B. Chaney Improvements’ staff hopes you have a fun Labor Day weekend!
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and the start of the busy Fall season. Some will be sad (students), while others (parents and those who love cooler temperatures) have been anticipating this time of year for months. No matter your perspective, the B. Chaney staff members hope it was a great Summer.
B. Chaney‘s professional builders love working on custom home projects and home improvements during the cooler months. Other things they love are trivia questions and great feedback about their work, because it is a labor love. Below are some facts about the upcoming holiday and comments from satisfied customers.
Most people know that Labor Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It used to be the last hurrah before the school year started. However, many might not know it honors the American labor movement. This movement brought strength, prosperity and well-being to the country as it was booming in the late 19th Century.
This year’s Labor Day holiday is Monday, September 5th.
Trivia Facts About Labor Day
* The first ever Labor Day celebrated in the U.S. was on September 5, 1882 in New York City, which was planned by the Central Labor Union.
* The first state to celebrate Labor Day was Oregon. The legal holiday was celebrated in 1887.
* Labor Day was made a National Holiday by Grover Cleveland when he signed an act in 1894, making it a federal holiday.
* Before Labor Day act was passed, an average workday was 12 hours long, seven days a week, even for children of age 5.
Quotes About Labor Day
“The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.” – Émile Zola
“The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.” – Wayne Gretzky
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison
A Compliment About B. Chaney’s Labor
We love to hear great feedback about our work. It makes us feel good, because we know that we have met and exceeded expectations. Here are a few words from Lisa:
“He’s a very trustworthy guy (Brad Chaney). He had my best interest in mind the entire time he was working. I felt comfortable with the key to my home in his hands.” – Lisa, Mt, Pleasant, SC
B. Chaney Improvements is a licensed builder with decades of experience building custom homes; remodeling and renovating homes; and doing home repair throughout the Charleston, SC area, including Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, North Charleston, etc… If you would like to schedule a time to meet with Brad, contact him here.