Posts Tagged ‘ electrician ’

Knob and Tube

July 6, 2010
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I am currently involved in a circa 1950’s house renovation. We are completely gutting it: dry wall, floors, ceilings and some form of insulation (mainly hay and newspaper it looks like).  What really struck me was the knob and tube electrical system. Knob and tube electrical is a system of rubber and cloth covered...

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From Home Workshop to Thriving Business

June 7, 2010
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From Home Workshop to Thriving Business

Small business operations of 1 -5 people are common in the home renovations industry.  A knack for fixing and handy-work is often discovered at a young age, and many will go on to apply these skills in the workforce.  In time, contractors will use their experience to “go independent”, open their own shop, or...

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