I recently had the opportunity to visit Nashville. First, there is nowhere with a better music scene than Nashville-nearly every watering-hole has at least 1 band if not two, and they're all good. Really good. Good enough where it makes no difference if you like country music or not-when you're there, you'll like it. Driving around to visit various Country Music must-sees … [Read more...] about Nashville Thoughts
Building a home
Beware the Internet of Things
Beware the internet of things! Words that echo discussions I've been having with colleagues, customers and vendors. Appliance manufacturers, High Tech equipment manufacturers, and the media would have us all believe that amazing benefits await us if we'd simply connect everything we use to the internet so we can be monitored, watched, notified, and updated about everything from … [Read more...] about Beware the Internet of Things
It Only Looks Easy
After Hurricane Katrina Brad Pitt (yes, the actor) decided that he would rebuild part of New Orleans. He created a company that would build Eco-friendly homes using state-of-the-art construction materials that would be affordable and hurricane proof. A recent NBC story details the problems that buyers of these homes have had since. … [Read more...] about It Only Looks Easy
Game Changer?
I've been watching the last few years as Elon Musk has been working steadily towards disrupting the automotive market with his Tesla vehicles. More specifically, I drove a Tesla, and started watching what Musk was doing with the company-moves he was making. First of all, if you haven't driven a Tesla, do yourself a favor, go drive one. While the fit and finish, at least a year … [Read more...] about Game Changer?
To Fantastic Customers
Last night we had the fortune to be named a finalist in the 2017 Cleveland Choice Awards competition in the Custom Home of the Year/Best Outdoor Living Space category for a custom pool and poolhouse environment project we finished in 2016. In talking to some of my colleagues regarding this, I reflected that, while the competition is for builders and is sponsored by the HBA of … [Read more...] about To Fantastic Customers