work is also good for the job..plus I watch your videos all the time so it's always a learning process
I'm about to move into my new place and I dead-ass told my gf that I'm doing a grip of remodeling there, including trim work. I come from general woodworking and that home to be is my practice ground. Learned a grip about trim carpentry from your videos man so thanks for throwing your knowledge of this trade out there for everyone.
That wasn’t a rant at all, that was just good narrative from real life. Thanks for that parable, I’d actually never heard that one.
Enjoyed your story on the finish carpenter who was retiring. Great tips, I/we appreciate your time.
Rants are good once in a while. Just not too often :)
You rant better than anyone I have ever seen. My Father was a Carpenter for over 55 years and I became a 40 year Machinist that loves wood. I have seen some shoddy things in my time. But that crown takes the trim cake.
me and my friend did that shit onced, he was so confident he could do it so i helped and ended up looking just like the ones in the video, problem is we didn't even have the proper tools. No chop saw, no nail gun, no compressor, we used that 15 dollar home depot kit that come with a hand saw. Crown molding didn't even fit in the kit. At the end we used a small skill saw but results were just as bad. We just gave up and got high, and of course fired!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
i cant tell if you're serious or trolling.... if you're serious, thats the funniest shit ive ever heard.
@@diowk I wish I was kidding, to this day it's still embarrassing when I think about it. I wonder how much the owner spent hiring a pro to fix it because we screw up some expensive crown molding.
At least you're embarrassed about it now. The person that did the crown installation in this video probably never gave it a second thought.
Great video mate. New Subscriber. I've seen a lot of your videos to learn how to do some carpentry, as I've been installing sliding wardrobes for 15 years and have a basic idea of how to use tools etc (not a tradesman, just learnt how ) yet became unemployed at 53 years of age 6 months ago. I still struggle with some tasks, yet the way you show and explain how you do things makes it easier for me to understand and do decent work in my new job doing housing maintenance. Cornices (crown moulding to you) still does my head in, and I very recently (last week) did exactly this as you've shown here, so I watched your channel whilst onsite and 'kind of' understood how to do it and got a MUCH better result. Because of your channel and how you explain things, I also recently did a whole house with skirting (base boards) and coped with a grinder a flappy sanding disc as you showed in one of your videos, and the FUSSY supervising carpenter was happy with my work, so many thanks for that. I look forward to watching more of your 'How to' videos. Cheers from Australia
That’s the most bizarre cornice installation I’ve ever seen!!
Very good, I agree. In the years I worked as a carpenter I looked at my work in a similar way. Thank you for posting this valuable video. Keep up the good work.
I think we have the blue ribbon winner for worst outside corner ever.
Bro I appreciate this video so much. It really stood with me over the years and I’ve grown a lot from keeping it in mind. More carpentry quotes and parables. I love them.
I am a 25 plus year carpenter , specialize in finish work and I have seen some shity and funny crown jobs , but I think that has to be the worst ever . Surprised it wasn't upside-down also.
I've seen that, more than once. Two different kinds of crown in this video. Upside down and backwards
😂😂that’s literally the only thing that could make it any shitter. Backwards and covered in shit maybe
Thank you for being honest and open about your limitations.
Looks like it was one of them "Close enough" types of jobs.
I really enjoy the content you put up on your channel. I paid my way through college years ago by working for a custom home builder. I worked for him for just over 4 years. During that time I became pretty good at several things related to homebuilding. However, the one thing I've been trying to become MUCH better at these days is trim carpentry. Your content has helped me greatly. As the owner of that company used to tell me...."a home is just a big box with a lot of smaller boxes inside of it. It's how you finish it out that makes all the difference. That's where you find real craftsmen."
I cant believe someone had the balls to walk away from that corner !!
I know man. I’d still be there still be there in the ladders crying my eyes out about how much of a loser i was. 😂
Rants are good, specially when there’s a lesson to be learned. The PM on my house would say there’s s a “6 foot rule” every time I would discover crappy work by the contractors. My advise if you’re just starting out in any business is Be honest, live right and the rest will fall into place! Your videos are educational, easy to understand and they’re helping all of us do a better job.
lol looks like this guy ran with 45° cut regardless of the wall angles. I have a couple of pieces of crown that I learned on that I need to redo!!!
I like your humble attitude. I had the same type of experience today. Someone in the home improvement store asked me if I had a business card because they overheard me talking to an employee that I do woodworking on the side. I could have given them my name and number but I told them I have only just gotten into it this year and I wouldn't be good enough for them yet. It was hard to pass up because it's tough to be validated as a woman in woodworking, but it would be more tough to screw it up and have that affect me and other people in the trade. Keep doing what you do, love the vids!
