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...
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...
You’ve invested in one of the most beloved antiques, your historic home, and now you’re debating whether you should restore or replace your windows. Walking around the neighborhood, like on the east side of Milwaukee, you notice some houses have replacement windows...
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. What's...
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...
How many years have you been in the industry? Javier: At this company, it’s been 3 years. Are you an early bird or night owl? Javier: I like early. Early bird. What were your first jobs? Javier: In the company the first job I did was...
How many years have you been in the industry? Flash: 4 years working with Thoughtful Craftsmen Are you an early bird or night owl? Flash: Early bird What were your first jobs? Flash: Cooking. I was a cook a long time ago. What's the...
Thoughtful Craftsmen is the Milwaukee Area’s premier historic restoration company. Wespecialize in the restoration of older homes, working on many of our local architectural gems.Restoration carpentry requires general framing and finish skills, with a knack for...
Toni AlexanderPaint Lead How many years have you been in the industry?Toni: 13 years Are you an early bird or night owl?Toni: Both What were your first jobs?Toni: Popeyes Chicken, and I used to watch the maintenance worker come in and fix stuff. Iwanted to be that...
Interview with Zak Ingvoldstad & Ilene Gibler, Storm Window Co-Managers How many years have you been in the industry? Zak: 3 yearsIlene: 2 to 3 years Are you an early bird or night owl? Zak: Early birdIlene: Night owl What were your first jobs? Zak: Bicycle...
Interview with Kevin Welker, Carpentry Manager at Thoughtful Craftsmen How many years have you been in the industry? Kevin: 25 years Are you an early bird or night owl? Kevin: Early bird What were your first jobs? Kevin: I worked at...
I look at houses wherever I go—when I’m driving, when I’m walking, when I’m out for a run. I notice when houses get painted, and I notice when the new paint begins to peel or crack. What most catches my eye are the houses whose paint jobs I remember, the ones that...
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