by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Nov 16, 2021 | Our Team
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Sep 14, 2021 | Our Team
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. ...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Jul 28, 2021 | Job Opportunities
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Jul 28, 2021 | Our Team
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Jun 15, 2021 | Our Team
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Jun 15, 2021 | Our Team
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Jan 28, 2021 | Community, Industry Knowledge, Tips & Tricks
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Aug 7, 2020 | Community, Industry Knowledge, Tips & Tricks
Dear Friends & Neighbors, We are excited to announce our decision to change our name to Thoughtful Craftsmen!For twenty years we have been focused on restoring Milwaukee’s historic homes to reflect their original character. In partnership with...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | May 18, 2018 | Community, Industry Knowledge, Tips & Tricks
MY WINDOWS ARE OLD. I NEED TO REPLACE THEM RIGHT? NO! Occasionally there are good reasons to replace old windows. But most can be repaired, restored, and tuned-up so that they operate smoothly and keep the cold air out, allowing you to maintain the original look...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Mar 17, 2018 | Community, Industry Knowledge, Tips & Tricks
We’ve noticed that a lot of other painting companies have added something to their name in the past few years: “__________& Restoration.” We have wondered if this was thought up by the marketing department or the production department. After...
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