10/17/2026
Some advice I’ve absorbed from my father who was also a contractor, he did concrete and masonry as well as general construction, pretty much the same thing we do now. He always said take care of your feet, watch out for your knees and back! I took that advice to heart! I am 63 years old and still work in the field with the guys, my advice to everyone, get a pedicure every month, and lift with your legs not your back! I have never had a knee or hip replacement nor have I any back problems to speak of and I have been hands on in this industry since I was really 7-8 years old helping my father on the job sites.. I think that is an accomplishment in this industry, I know guys younger than me who have had both knees, hips and major back surgery and have major health issues.. I feel very lucky to have had a father who burned that advice into both me and my brother while we worked with him!
