Usually I paint them a shade darker than the walls and tack them to the wall about one-half inch above the floor.Now that the paint is put away, it’s time to install the plush carpet and a dense quality pad beneath it.

From where I sit, the government is allowing an entire culture to sit around on its collective *** all the while collecting Uncle Sam dole outs and expecting more - shades of New Orleans.

okay, here's an example:we're currently negotiating a house in the number one school district in the statein a premium townshipin a specific area with absolutely beautiful homes around iton a .35 acre nicely shaded flat lotwith a sunset right in the back yardthat is in need of minor repairsthat looks aweful to the untrained eye - and i mean badthat smells like catswith hardwood floors throughoutin need of a kitchen redo (cabinet refacing)needs minor upgrades to bathroomneeds quick finishing walls in basement, throw down some rugsneeds driveway pavingHOUSE was a rental, husband passed and wife wants to sell it.asking price: 299,000 - as is - it is probably priced about okay for the condition it is in.Price we're negotiating for - 265,000 (maximum)Projected repairs - 23,000 (we do the work - 1 month completion)Projected Closing Costs (X2) - 28,000Projected Holding Costs - 15,000 (6 months - 8% 30 yr term - just a regular PITI)ARV - 395,000Profit - 75,000the above numbers are extremely conservative.

They carefully parked their cycles in the shade, two are openly approaching opposite sides of the building and the third is on the radio.

Another highly visible feature is your window treatment and lamp shade choices.

to make a offer on my first deal should i just try and guess a repair cost. i really have no idea what to look for besides basic appliances and things i would change but cost wise im in darker waters. im also guessing that the end buyer already has a contractor that will do the work so bringing in my own to do a estimate is useless unless im the end buyer.

A note of caution, if you are using a dark stain to hide pet stains , it's just going to make them darker, will not hide.

I think they moved recently to Spring Valley.http://www.marjan-stone.com/I prefer "absolute black" with white, shaker-style cabinets or "Santa Cecilia" or "Giallo Ornamental" with darker cabinets.

According to the previous landscapers the property has too much shade to grow grass with any frequency and one landscaper refused to do a bi monthly service contract because he would be taking my money unnecessarily.3) no pictures to verify work.

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