Top of Shop: Meet Matt

Top of Shop: Meet Matt

How many years have you been in the industry?Matt: Around 4 or 5 years.   Are you an early bird or night owl?Matt: A little bit of both but mostly an early bird.   What were your first jobs?Matt: My first job was as a janitor at an elementary school.  ...
Top of Shop: Meet Amber

Top of Shop: Meet Amber

How many years have you been in the industry? Amber: 15 years formally. When I was younger I started out by painting and creating industrial art. I used to build houses at school [volunteering].   Are you an early bird or night owl? Amber: Night owl   What...
Top of Shop: Meet Will Myles

Top of Shop: Meet Will Myles

How many years have you been in the industry? Will: I’ve been in the carpentry industry for about 4-5 years.   Are you an early bird or night owl? Will: Night owl   What were your first jobs? Will: Landscaping   What’s the biggest misconception...
Top of Shop: Meet Aurelia Ceja

Top of Shop: Meet Aurelia Ceja

How many years have you been in the industry?Aurelia: I’ve been in the industry for about 1 year, I started by working here.   Are you an early bird or night owl?Aurelia: Definitely more of an early bird.   What were your first jobs?Aurelia: My first job was...
Top of Shop: Meet Johnny Bentley

Top of Shop: Meet Johnny Bentley

How many years have you been in the industry?Johnny: I’ve been in the industry now for 4 years.   Are you an early bird or night owl?Johnny: Early bird – early bird catches the worm.   What were your first jobs?Johnny: My first job ever was Papa...
Top of Shop: Meet Melanie

Top of Shop: Meet Melanie

How many years have you been in the industry?  Melanie: Since July of 2021, so less than a year Are you an early bird or night owl?  Melanie: I’m an early bird What were your first jobs?  Melanie: I did seasonal work at old navy and drove a tractor for an apple...
Tax Credit in Wisconsin

Tax Credit in Wisconsin

What is a tax credit? A tax credit is a percentage of money spent to improve your home. Tax credits are better than tax deductibles because they work on a dollar-for-dollar basis. If you owe the government $6,000 in taxes and you have a tax credit of $4,000, you would...
Get to Know Us, Helena Rose, Carpenter

Get to Know Us, Helena Rose, Carpenter

How many years have you been in the industry?Helena: I’m going on 3, but this is my first year at Thoughtful Craftsmen. Are you an early bird or night owl?Helena: Night owl. What were your first jobs?Helena: Pet Supplies Plus, I got to meet lots of cute dogs....
Get to Know Us, Jake Meils, Sales Lead

Get to Know Us, Jake Meils, Sales Lead

How many years have you been in the industry?  Jake: Well I’ve owned an historic home for 8 years and have worked on it for that amount of time. Professionally, I’ve been with the company for 2 solid years. It has been a pleasure and blessing to do something you’re...