Category Construction And Renovation

Construction And Renovation

Construction And Renovation, PodCast

Episode 34 – Contractor? Let’s Ask The IRS

It's a fine line between hiring a Contractor and an Employee. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a 20 Point List to make the decision...

KenBarrett
March 22, 2016

Construction And Renovation, Operation And Repairs, PodCast, The Business Side Of The Business

Episode 26 – Bulkheads

Older Laundromats normally had rows of Top Load washing machines. They backed up against a bulkhead that was run through the store. These tended to be short and narrow. ...

KenBarrett
January 27, 2016
4 Comments

Construction And Renovation, Operation And Repairs, The Business Side Of The Business

Coin Laundry Bulkheads- Definition and Explanation

Older Laundromats normally had rows of Top Load washing machines. They backed up against a bulkhead that was run through the store. These tended to be short and narrow. Typically about the height of the back of the Top Load washer and about 12' to 16' across.

KenBarrett
December 19, 2015

Construction And Renovation, The Business Side Of The Business

Imonex Coin Drop Install

After reviewing a number of methods, including costs, future plans and, of course, some customer input the decision was made to install Imonex Coin Drops on the large washers and dryers. One of my change machines will then be converted to Dollar Coin and Dollar Token dispensing. This setup will allow all of my machines to continue to take quarters as well as $1 coin and $1 tokens and other machines can be upgraded in the future.

KenBarrett
December 15, 2015

Construction And Renovation

Installing A Change Machine In The Laundromat

Installing A Change Machine In The Laundromat In the original construction on Washin Anniston Coin Laundry I installed a double, rear access change machine. This machine has 2 separate systems inside including power supplies, bill…

KenBarrett
September 19, 2015

Construction And Renovation

Laundromat Construction Walls and Bulkheads

With the proper plan and coordination renovating a closed Laundromat with a complete make over can usually be completed in about 60 to 90 days.

KenBarrett
May 4, 2015

21 Day Blogging Challenge, Construction And Renovation

Laundromat Construction- Trenching

This location was a Laundromat previously so most of the infrastructure is complete but due to some layout changes there is some concrete that needs to be cut.

KenBarrett
April 6, 2015
2 Comments

Construction And Renovation, Laundry

Dryer Fill Line

Adding a Fill Line to the front of the dryer door shows customers how to get the best dry for the least money, prevents overloading and wrinkling of clothes and reduces the amount of dryers that one customer will use.

KenBarrett
November 23, 2014

Construction And Renovation, The "Other" Category

Did You Miss Me?

I have been taking a break to spend some time with the family and working on a couple of other projects but I just wanted to do a quick post to let you know I'm still here.