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Marcus Auerbach First Spec Home / New Constructions - Pictures & Lessons
28 December 2018 | 28 replies
Peter, good questions, I don't have a definitive list, but let me give it a shot:- surveyor, engineer- architect- project manager (can be the GC)- book-keeping, accounts payable- port-a-john service- excavator- basement contractor- water and sewer contractor (we needed directional boring)- contractor material supply house- framers, rough carpenters- roofers (gutters)- window installer- disposal crew, job site cleaners, dumpsters- fireplace contractor- HVAC- plumber- electrician- insulation (spray, stuff, blow in)- drywaller- texture- painters- finish carpenters (doors, trim, millwork)- stain contractor- cabinet installer- hardwood floor installer- tile contractor- carpet installers- siding contractor- caulker- flat-work contractor (concrete)- back fill / finish grade (excavator)- landscaper- installer (closet shelves, door hardware, towel bars etc)- cleaning crew- RealtorIn Wisconsin the GC markup is typically about 8% - for about 500 hours of work - just so you know what you sign up for.
David Robertson Detailed Scope of Work vs "Turnkey" SOW Language
7 January 2015 | 5 replies
I dislike the verbiage you're referring to as 'turn-key'...Good: * Install new cabinetry per attached layout using XXX manufacturer and YYY finish* Install grade 2 granite and 11" overhang on bar* Install backsplash, XXX tile, YYY pattern* Install grade 2 oak flooring, stain and 2 coats polyurethane, standard non-mix minwax color* Remove wall between kitchen and dining room PER ATTACHED FLOOR PLAN* Install new Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel appliance package (Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator)* Install XXX Kitchen Faucet* Install 3/4HP Badger Disposal* Rough and Trim out for electrical and plumbing to code PER ATTACHED PLAN* 20 yard dumpster* Labor for demolition per plan* PortapottyTotal: $50,000Bad: * Renovate kitchen and remove wall between kitchen and dining room as discussed* Install new appliance package* Install new fixturesTotal: $50,000Equally bad -* Install new cabinetry per attached layout using XXX manufacturer and YYY finish* Install grade 2 granite and 11" overhang on bar* Install backsplash, XXX tile, YYY pattern* Install grade 2 oak flooring, stain and 2 coats polyurethane, standard non-mix minwax color* Remove wall between kitchen and dining room PER ATTACHED FLOOR PLAN* Install new Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel appliance package (Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator)* Install XXX Kitchen Faucet* Install 3/4HP Badger Disposal* Rough and Trim out for electrical and plumbing to code PER ATTACHED PLAN* 20 yard dumpster* Labor for demolition per plan* Portapotty* Use 10x 2x4x8, 10lf 12x4 LVL, 1x5lb box framing nails, 15lf 3/4" CPVC pipe, 1 bottle CPVC glue, 4x 45deg CVPC fittings, etc...
Account Closed Hoarder Condo Clean and Flip
1 March 2023 | 0 replies
There were about 12 contractor bags full of mannequin heads in addition to a wig dryer, 3 boxes of wigs (donated to a cancer charity), lots of carpet stains and general filth.
Drew Smith Refinishing Hardwood Floors
1 January 2021 | 24 replies
Staining sucks, you’re wiping it onto a floor, and poly can be pretty complicated drying process.
Damien Hall Refinish hardwood floors vs install laminate
8 April 2011 | 22 replies
Besides the stains the wood is in good condition.
Account Closed The $30k rental club.......
28 August 2019 | 316 replies
It’s old nug hugger Levi’s with holes , worn out nikes and a beatup sweatshirt with bleach stains .
Debbie Bone Anyone experienced with VACASA?
18 April 2023 | 93 replies
Vacasa reps called me everyday where I communicated the many issues including blood stains on furniture, smelly towels and sheets, bathrooms with mold, and more.
Dawon Irvin Budget-Friendly Flooring Options for Rental Properties
22 January 2024 | 0 replies
- Durability: Resistant to scratches, stains, and fading, making it ideal for high-traffic areas.Considerations: - Limited Refinishing: Unlike hardwood, laminate cannot be refinished.2. 
Eric La Pratt Cabinet for rentals: Stained or painted & where to buy in Chicago
29 September 2016 | 27 replies
I (currently) really love the look of the painted and frameless cabinets right now but I'm fearful that they will:Become dated sooner than later (the look, that is)Be more difficult to touch up (a ding/scratch is easier to fill when the product is stained solid wood versus a couple layers of paint)Frameless are more expensive and will break down sooner (sagging?)
Jay Durant Hardwood, Laminate or vinyl plank
12 May 2022 | 7 replies
If you get something with a wood grain pattern, you can cover scratches pretty easily - no floor is scratch proof but I've used a stain pen to cover scratches in this flooring and couldn't find the scratch myself 15 minutes later.