This artical originally posted in the Pugit Sound Business Journal (issue 39086), published September 29, 2023 in Small Business Voices, a forum for sharing best practices. AmyWorks owner capitalizes on home remodeling trend By Neetish Basnet The four-story house in Pennsylvania where Amy Ecklund grew up always had something that needed fixing. If there wasn't, Ecklund’s father, who was a plumber, would create a home improvement project. Ecklund (who uses the pronoun they) became the apprentice. They ran down the stairs to the basement, grabbed tools and learned the nuts and bolts … [Read more...] about All the Tools for Success
Archives for 2023
Major Grant to Wood Technology Center at Seattle Central College
Amy Ecklund of AmyWorks serves as co-chair of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Wood Tech Center. We all celebrate a generous grant from the Lowes Foundation. The Lowe’s Foundation announced a $750,000 grant to Seattle Central College’s Wood Technology Center. The award — part of a new 5-year, $50 million Lowe’s initiative to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers — is one of eleven first-round grants to community colleges nationwide. “Eighty-five percent of contractors tell us they have trouble finding the skilled trades workers they need,” said Denise Hill, Lowe’s … [Read more...] about Major Grant to Wood Technology Center at Seattle Central College
Remodelers’ Council Builder of the Year
AmyWorks, Inc. owner Amy Ecklund recognized as Remodelers’ Council Builder of the Year by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. AmyWorks, Inc. owner Amy Ecklund was recognized as the Remodelers’ Council Builder of the Year by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) at the 37th annual Remodeling/Trades Remodeling Excellence Awards. The Remodelers’ Council is a fellowship of remodelers and associates who share their acquired industry knowledge and business practices, promote the general welfare of their membership and sustain … [Read more...] about Remodelers’ Council Builder of the Year
King5 Interviews Amy of AmyWorks
Dear Procrastinating Homeowner
First, let me say, I feel your shame and overwhelmed feelings.Your only wish is to have your 1950’s bathroom brought into the modern century! How are you supposed to know what to do when there isn’t even an instruction manual for all this stuff?! Where do you even begin? I got you! Read on! Do you walk into your bathroom and wish you had a magic wand? Are you embarrassed by the pink toilet and tub combination that was installed before you were even born? Does the black-spotted caulk make you cringe every time you try to take a relaxing bath? Are you paralyzed by all the decisions you … [Read more...] about Dear Procrastinating Homeowner
What Decisions Need To Be Made To Do A Bathroom Remodel?
In part 1 we covered the big picture for starting a bathroom remodel. Now let’s talk about all the selections that go into making the bathroom remodel a reflection of your dream. Selections (as they’re called in the remodeling world) are simply the fixtures that will be replacing the tired, old things that you want to change. These include: That’s a lot of information! I covered most things, and this will give you a good start on getting your list together to start planning the big job. Listen to Episodes 20 & 21 "Lets Talk Home Repair" for a discussion about … [Read more...] about What Decisions Need To Be Made To Do A Bathroom Remodel?
Part 1: What Are The Steps To Doing A Bathroom Remodel?
Are you thinking of renovating your tired bathroom? Read on for some advice on how to go about it and some of the 130 or so decisions you’ll need to make. Keep an eye out for Part 2 where we will cover some of the many, many decisions associated with each of the steps above. Listen to Episode 20 and 21 of “Let’s Talk Home Repair” for a discussion about this very subject. … [Read more...] about Part 1: What Are The Steps To Doing A Bathroom Remodel?
