21 October 2015 | 8 replies
This is a brief summary of what the property needs:Exterior:remove old roof and replace with new one (Shingles/asphalt)Some serious landscaping (Removing plants, trimming tree branches etc)Partial Painting (Brick/Aluminium siding)New garage doorInterior:Install drywall in the lower level of the house (it's a split level house)PaintingDemo wall between kitchen and living room to make it an open layoutRemodel 2 bathrooms (Tiling, new countertops etc)Panting kitchen cabintes and install hardware, new appliances, tile, and new countertops.Installing carpet on the family room and basementReplace closet/bedroom doors and trimReplacing and installing outlets/switches New water heater Install laminate The total project costs came at 67K (including an 11 % fee or 6,700 the contractor is charging me for running the project).
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10 December 2019 | 11 replies
I see the reasoning for it and I've met too many plumbers that shoot themselves in the foot by messing up the trim.
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14 May 2020 | 7 replies
I do stop by once or twice a year to trim bushes and low hanging limbs so that I can keep shrubs the size I want but mowing and snow removal is simple and something most renters should be able to do.
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7 October 2020 | 0 replies
To-Do List- [x] Game plan and strategizing- [x] Walk showroom of our wholesale supplier to see what all is offered- [ ] Look at other building supply places- [ ] Come up with name- [ ] Apply for EIN- [ ] LLC- [ ] Talk to CPA- [ ] Get bank account- [ ] Research properties- [ ] Find capital partners to get started- [x] Research real estate classes- [x] Come up with a list of things Isayah knows how to doIsayah’s Skills-Tree trimming-Countertop fabrication and installation-Cabinet installation-Construction (framing, joists, subfloors, etc.)
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25 August 2020 | 3 replies
An approximation works, and assume full costs (trimming, paint, etc and some work around electrical, ducts, etc).
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13 July 2016 | 5 replies
Since the door is black, I'd keep the white trim and add some black vinyl shutters on the windows to match the door and leave the white trim.
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10 October 2016 | 3 replies
Trim outside tree limbs so mice won't use the higher limbs to drop onto the house to get in.. you'd be surprised.
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1 February 2017 | 3 replies
Paint: I've been using Skyline Steel from SW for the walls and Felted Wood for the trim.