I kind of disagree and agree... I think you can get a "jack of all trades" if he is well experienced... For instance, I've done framing for 8 years, trimming for 15, painting and drywall for 22, tile work for 11 now. If you get a chance to along the "specialists" to see how it's done and done right BESIDES the common sense law of having a natural eye for things that don't look right, I do belive u can get some1 that knows what they're doing even if they have less day to day experience then a guy that does the same thing every day. Quite honestly the crown job had to have been done by
1. Some1 on drugs, or drunk
2. A person that has never ever done that before nor has seen it done... It literally looks like something I've seen in cartoons... Horrible job by whomever did it. But I do think you're "somewhat" wrong about only specialists can do a great job... Seems a little dare I say UNIONIZED.
For the most part I agree with your videos as I'm a subscriber and do watch your stuff periodically.
Side note, maybe my OCD is what makes me as good as I am and that has helped me over the years to get high end results from my work. But with either way, in general "just hire a professional"
You can always see the goofs from an airplane.
Jack of all trades are fine. We need more. The way I see it, for basic tasks, a jack of all trades can do a quality job. He will be slower but the result will be the same. If it's a very complex task, by all means hire a specialist. But for simple jobs like floor tiling of basic baseboards, I think someone putting the time to learn the trade and practice can do a quality job. He just won't be as fast. I mean it's not rocket science but construction. A specialist will always be faster and a bit cheaper because he always doing the same thing but the result won't be that different.
But speed is not everything. When you are doing a full remodel, you are loosing lot of time if you are always waiting for subs to show up. So you may not care about their superior efficiency and prefer to do it yourself instead.
I ran a JOAT type business for years. The trick is to understand your own limitations and walk away from projects that exceed them. I've hung myself on a few jobs by not following my own advice but I was quite young and super confident to a fault.
Your an Honest Person there is not alot of people like you. Thanks for all the tips.
Good stuff man!🔥 Keep those rants coming!👍🏻 I agree about specializing. It allows us to become an expert in our craft instead a jack of none... 😃
I was feeling really bad about my crown trim until I saw this video and I came to the conclusion that I did a fabulous job! Thanks for making this video!
BRO I was at that very In N Out today lolol
John dude just missed you. If you see me around stop and say hi!
Great perspective on that abominable 'workmanship'... and you say it's by someone hired to do it and not an intoxicated DIY homeowner?! WOW!! There's those with the motto 'get it close as you can... and use 1/4" paint' but even THAT attitude wouldn't help those corners... better get some 3/4" paint to fix 'em! "So bad you 'can see it with your ear... from the street"! Job security is insured as long as there's someone out there setting the bar so low it's below grade, right? Thanks for maintaining such high and admirable standards TC TV! Best, Matt
What customer pays for that?
I love all your videos. I like how you're calm you use enough words but not too much. Your directions are very clear and to the point. This video tops it off an honest man on top of it all. You mentioned finding that Craftsman that can do it all and to realize that he is rare, I will say you are rare in today's world and I'm not basing it on your carpentry skills but on your honesty and realizing that you to make mistakes and you're willing to share those. Don't ever change
My brother I’m working on my house a total beginner I’m talking about measuring tape all the way on up
Thank you very much for sharing the parable. Something that we all have to keep in mind. Thanks also for sharing about your cabinet adventure in learning. Also something we all need to keep in mind.
Looks like something my husband would do, and why I don’t let him. 😂🤷♀️
It can be tough living during reno's and practise makes perfect. Your husband is probably doing the best he can and if not, try encouraging him to do so. I know you are kidding but sometimes a little goes a long way. I know my mitres are terrible, but I'll keep trying or pay someone to do it right and save the money else where (flooring, electrical, boarding, mudding, insulating. etc etc) If you can do the things that dont show you can afford to pay someone to do the things that do.
Maybe for the best. Home renos are one of the leading causes of divorce.
That parable got me...so true... I'm just starting out making furniture and cabinetry... I'm my own worst critic but the mistakes we learn from in the shop,make us better at the work site! Thank you for sharing your trade and tips! They've helped me a few times!
God bless..
When in doubt chalk it out
Young man, I want you to know that because of your heart and this wisdom I am starting from scratch on a book case I built and am displeased with. I have been struggling and stalling on delivery. Now I know why. I am no professional carpenter but I do projects occasionally. I love woodworking and do a lot at my own home.
I just wanted to say thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and your conscience.
I work on a home and the owner was a perfectionist. Although his demands sometimes seemed outrageous I accepted the challenges. When the home was finished he told me he would will me the home when he passes.
