International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March every year around the world. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights particularly in the workforce. Did you know over the last five years, the number of male farmers fell, while the number of women rose: Female producers now make up…
Great Read! Before he died, a father said to his son; “Here is a watch that your grandfather gave me. It is almost 200 years old. Before I give it to you, go to the jewelry store downtown. Tell them that I want to sell it, and see how much they offer you.” The son…
There are so many levels and types of internships. There are paid and unpaid internships. Here at DC and H, our internship model is a paid internship. What we teach We teach you the four components to step into any company to stand out and be successful. 1. Sales – nothing happens without the initial…
It’s been a long summer. The sun and heat have been working on your home for the last 8 months. So what does that mean? Well for starters, it is time to caulk your home again and address the gaps. These are the entrance points for cold air. They also work as the exits for…
DC&H Internship Since sophomore year in high school when I was first introduced to Construction Management, I quickly took a strong interest in it. I had taken many different career courses but none that interested me as much as the construction field did. Turning your own or others’ dreams into a reality grabbed me and…
Backer board is a substrate material for tile. Unlike plywood and other wood substrates that can warp, backer board is hard and flat, so it won’t buckle. Its stability allows you to adhere tile using a thinset mortar, making it relatively easy to create a tile surface that’s level and consistent. All of this gives…
Hello DC and H family. I’m Dave Flaishans and the newest project manager to join the family. I’m originally from Michigan and after 22 years of traveling the globe in the Marine Corps I landed in Texas which I have called home since 2007. Today I would like to provide an inexpensive way to…
In 1911 two exploration groups had a goal to be the first ever to reach the South Pole. One group had painstakingly researched, planned and looked at the journey from every angle. They had a well planned route, food and supply stored along the way. This led to them arriving at the South Pole first…
It is now the start of bee swarming season. I am going to talk about swarms, bees which have moved into your home or structure, what to do, and what not to do when you see bees. First, let’s talk about swarms. Bees swarm for a few reasons. Bees will swarm to replace an aging…
If you properly prepare your home before painting and seal the paint, your paint job will have a greater chance of lasting longer. When you perform regular maintenance like cleaning baseboards and wiping down scuff marks you will help keep your paint in tip top shape. If you’re ready to update your paint, keep these…