Now, I'm just a stupid tile guy who installs the stuff, but my wife is a potter and actually makes all kinds of ceramics, including tile.

Instead, suggest that he look into doing a monetized installment sale.

I always thought it would be good to install solar or wind at the tower so it is self sustaining.

My effort driving there would have been useless.My advice, if you have some bandwith in your cash flow, you should just call a handyman or have your tenants do it (and give them a rent credit) .I had one of my tenant install to 6 fence boards (literally just buy the materials at home depot and hammer nails on the fence posts).

Garage already has its own door entry and windows on each side with 2 solar panels on the roof.

hey folks, I need my driveway repaired and a gate installed any referrals would be greatly appreciated.  

We only hire out the bathroom remodels, as we have learned to paint, rip up old carpet, install Allure, change light fixtures and hang faux wood blinds.  

1) Does anyone have any recommendations for residential HVAC installers that do work in Minneapolis?

Your obligation is to tell them their is no fix and that if they like they can pay to replace it with a new one.You could also buy a inexpensive one on sale and install it next spring if you are really generous.

(water in the basement but French drain is installed) Everything else is painted and she has new carpet down.