Rick Mackay’s Remodeling Wisdom: Stories from Dependable Remodeling
Rick Mackay is a longtime contractor in Denver, Colorado. He owns Dependable Remodeling and has worked in the industry for 50 years. He started with hands-on building classes at a local college.
Rick learned a lot by working for different contractors. He says the best way to learn is by doing the work yourself. He also worked with top builders to gain more skills.
“You just learn by doing, and I think most people in most fields can attest to that.” ~ Rick MacKay
Rick wrote a book called “Psychotic Remodeling.” The book is full of funny and crazy stories from his work. He shares tips on how to avoid common remodeling problems.
He started writing after getting some stories published in a magazine. The book is still popular after 20 years. Rick says the stories are timeless and people love the humor.
Rick works mostly by himself but sometimes hires trusted friends for big jobs. He has strong relationships with plumbers, electricians, and drywallers. He says teamwork is important for success.
He likes working with referrals and designers he knows well. This helps him avoid difficult clients. Rick says it’s important to be dependable and reliable.
Rick has lived in Colorado for a long time. He says clients trust him because he is local and easy to find. He keeps the same phone number for many years.
He does not want to grow his business anymore. He is planning to build two new homes for his family. After that, Rick is thinking about retirement.
He enjoys sharing his stories and advice with others. Rick says his book is a great gift for homeowners or dads. The book has short chapters and is easy to read.
Rick is happy to talk with people about remodeling. He invites people to visit his website or email him. He wants to help others learn from his experiences.
Rick Mackay, Dependable Remodeling:RickMackay.com
DependableRemodeling@hotmail.com
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Learning on the Job:
Rick believes hands-on experience is the best way to learn remodeling and contracting. -
Writing and Humor:
He wrote a humorous book about remodeling to share funny and helpful stories. -
Working with Subcontractors:
Rick values long-term relationships with trusted tradespeople for big projects. -
Choosing Clients:
He prefers working with referrals and designers to avoid difficult clients. -
Staying Local:
Rick thinks being a local contractor helps build trust with clients. -
Business Growth:
He is not looking to expand his business and is planning for retirement. -
Teaching and Sharing Knowledge:
Rick enjoys teaching homeowners and sharing his expertise.
