In the Spring of 2024 while waiting for a new job to begin, I finished the basement of a 4k sf single family home in Maryland.
This project has helped me learn immensely about the trades and the importance of experience across all fields from framing to plumbing to electrical to shower waterproofing. All aspects of this project involved complications that experienced general contractors get good at handling on a regular basis for their customers.
The right tool for the job, the right materials and equipment, from the right people, can make the difference to make a successful and lasting finished product. Logistics, storage, and procurement are all underrated aspects to what goes into making a full service construction project come together.
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