Monthly Archives: September 2019
- September 23, 2019
In the first installment of our two-part series on eliminating drafts, we’re sharing how to add weatherstripping to two doors: one using a door jamb weatherstrip kit, the other with self-adhesive foam.
- September 23, 2019
In this series, our good friend and expert in pressure treated wood, Dennis McWhirter of Exterior Wood, answers common questions about treated wood.
- September 16, 2019
The average litter box isn't anything to write home about. Relegated to a dark corner in the laundry room or bathroom, most litter boxes are kept out of sight and out of mind (until it's time to clean them, at least). But this project is no average litter box—it's a stylish, self-contained side table that adds to your home's decor while keeping your cat happy (and any cat owners knows that's no easy task!)
- September 16, 2019
Today we’ll hear from Tim Faller, senior consultant and master of production at Remodelers Advantage Inc. and a podcast host himself. In this podcast, Tim shares leadership principles for how to be a better manager in your company and how to help employees have a sense of ownership in the company’s success.
Often when we think about accountability, we think about justifying what we’ve done, or having to explain something that didn’t go well. Tim advocates for a different definition of accountability, taken from the book “The Oz Principle”: Accountability is “a personal choice to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrate the ownership necessary to achieve the desired results—to see it, own it, solve it, and do it.”
See it, own it, solve it, do it
It’s easy for us to want to assign blame, but if an issue is always someone else’s problem, we will never own the problem and move forward to solve it. One example is the labor shortage. Many business owners complain about classifieds no longer
- September 09, 2019
There's no reason your cleaning supplies can't reflect your style. This paper towel holder was an early Dunn DIY project, and we’ve updated it here. We love the sleek, modern vibe—as well as the inexpensive cost!
- September 09, 2019
In this series, we're learning about the various products sold by Screw Products Inc., from their president and CEO, Jim Miller. Today, we’ll be focusing on the function and practical use for cement board screws.
