Depending on your location, you may be able to put the system on a clock timer to limit the operation (you will need to monitor the interior temps to make sure you meet codes in the worst weather), you may also benefit from a PAIR of thermostatic controls (the exact name escapes me right now) that are pre-set for the on or off temp, and are NOT adjustable.

Robert and Kim were so poor at the time but they refused to get a job because they wanted to build their business.I think it is when people are in the worst situation they become most motivated.I hope you do well :D Celine

(I don't like to have to best or the worst in the area.)

I would say that the worst areas in my city have the following problems:1) minor drug dealing2) Welfare renters3) break in and minor crimes4) Very sparse violent crimes (ie. gunshots, stabbings, beatings, rapes, etc.)But, I could definitely walk down the street in the worst areas at night and not really be worried.Does this sound like something like an area you guys would consider?

Providing worst-case scenario assurances in the partnership agreement is key for us...we have a friendship to protect as well as our own financial interest..We need to flesh it out more, but we're leaning toward paying ourselves between $30 -$50 for our own labor, then splitting the remaining profit.

Worst case scenario for me is if she decides not to drop the price, the deal won't close and I don't get paid.

The worst that can happen when making low ball offers IMO is that you get frustrated and quit ... that's the worst.

Worst gas bill last winter was about $200 for a 2200 sf house.

I tried to estimate for worst case scenarios, Everything I install will be top end, plus I'm building kitchen cabinets, bath vanity, & any other cabinetry on site (indistinguishable from top of the line Thomasville type cabinetry) which will save me at least 10k - even more since I'm working for free.

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