Best strategy: get someone to spill the beans on their success by massaging their ego, copy off of them.

standard process. 3/4" plywood 1/4" cement backer board, acrylic modified thin set and the key to a good result is the little plastic hooks and wedges that ensure all the edges are flush.

I am a licensed Massage Therapist.

I have a friend who is a massage therapist and has a house in Bellevue near Bellevue mall.

I work from home, so I don't go out for coffee or food (except for pizza Friday's)I buy work dresses on Amazon for like $30But I am very aware of my time and outsource many thingsfavorite purchase this year was my robot vacuum I take 6-8 weeks off for vacation a year and don't cheap out on itI get massages twice a month because it relaxes me and makes me happyIt is all about balance. 

I detest the fishing for ego massaging and likes. 

I'm sure he is just finishing up with his mid afternoon massage.

During so- called Reaganomic (after the most recent DC reincarnation in 1982) they began using "headonics" to massage the numbers.

Any time someone says "I know a lot of people in X and they are saying Y" it usually means the fact is either made up or massaged to make your argument.

About $250 in wood, $150 in hardware and $50 in paint (berh acrylic cabinet paint and 1/4 nap roller)This will cost less, update the kitchen, get it rented and you can save for “nicer” upgrades down the road.Just my 2 cents* good luck