For example, if you expect a bid for "800 sf of 3.5" wide, 3/4", #1 solid red oak installed and site-finished with a Minwax stain and three coat of poly (labor and materials)," and the contractor hands you a bid for "hardwood in the living room and dining room" -- you're probably in trouble.

Some good language below (only if applicable):- Cozy- Family friendly neighborhood- Near the school- Spacious- WarmHighlight rooms as the "breakfast nook" or "dining room" or "family room".

Ask:1) What fundamental skills you should study and in what order 2) What questions that you SHOULD be asking (in order to ask better questions)3) Who you should be dining with now, and type person NOT to.4) If they make their money as an investor, speculator or in the business of providing a service.

They wine and dine you just to take your money.

It would take someone months if not years to go over all of the posts/podcasts, then try to decipher what is good info and what is not so good info through even more off-line research and by the time it's all said and done may only end up with pieces to a large puzzle sitting out on a dining room table.There is a reason that School Kids are taught by people, in a structured format with curriculum objectives, held accountable for assignments and not simply put into a classroom with podcasts playing, books on a shelf and spreadsheets on the desk and told.."

Bras and used condoms on the corners of "dining room"Me: oh....Living room was spray painted with graffiti, i think more bra and condoms I can't remember.Backdoor was boarded up and signs of vandals.And in the upstair bathroom sink was weed.We left.

I was able to get the Menards version for $1.49/ft recently on a project where I had to do a living room, dining room, two hallways, two bedrooms, and a den/office.I really want to stay away from carpet.

This was engineered hardwoods from Lumber Liquidators ($1.69/sq.ft.) for 700 sq.ft. of flooring to cover formal living, dining, entry and all hallways.

turned the dining room into her master bedroom as she could no longer get her huge frame up the stairs.Then had the washer & dryer plumbed into her new master bedroom so she didn't have to negotiate the stairs to the basement.But always paid on time including rent increases for 4 good years.I am also convinced she cooked & ate our resident groundhog.

Main level is complete with kitchen, dining area, pantry and great room which is perfect for entertaining family and friends.