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5 January 2018 | 32 replies
I am drawn to turnkey for many of the reasons mentioned on this forum (spouse and I have full time jobs, kids, not interested in DIY).
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26 January 2017 | 13 replies
Now, it seems the DIY approach may already be too time consuming for you to do properly, in which case the TK route may be the only option.
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30 June 2023 | 100 replies
We had to find the lab, negotiate pricing, with each lab having completely different test kits.
29 August 2023 | 6 replies
Poor DIY improvements = hidden costs.Layers of subfloor used as a bandaid for rot.
18 April 2023 | 33 replies
Started building a local team and network in that process so that we don't have to rely on our own limited funds and mediocre DIY skills in the future :) Congrats on your first property goal.
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14 January 2024 | 234 replies
You cannot take DIY possession of the carport.
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25 January 2023 | 8 replies
Let's say you DIY-ed your tax return or got it prepared at one of those gas station places where you can get a haircut and a manicure while they're doing your taxes, sometimes by the very same person.
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17 December 2015 | 10 replies
Never had a problem with a key from any of those.Eventually I plan to get a rekey kit, but for the meantime $5 per lock is cheap and when done at my leisure time isn't an issue.Kelly
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29 November 2018 | 13 replies
for a 2-1 I would do two "multizone" mini splits, one per side for about 3.6k + installation or DIY. no ducting