Robert's Home Repair and Renovation

In 1978 I was in my second year of operating a woodworking shop in Minneapolis, MN. My partner and I restored antique furniture, custom-built furniture, and repaired anything made of wood that came through the door. It was very satisfying to do the good work that we did but we weren't making any money. To help us stay afloat I began working on framing crews building new houses in the Twin Cities suburbs. I became fascinated with home construction and eventually joined the carpenter's union as an apprentice in 1980, working for a company that specialized in commercial construction. When I had a thorough grasp of how houses and buildings are put together I moved on to work with remodeling crews in the Twin Cities and Chicago area. While performing my tasks as a carpenter I always made a point of talking with workers from other trades, like electricians and plumbers, and tried to learn from them. This has really paid off in my handyman work and allowed me to expand the range of services I can offer. I've also been a licensed registered nurse since 1989 and pursued dual careers in carpentry and nursing for 25 years until I retired from nursing. I approached both professions with the same discipline and integrity.