May, spring and new things.
Since last I posted, October 2007, much of my life has completely changed. One of the original purposes of this blog was to track the progression from the cube to my new life. I’ve been remiss in the trackage but I can happily report, from the other side, that life beyond the cube is good.
I’m now running a small contracting company with 1 employee. My angle and inspiration is to use “green” products and techniques whenever possible. I’ve had good luck using bamboo flooring, low VOC paint and have enjoyed recycling old cabinets and doors. I’ve also endeavored to plan with extra vigilance on the front end which helps reduce waste on the cutting floor.
By some ridiculous stroke of good fortune I’ve been busy from day one back in January. Thus far I completed the following:
- Bathroom face-lift
- Full kitchen remodel
- Another bathroom face-lift
- Tile back-splash
- Painting the odd room here and there
- Banister
- Cedar screen inserts for a porch
In the pipeline I have decks, kitchens, siding galore, and possibly an addition. I’m hoping that the work continues to come in and am more confident every day that leaving my desk job was the best decision I’ve ever made.