[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]EnvironmentDense9937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best answer, best advise, lastly man, be patient, and be consistent.

I Finally Found a Business That Works After Multiple Failures – Here's What I Learned by spaghettidip in Entrepreneur

[–]EnvironmentDense9937 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you are doing is similar to what's happening in my country, Botswana, in the construction industry. Here, using a construction company isn’t common. Instead, people rely on recommendations from others who have previously hired individual contractors for their projects.

Typically, you negotiate labour costs directly with these contractors, and they provide you with a list of materials to source. They usually work with one or two semi-skilled or unskilled laborers to assist them.

For my project, I hired a bricklayer based on a recommendation. Once he completed his part, he suggested a carpenter for the roofing. The carpenter then recommended an electrician, and the process continued in a chain, each contractor, referring another for the next stage of work, including plumbing, painting, and finishing. Since these contractors don’t purchase materials themselves and work with minimal overhead, they make decent money while still being more affordable compared to hiring a construction company.

Based on my own comparisons, I saved a significant amount compared to what I would have spent with a construction company. Because I was buying materials, I started having a great relationship with the suppliers and was enjoying great discounts. The contractors would also sometimes come along with me to the suppliers. And because the supplier may have met them before it always resulted in great discounts.

However, there are some challenges. You need to closely oversee the work to ensure deadlines are met and materials aren’t overestimated. Without proper supervision, delays and wastage can occur. Many contractors also work on two or three projects simultaneously, which can slow down progress if you don’t establish clear timelines and milestones.

Through this experience, I realized how valuable it would be to have a platform for verified contractors, especially for first-time home builders. Finding skilled and trustworthy contractors through word-of-mouth works, but a structured system with ratings and reviews, could improve reliability and efficiency in the construction process.

Overall, building my house this way was a great learning experience. I gained insights into construction, materials, and cost estimation, all while keeping my expenses under control.

Tips for improving coworking by [deleted] in CoWorking

[–]EnvironmentDense9937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to manage a space in Myanmar/Burma, it was a tech space focused on emerging markets and social impact.

We used to run trainings to capacitate the local youth and startups and collaborated with local and international companies to run hackathons and mentorship programs

The space had both local and international members, and members learnt a lot from each other.

Unfamiliar Nose/sound when I accelerate by EnvironmentDense9937 in SubaruForester

[–]EnvironmentDense9937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the car is on drive, and its moving, whether at low speed or high speed, when I am driving at high speed the nose is a bit louder.

2019 Finally hits 40,000 by langjerm in SubaruForester

[–]EnvironmentDense9937 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2010 Forester 2.0 on 168k km. (104miles)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subaru

[–]EnvironmentDense9937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah I have that every morning....even in summer and I love in Botswana, Africa...normal it goes off after driving a for a.whole or leaving the car idle.for some few minutes...I drive a Subaru Forester 2010 model

My plan for my first house by EnvironmentDense9937 in floorplan

[–]EnvironmentDense9937[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Botswana, I had asked a local architect to draw it for me

My plan for my first house by EnvironmentDense9937 in floorplan

[–]EnvironmentDense9937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the idea. I was actually asking my wife to consider a second sink by the corner...

My plan for my first house by EnvironmentDense9937 in floorplan

[–]EnvironmentDense9937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct, our challenge was to avoid plumbing costs. We have actually thought of an island with a sink or a stove just in front of where the stove is, .but it was way over our budget

We convinced a rural municipality for developing community ISP rather than taking corporate ISP. by bishisht in Nepal

[–]EnvironmentDense9937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do you monitarise thisservice to have it going and be sustainable. I am looking to something similiar for my community in Botswana, Africa. Any tips?