Dan Did It

04/13/2026

“Window shoppers” and “tire kickers” don’t just affect retail—they can be especially costly for construction companies, where each inquiry often requires significant upfront work. Here’s a focused summary including that angle:
How they hurt businesses (including construction)
1. Wasted time and skilled labor
In retail, it’s sales staff; in construction, it’s estimators, project managers, or even owners.
Contractors may spend hours visiting job sites, taking measurements, and preparing detailed bids—only for the client to never move forward.
2. High pre-sale costs (especially in construction)
Unlike casual retail browsing, construction inquiries often involve real expenses:
Travel to job sites
Design sketches or planning
Material takeoffs and pricing
All of this is unpaid if the client is just “shopping around.”
3. Opportunity cost (lost real jobs)
Time spent on non-serious leads prevents businesses from:
Following up with committed customers
Completing active projects faster
Bidding on higher-quality opportunities
For contractors, this can mean missing out on profitable jobs with tight timelines.
4. Price shopping and bid farming
A major issue in construction:
Some clients collect multiple bids just to use one contractor’s detailed estimate to negotiate a lower price elsewhere.
This drives down margins and commoditizes skilled work.
5. Distorted demand signals
Frequent inquiries can mislead businesses into thinking demand is stronger than it is.
Contractors might hire more staff or order materials based on “interest” that never converts.
6. Resource and inventory inefficiency
In retail: product handling, wear, and restocking.
In construction: time spent sourcing materials, contacting suppliers, or reserving subcontractors for jobs that never happen.
7. Cash flow strain
Construction companies rely heavily on steady project pipelines.
Too many non-serious leads can create gaps between paying jobs, making revenue unpredictable.
8. Employee frustration and burnout
Retail staff deal with repetitive non-buyers.
Construction professionals deal with repeated unpaid estimates and ghosting clients, which can be even more discouraging given the effort involved.
Bottom line
While casual interest can occasionally turn into future business, excessive window shopping and tire kicking are far more damaging in construction than in retail. They consume time, expertise, and real money upfront, reducing profitability and making it harder to focus on serious, high-value clients.

03/30/2026

Out with the old, in with the new. This kitchen was in dire need of updating, especially after having plumbing issues. I was referred to this job by my electrician, just to replace the ceiling, but after talking to the client it was time for an update...yes, the original stove to the house, finished in the summer of 1976, was still operational until it was removed. This kitchen got the works, new paint, new floors, more cabinets and 3 custom floating shelves stained to match. If you're thinking about updating your space, whether it's a small job or a large remodel, we're here for you. High end quality at reasonable rates. 30+ years in remodeling, new construction and historical restoration. Kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows, flooring, decks and more!
Phone: (419)250-9224
Website: diditconstruction.com
Email: [email protected]

01/25/2026

🚨WINTER WARNING🚨
🚨DON’T LET SNOW GAS YOU🚨

See this?

That little pipe in the snow is your furnace / hot water heater exhaust vent — and if it gets buried, it can trap deadly carbon monoxide inside your home.

CO is odorless, silent, and savage.
You won’t smell it.
You won’t see it.
You’ll just feel sleepy… and that’s the dangerous part.

🛑 Clear snow from exhaust vents
🛑 Check on elderly neighbors
🛑 Make sure CO detectors work
🛑 Don’t let winter try to take you out like a sneaky villain

Stay warm. Stay alive. Stay un-haunted, holler heathens. 💀❄️🚒

01/15/2026

There's currently a trend, where homeowners are wanting to paint exposed floor framing in their basements. I want to share my thoughts on this, having spent the majority of my days remodeling and renovating new, older and historical homes.

Painting floor joists can conceal existing or future hidden water damage, leading to more severe structural problems down the line.

Key risks include:

Concealment of Existing Damage:
Paint can cover up initial signs of water damage, such as stains or discoloration, making it difficult to detect existing issues like rot or mold.

Trapping Moisture:
Applying paint to damp wood can seal in moisture. This creates an ideal environment for mold and mildew growth and accelerates the wood's decay from the inside out.

In my opinion, this is going to cost homeowners a lot ... I wouldn't do it!

The picture below is not a project that I'm taking credit for. Only added my logo to it for this informative post alone!

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Running a business is really hard.

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends will expect discounts on everything and value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner..... All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend...

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5-10 years. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially this past year.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient….. and hopefully more of us will stick around!

I copied this from a friend and thought it was pretty spot on with regards to most small businesses!

12/05/2025

11/27/2025

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