Why Home Solutions Too?
Why do I offer TWC- Home Solutions???
You can read about the why of the name Tanglewood Concepts on my business page. So this is why I am offering “TWC-Home Solutions”. (Tanglewood Concepts- Home Solutions).
The home side, well that came more from my mom. And, as the saying (somewhat) goes, “You can take the girl out of construction, but you can’t take construction out of the girl.” My primary focus with my business is bookkeeping and working with small businesses, but I knew I could not walk away from the construction/home area.
When I was in 3rd grade, my mom had the opportunity to become an air traffic controller in a permanent location in Wisconsin. I grew up in Wisconsin and consider myself from there. Between the Midwest culture, along with my grandpa and mom instilling in me the fine balance of working hard and enjoying life, I developed the work ethic & personality I have today. Somehow, I also found my love of all things ‘construction’.
The “Various” Tasks
During my years in Wisconsin, I watched my mom have to take on so many tasks as a single mom. She was fortunate and worked at a military base where so many were like family and were able to help her out. Not everyone has that. If I can’t help, I have a network of people that can.
The homeowner’s journal…
I am a DIYer…and my family changes out furniture more often than I’d like to admit. The Homeowner’s Journal started for my family because we were constantly forgetting what color we used to paint a room.
But the journal really became useful when we added the measurements of our living room/dining room and put this into digital format. We’d be out shopping and find a great piece of furniture, we would pull up the room dimensions and see if it would fit. This has saved us a few trips…and back pain.
The journal evolved over the years to include items such as emergency shut-off locations. (Just imagine how that came to be…). Then the need for a house/pet sitter entered the equation.
Measuring/Design Services…
As I mentioned above, having measurements of even just certain rooms has saved us time and money because we were able to determine fit before purchase. Having the measurements have also aided us in determining kitchen and home remodel plans before going in to work with sales associates. I can be an impulse buyer…this has helped.
What skills allow me to bring value to your needs?
I like to bring laughter to any project!
I have a degree in Interior Design—I do not decorate folks. That is not a strength of mine. I will offer advice on finishes and space planning but when it comes to décor, I’m out. We’ll get you someone that’s good at that.
For the last 25+ years, I have been in and around the housing/construction industry. I consider myself very fortunate that I had several years of working on-site for a new home builder as well as working with a company that revitalized old commercial buildings. The real-world learning combined with the in-school training gives me an edge.
I have worked with permitting so I understand that lingo. I love space planning, especially closets, baths and kitchens. With my drafting experience (AutoCAD) and codes, I can assist homeowners with design ideas before the expense of permitting or architect/engineering.