Recent content by Craig Lawrence

Looking for some help with hose reels. I do mainly wood restoration and I use portable washers. I am tired of winding up the hoses after each job by hand. I was thinking of getting a portable reel to just carry the hose, and take off only what I need for each job and then rewind it. I wanted to...

I just wanted to know what type of camera everyone was using to build their photo albums. I have a 35m camera that I don't like and want to get a new one. I'm thinking of getting a digital and wanted to know what others were using and what type is recomened. Can you get a digital camera in a...

Sounds like a great idea to me. I'm from upstate N.Y. about 3 1/2 hours from Philly. Northern N.J. or maybe Allentown would be better for me but would not rule out Philly. Saturday would be best to allow for travel time.

I use many methods with the best results coming from the newspaper. We also hand out flyers in the neighborhood we are currently working in, display yard signs, repeat business, referals, yellow pages, moving buill board (trailer) and home shows. ------------------ Craig Lawrence Leisure Time Decks

I know you said it was raining but put a LITTLE water on the deck, in various places, if the water starts to soak in, then the finish has worn off and you will only have to clean and seal. On the spindles it will be a little harder to do this, you may have to strip it there. ------------------...

I have a trex deck on my house and love it. Do not worry about getting anything on the deck if you are only cleaning the rail. Trex will take a stain so do not drip any type of finish on it. Should you get some on just lightly sand it out, it will not absorb in to deep. The color will change at...

Mike, I would bid the deck like any other deck and on seperate items I would estimate the time and material. On a table, chairs, trellis, etc. it should not take that long. The materials would be minimal, so your chance for making a mistake should be limited. ------------------ Craig...

I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to reply. I will invest in a small generator and the halogen lights. My original concern was running extension cords off the building, I did not want to be moving cords all the time, plus the shock hazard. I will be ordering a hot water machine...

This question is for those of you who do flat work at night. What type of spot lights do you use and how do you set them up. I just landed the first of what I hope to be many commercial jobs. Any tips you could share would be appreaciated. ------------------ Craig Lawrence Leisure Time Decks

Cleaner Times magazine is taking a survey which everybody here could probably benefit. Check it out at www.cleanertimes.com The results will be available in June. ------------------ Craig Lawrence Leisure Time Decks

Saw a 1939 ford pick up (custom) yellow with orange lettering. Looked very sharp! Craig Lawrence ------------------ Craig Lawrence Leisure Time Decks

Jordon, What I would like to know is how long it would keep the deck looking good. When I use a clear I use Wolmans. After 1 year the deck is grey but the water is still repelling and protecting the wood. I don't think a home owner would be happy if their deck turned grey after a year but were...

Hi Dan, Yes we built the decks. That is the other side of our business. We usually build in Trex but when we build in p.t. we also clean and seal. Craig ------------------

Ron, Call the pwna and ask for Andrew. 301-941-1064 Craig Lawrence ------------------

Craig, Nice post I liked your point on raising prices and still increasing business. Dave, I didn't see where Craig was bashing you at all. The only person you have to satisfy with your income or business volume is you. If your happy who cares what anybody else thinks. Try look at these post...