You know, when I’m on a job, I start with the ground. If the soil’s not stable, the whole thing goes to hell. I test a few samples, check the load it can hold, and compare that to what the building needs. Then I lay a base— concrete or stone— that’s thicker than it looks, so it can spread the weight out. I never guess. I measure, I check, and if something feels off I redo it. That’s how you make a foundation strong enough for an empire.

That’s the truth on the job site and in life. One loose nail and the whole frame can fall. We keep the work tight and double‑check every joint, ’cause a single mistake can cost more than just a few dollars. It’s all about doing it right the first time.