Did anyone pay attention to Glenda’s post?
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Comments (13)Wow, amazing.....all this money and interest in something that I had to pay some one to yank out when I was clearing land. Here and also in Hawaii it is considered an invasive weed/tree. The tree I had removed had to have been 20 feet tall as it reached the power lines and in a storm, caused a brief fire. I have had the fruits from it and other trees and wasn't impressed, to put it mildly. Are there better tasting fruits out there that I have not encountered. Or, is this a horticultural curiosity or does it qualify for some religious ritualistic use because of its taste? Harry...See MoreDid you have to pay more for 2 different granite?
Comments (4)If you used the same granite for both spaces and they were able to use 1 slab then yes it would be less expensive. Since you are using 2 different granites you need two slabs, sounds like they are charging per slab. All the estimates I got were for 1 slab, except in one instance, the granite I selected came in small slabs so I would have needed 2 to fit my counters and it was more money. In my case they charged by the slab, I just wonder what they do with the left over scraps. The factors that determine your final cost are: A. they type of granite you select-there are different levels, some more expensive than others. B. The edge you pick. C. how many cut outs you have for sinks, faucets. If you want to do a fair comparison, keep everything exact when getting estimates. The same 2 granites, the same edge, same layout etc...and get your estimates in writing. thats what we did and some of the price differences were unbelieveable, Im talking one estimate was $1000 more than my lowest for the same exact thing....See MoreRemodeling (Construction)Loan, Draws, and Who Pays (x-posted)
Comments (12)Most home remodels that are being done are with cash or HELOC's. I don't know of anyone in the past 18 months who has gotten a home remodel loan. Banks have gotten way too bit from "house flippers" who thought they could turn a profit by cheaply putting lipstick on pigs. Most will do HELOC's because the amount is smaller and secured by the equity in the home. A true home remodel loan will require extensive vetting by the bank and appraisers over the plans to be able to try and verify the value after the remodel as well as the reputation of the contractors involved so as to be sure of the completion of the project. It's part voodoo and part neighborhood value. And you should NOT put the cart before the horse on this by fronting any materials before the loan is approved. Because it may not be. However, once the loan is approved, you should pay out of pocket to get it started if need be. You should always have a safety cushion for those type of expenditures that the bank is hurry up and wait on. And at least a 20% cash cushion for overages. You will need that, and maybe more on older homes. Plus, the bank will have a difficult time approving a loan unless you can prove you really don't need a loan and actually have the cash or home equity to do the project outright....See MoreDo we pay for estimates? Anyone have a recommendation in SE michigan?
Comments (12)So I got my first estimate, from Cobblestone. It's $25 - $30 thousand. Have two more coming out next week to measure and give estimates. I need and want a lot more than just cabinets. I have a soffit they are going to remove. I want my two exterior walls insulated. New LED ceiling lights. By the time they are done removing soffits, putting lights and other electrical in, they will need to do drywall, so I should get the insulation done at the same time. New flooring, extending down the two steps and the landing. This estimate is for Homecrest cabinets, upgraded. The other choices are what determines if it will be 25 or 30. I was hoping for a lower estimate, but not being familiar with remodels at all, I knew it could be this high. But I don't see what could be taken out of the job. I really want the insulation. This doesn't even include the appliances. Eric did convince me putting the fridge on the other side would be better. Here's an updated drawing. So, what do you all think?...See More- 7 years agolast modified: 7 years agokathyg_in_mi thanked ravencajun Zone 8b TX
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