Category Archive: Construction
Creating Nothing Out of Something
Wausau developers yearn to dump concrete over every inch of the city’s soil. Many Wausau residents spoke out against such abomination at the latest Westside Master Plan meeting.
Marathon Park is the next target of the evil concrete-pouring developers. They hope to eliminate trees, grass and recreation areas, and mix the remnants into a steamy, black witch’s cauldron. Developers can bank on the fact that the final stew will plug plenty of green paper into their already fat pockets.
Contracting Disease
Why is it so darn difficult to find a contractor in this town? Notice I didn’t say “professional” contractor, or “reliable” contractor, or even “good” contractor. I mean any contractor. Finding a reliable contractor in the Wausau area is akin to pulling the proverbial teeth.
I always dread it when something in my home needs a repair that’s beyond my level of expertise and I have to begin the search to find a “professional” to do the work for me. The experts on HGTV and the Discovery Home channel always tell you to get at least three estimates for any home …