Yesterday was a flurry of activity. George started out at Jill Mullet's house trying to finish up the walls. Then it was time for estimates. He met Vaughn Troyer to talk about some painting at The Olde Berlin Mill. Then it was on to Sugarcreek to talk exterior painting with Mike Heath. After that we sat and drank a coffee. We had an appt. with Manuela Felder to discuss some interior painting and stucco. Our appt. was at 4:30 but we went a little early. I went along with him because they are friends of ours. Good thing we went early! We talked about the things she wanted done and then we kept talking and talking! Finally we sat down and had a few cups of coffee.....not american coffee...swiss coffee that was definitely not watered down. Delicious. We talked and laughed in their beautifully decorated home.....she needs to open a decorating business. Talk finally wound around to food and all the beautiful vegetables they grow. Great company and good talk is sometimes what we need to keep perspective. Her husband came home and we had a nice shot of Grappa-----now I've left you with a word to look up! When we finally left 3 hours and 15 minutes later we were so glad to have been there. Good conversation with good people!
Our day ended at my mom's house that they are preparing to buy. There's alot of work to be done there---painting...ripping out carpet...patching...caulking...carpentry work. We were there for an hour and a half talking and writing down. We have our work cut out for us to get all these estimates done! But we are so thankful for the opportunity.....it's our livelihood!
I'll leave you with this thought. If a contractor is building your home and tries to force you into choosing between just 2-3 colors---don't fall for it. They've built in the price of the paint...got a deal on some terrible flat paint....and don't want to bicker with you. Most of the time a person is so overwhelmed with the construction of the house you just think...Oh well maybe we can paint what we want later. We want you to know that the painting does not have to be included in the price of the house. You can hire an outside painter (contractors don't like this but it's your choice!) and choose from thousands of paint swatches! You could roll around on the floor with them until you know what you want. My point is this---homeowners often groan after the house is done and say they wish they would've painted the colors they wanted. We can offer that to you. It's your house and your choice! The contractors can take the paint bid right out of the contract. Often times it's a hefty chunk---and you get to pick from only 3 colors? It's a rip-off...stay clear!
Heres to a good day of estimates...and a better day of getting closer to friends!
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