Formerly a "Mad Men" Advertising guy, I decied to change careers, first working for a contractor and later a furniture company, because I wanted to be able to have more tangible evidence of my efforts at the end of the day. All told, I have around 30 years of experience in the building industry. I have also personally owned and restored three old houses in my life: an 1890s Victorian farm house, a 1902 Edwardian and currently a 1930s Arts and Crafts house built by my grandfather. I guess you could say I'm an "old house guy."