These folks are among the most knowledgeable builders in the world and they are also some of the most knowledgeable builders in the world. They are a well established name in the home building industry but they have an even bigger presence online. They have built dozens of homes all across the world and have a vast network of contacts and people who can answer any questions you might have about the home building industry.
That’s certainly true. They have built homes all across the world. But that doesn’t mean you should expect them to answer all your questions.
I’ve seen and heard all sorts of people come to me with questions about home building. They all seem to have a similar complaint. The home building industry is a very large industry and you should expect to hear a lot of questions about it.
Like the rest of the world, many home builders are facing a shortage of skilled tradesmen in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. In the UK alone, there are over 100,000 apprentices that are currently out of work. In the US, there are over 100,000 apprentices that are currently out of work. The problem is the unemployment rate has not budged above 7 percent for a long time.
It is true that there are very few new construction jobs. For much of my career in the construction industry, I was the only person on the site doing construction. In many parts of the country, there aren’t anymore construction jobs at all. To see a construction site with a handful of people still doing construction every morning is a sad reflection on our society.
For those of you that are stuck in a construction job, you have three options: work as a laborer, a machinist, or a carpenter. Laborers and machinists are the easiest jobs to get, they usually have a lot of flexibility and no commute. Carpenters, on the other hand, are a notoriously bad fit for construction sites. These workers have to commute long distances to get to their jobs, and they usually have to carry heavy tools.
There are three things that carpenters can do that are helpful to building a home. The first is to work with the building materials themselves. Rather than hire someone to build your home out of plywood and nails, hire a carpenter to work with a saw. This will allow you to have a much stronger foundation for your home, and a much better chance that the wood is strong enough to withstand the loads you are likely to run into while building the home.
While a lot of home builders are only in it for the money, a lot of them also are just in it for the experience. Carpenters can earn some serious money making home repairs. You may not be able to afford them, but you can certainly get some good advice on what the right tools are for your particular job.
Metzler is a woodworking company that is a staple for the DIY community. They specialize in making all kinds of woodwork, from cabinets to flooring, and everything in between. Their website is an excellent resource for finding out about their services.
Metzler also has an awesome Facebook page where they post videos of their own home repair services.