What information should I use to get a close estimate for my materials and labor?

@Dave Foster "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"  What exactly in my statement to Steve was material and demonstrably false? 

I ended up replacing the counter tops with a far nicer material and had it done, mostly right. 2.

Hi Jonathan, I would maybe suggest to get at least 1-2 more quotes in order to see if the price you are currently being quoted is reasonable & a fair price.Make sure all contractors are bidding apples to apples (same scope & same/ similar materials).Regarding the gutters, I would actually ask for a second or third opinion from contractors in order to get an idea of when the gutters will next need to be replaced.

I have them initial a clause that says:Tenant acknowledges the rental was represented through marketing materials designed to attract applicants for in-person inspections.

Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson is one of the finest, most rewarding reads ever written, reminding me that material things return less than experiences.

*depending on where budget comes in: craigslist vs new appliances.Not sure on:*flooring material: I am thinking linoleum roll is too rental oriented.

But it took a huge amount of material.

Sales tax is 9.5% also with food being taxed along with materials and labor when you have work done is a 9.5% sales tax added.

If your contractor needs fronts for materials, buy them yourself.