What can I do if contractor taking forever to finish project?
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Comments (2)i AM COPYING THIS FROM THE SITE. i HAVE NEVER INC. ONLY MOMMMA DUCK HATCHED MINE possumdes by possumde... Member since: March 20, 2007 * Best answer 52% * 54 answers Member Since: March 20, 2007 590 (Level 2) Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Keep an eye on them, if the shells are too dry from an incubator or the mum sitting too tight, sometimes the shell can be too hard for them to get out of. I do think though that at this point you should break them out carefully (or at least one to see how things are going) and start at the top where they are already chipping. My elderly father is here at the moment and he used to live on farm. He said that he never bothered to time how long it took chooks or ducks to hatch, but thinks several hours at least. We used to breed canaries and from memory they took anywhere form a couple of hours to about 4-5 hours. What happens is that when the chick starts to peck they are not actually ready to come out becauase the egg sac that they feed off is still outside the body. The chicks pick at the shell then rest for up to 15 minutes then have another go at it. During this time the egg sac is gradually absorbed back into the body. If you break them out too early the sac is not absorbed and they will die. If the chicks sound like they are still picking strongly,.. rub the shell with warm water to moisten and soften the shell (dont let it get into the shell). Chicks should be picking a circle around the top of the egg like a can opener if not and are trying to pick a big a hole in one spot then they are in trouble. Try not to handle the eggs too much, just listen if you can without moving them but if the picking is sounding really erratic or weak... break them out. Personally I would break out just one and see if the egg sac is gone / the duckling looks normal. If chick looks physically ok- yep do the rest. Better to risk one as being too early than loose the lot. As a PS the day before they are due to hatch take the eggs and dip for a couple of seconds (only) in warm water (about body temp) as this will help soften the shells and make hatching much easier for the little guys. I used to have a big dish of water for chooks or a bowl for the canaries and just put them into it carefully push them under once then let them float for a few seconds. You will also know if any have died in the shell on the way as the Live eggs will wriggle a little because the chicks can sense the change in temp....See MoreHow do you thank a contractor when you decide against the project
Comments (9)I think I would listen to what Shaugn said as he is a contractor and is speaking from experience. I think the fact that you are even thinking about this is a very nice reflection on you- and I also think that anything you do will be appreciated because it is above and beyond any "obligation". With that said, my inclination would be a gift card to a nice restaurant(if there is a nice local one or even sometimes the AMEX gift card?) as suggested above, or something like that. I wouldn't try to match what the bill would be dollar for dollarfor his work, but just a nice gracious acknowledgment. Just my 2 cents....See MoreThose last 1% of finishing details can take forever (DW)
Comments (6)CT_ Newbie: The one at left was following the template value, which was 23 1/4". The one at the right is 23 3/4". The DW panel should be measured from the opening, minus 1/4". It is actually larger than the template. The green roman shades are custom made by Cindy Cravens on Etsy. I found a fabric (Waverly Lovely Lattice in Garden) and had it shipped directly to her. The pillow is was an existing offering from Etsy (purely by chance they offered it). You probably could find someone locally to do something similar, but I found the whole process to be very convenient. I've done a few rooms already -- and it is a very cost effective approach....See MoreHELP! Contractors did a bad job with the backsplash. What do I do?!
Comments (30)meaning, it's not his fault the tiles were glued on the mesh incorrectly. everyone that commented up top said what a horrible job he did installing them because they were crooked. that's why I said, "Hang on". I was letting everyone know that these sheets of mosaics often come crooked. that's what I meant by not his fault. and for the fourth damn time, yes, the installer should have done a few of them by hand. However, should he have taken each and every tile off the sheet and done them one by one??? uh, no. That's the meaning of, "not his fault". Do you actually expect him to do that? Who is in charge of this project? Why didn't they pay attention to how screwed up the tiles were on the sheet? why didn't that person know enough to catch it, advise the homeowner or give instructions to the installer to do what needed to be done?? You're faulting the wrong person. OP hired a company to do the entire kitchen. they are using one of their 'tile guys' on staff. Sometimes you luck out and get someone who's good. Most times you get someone who doesn't speak English and only installs what they're given, without thinking outside the box. they just figure, "this is what boss gave me to put up, i put it up. not my fault if they were crooked". OP said this was a 25K job. how much of that went to the tile install, I do not know. I also think, overall, it's a decent job. there are a few tiles that are off and should be fixed, but if that's all there is, then I wouldn't do a tear out. The way everyone was acting about his install was a bit much. We've all seen horrible tile jobs on here and this is not one of them....See Morearcy_gw
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