by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Apr 5, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
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...
by Thoughtful Craftsmen | Mar 3, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
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...
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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