Category Archives: General

Career In Construction

Did you know, October is Career In Construction month? We may be biased, but we think it is the best industry to work in! A career in construction is exciting, rewarding and challenging. Within the construction industry, there are many roles and career paths you can take.


Types of Proposals

At Home Check Plus, we have a few types of proposal options. The reason being, we do a wide variety of different projects of all sizes and complexity. Continue reading to learn more about each proposal type.


Tape Measure Fun Facts!

The tape measure is easily the most used and important tool in our tool box. Dale always says, “Measure twice, cut once.” In honor of National Tape Measure Day, here are some interesting history and fun facts about the tape measure.



Why Choose a Design-Build Remodeling Contractor

One of the aspects I enjoy most about my job is seeing a project go from concept to completion. The process is incredibly satisfying. The great thing about being a design-build contractor, is we get to experience this on a regular basis; both with residential and Dale Gruber Construction’s commercial projects. We also get to work closely […]



Tool Time – Architect’s Scale

An architect scale, a tool we use regularly, is a specialized ruler designed to aid in the drafting and measuring of architectural drawings. Here’s some information about architect scales you might not know. 


Dale Gruber’s Hammer Guide

One might think a hammer is a hammer, right? Actually, there are different hammers for different applications. The wide variety of hammer designs lets you find one that’s right for your project. Here are three of the most common types of hammers:


Tool Time – Level

A level is one of the many tools we use on a regular basis. Since it is such an important tool for our trade we thought we’d do a little research on the level. Did you know…?


New Home Construction!

While our day to day business consists mainly of home remodeling and handyman projects, we usually build about one custom home each year. It is a nice change of pace and enjoyable to see something truly built from the ground up. We’re in the process of building a new home in St. Cloud — check […]