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Pesky Homeowner Peaks Over My Shoulder

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Today was different.  A customer hired us to paint (2) – 10′ x 12′ back bedrooms, and install crown molding.  We advised the homeowners that any loose items should be either removed from the room or if items should stay, could they please move them to the center of the room as much as possible. [...]

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Concerned Citizens Corner: Contractor Got Punched In the Mouth

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So this contractor was contracted to do some patchwork in an area of Baytown.  A citizen got pissed off because the guy was runnin jackhammers at 6 am on a workday.  He was contracted to do cement repair work. [Six AM! C'mon!] The white male punch him in the mouth after telling the contractor, Edward [...]

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People Are Crazy

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I found this thread rather kick ass from the Contractor Talk forum: Original Post from — D Jones Const: People are crazy I started my business a couple of years ago and have had my ups and downs. I do not understand it seems that almost everyone I have worked for are crazy, unreasonable, Do [...]

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Eat Breakfast Or Wait ‘Til Later?

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I have a pressing question.  How many of you guys eat breakfast before starting the day and how many wait ’til later, like lunchtime?  The reason I ask is because lately I’ve been having my regular coffee routine in the morning and go straight to the jobsite. Is it just me, or does it sorta [...]

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