I've switched from umbi g to carpentry in the last year and a half. Let me tell you I've learned alot of cool tricks and tips from your channel. Looking forward to the rest of your videos dude
lol..."go to Ho......not Home Depot. Please don't go Home Depot...." HAHA Love it!
Love your work and have learned a lot, but I am more impressed with your ability to explain what you know and your philosophies.
I know, right? EVERYBODY knows without a doubt when I rant.
Are you sure the house just didn’t settle?
You’ve worked for a large builder haven’t you? 😂
O.k. that is funny.
There are several people on CZcams that I wish I could bring to my house to renovate. You sir are one of them. True professional.
the guy wrongly adjusted his ax angle :D
This is the best info that you can pass onto anyone, I specialize in trim installation aswell and whenever I am trying to show anyone anything, the first thing I tell them is to treat the place like it's their own, they can do the best job on hundreds of houses but it's that one job that isnt quite up to their standards that they will need to live with. Love your videos man, and look forward to your next upload, take care
Awesome keep them coming 👌
im 54 years old,done about every trade in the industry...i bet i could give you a run for your money on trim,and about every trade leading up to it,from clearing the lot,doing the rough in,right down to hanging the door bell on the front door
Just think if that guy had watched just 1 of your videos.
michael arce watching a video wont help when it comes to crown molding, every corner isn't a 90, you really need to know what you're doing when it comes to crown, i'm not an expert on crown but when I do it I use an angle finder, place my lines where crown is going, make sample pieces for the corners and make sure they fit tightly, many variables when doing crown but when is done right it looks beautiful
@@duartepaintinghandymanservices Wierd flex.
michael arce weird flex?
@@duartepaintinghandymanservices My comment was nothing more than a High5 to the OP and his awesome videos we are all here to watch.
michael arce ok got it, sorry english isn't my first language and you lost me with that last comment "weird flex" lol
here's some advice start in cabinetry and its all down hill from there, everything has a mild learning curve once you've mastered cabinetry. I did cabinets for 6 years, pretty good too, than I wanted to get into remodeling, went to meet the owner of a company that remodels, asked me my experience I said only cabinets but i'm pretty such I can adapt. he said ok we will see, I've done everything from framing to base, case, and crown, electrical, plumbing, flooring. LITERALLY no where near as challenging as some of the kitchens I've done, mindless honestly. cabinetry is the Marine Corp of construction, master perfection, master finishing, master esthetics, master attention to detail. guys that do cabinetry know that you only get one chance to get it right MAYBE two and if you don't you just fucked up a 1800$ panel that takes 6 weeks to get in. you can become a jack of all trades if you start in cabinetry.
There is a second part of the appellation of "Jack of All Trades" -- it's "and Master of None."
I try and watch all your videos, I enjoy the way you cover all the aspects of your profession. I tried my hand with crown, i was so frustrated after the first 3 runs That i quit for about a week. I got some books tried to learn the best way..I sure wish we had u-tube 20 years ago
Or work as if your working for the lord Jesus
You should be.. God bless
Amen ...
Who is lord jesus? Why did you go there!
@@anthonysmith9410 - We are to do our work as doing it for the Lord and not humans. Jesus is the Savoir of the world ...
Amen
I’m a one call does it all, but I learn from your channel and other specialists like you.
I trimmed out a house I built for myself in 2003. I did pretty well until it came to the crown. I had a couple of inside corners that were horrific, and I couldn't get them to work, so I just caulked and painted the best I could and the result was similar to what was in your video. Every time I looked at those crowns, I felt myself becoming less proud of the good work I had done on the entire house. I sold the house 3 years later, but before I did, I had a pro come in and fix the crown I had botched. A great lesson for all who attempt something you are not familiar doing.
As a tile layer I've always lived by similar standards. We both do finish work and I bet you get the same satisfaction I do when the customer sees our work. Unfortunately lately I've been in a funk. Seeing so much bad work from others has just brought me down. I'm glad I found this video man. It's not the bad work, it's the message. Thanks brother for lifting me up and reminding me why I love my craft.
My worst days at work are always the most beneficial. I can take notes all day but when I mess something up and have to fix it, that's when the knowledge becomes ingrained.👍👍 Awesome video
Your work ethic and professionalism seem (unfortunately) somewhat rare in our society these days. Thanks so much!
A Man with self-respect, and common sense, love watching your videos,
you have earned my respect 🙏🏻
Liked the story at the end...it definitely speaks volumes to those that are in the trade. Treat EVERY home as it is your own.