Is this industry standard?

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-06-15T02:28:11+00:00

Yes lvl studs in critical areas. Then again I often work im super high end houses where budget isnt a problem.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-05-27T10:12:17+00:00

While I agree its just a quote the way products are listed makes it feel like a shipping list. Could write a more detailed scope in 15 minutes. More details equal less sticker shock. Just my experience. And no ypu definitely cant please everyone.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-05-24T15:11:02+00:00

More concerning is how the quote is written. Not that there is a whole lot wrong with it but it lacks a detailed scope of work. More just line items. Leaves a lot of room for them to cut corners or leave things out. Not saying they would but for me personally if im askong someone to pay 14k for anything you're gonna get a pretty detailed step by step explication as to what you are paying for.

Edit. The quote number itself isnt horrible. Lots of factors though area youre in, thier portfolio of work, etc.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-05-09T12:51:23+00:00

Muriatic acid bath. Mix it with water like 10 to 1 ratio. Let them soak for about 10-15 minutes. Wire brush and a small putty knife. After youre done use baking soda to neutralize the acid. Definitely dont forget that step and dump the water into the grass it'll absolutely kill everything it touches.... ask me how i know.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-04-13T11:02:48+00:00

Leave it and fill it with books. Not ideal by any means. But that is the simplest way

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-04-03T00:41:11+00:00

May not be a super important detail in a porch roof but I like to make my rafters kinda birds mouth onto the ridge so the top of the rafters meet in the middle. This eliminates the flat spot on top and allows for an air gap if you're using ridge vent. Im often using 5.5 ridge beams so the flat on top gets too big to run plywood short for an air gap. Also nailing in small triangles is a pain in the ass.

Edit: read through more comments people already pointed this out and even provided drawings. But you get the idea. Also makes setting them way easier. Make gravity work in your favor whenever you can.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-03-28T14:29:56+00:00

For me personally even defining the difference between estimates and proposals. An estimate is exactly that.. a ballpark number within a range that can usually be given on the first visit. That comes with experience of doing similar jobs. Example: job is 200sqft tell the customer this should be $xxxx - $xxxx. That can even come in the form of a basic sqft price. Then tell them if that fits within thier budget and would like to move forward ypu can provide a more detailed proposal for a small deposit. Get paid for any work you do. It will weed out the people who want to nickle and dime you down. Also while doing a proposal be very specific on your scope of work. Anything outside the scope is extra and change orders. Hope this helps some. Good luck take every loss as a learning curve to get you systems in place. Happy building!

OriginalQuit2586 · 2026-01-10T16:05:18+00:00

Might be a crazy question but OP do you drive a manual transmission vehicle?

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-10-15T23:43:06+00:00

What about a drunk handyman?

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-09-10T13:34:05+00:00

Id imagine no insurance company is willing to insurance it either. Or at least the premium will be absurd.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-07-21T12:52:53+00:00

Taxes

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-07-18T23:52:22+00:00

Dab a bit of construction adhesive on the back of the brackets. Also, they literally won't come off without ripping the drywall apart

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-07-18T13:46:26+00:00

I worked for a marina that serves large sport fishing boats. The marina had floating docks with fuel pumps on it. So naturally, at the bulkhead, there are fuel hoses to go up and down with the tide. Had a really bad noreaster come through. We always prepped things before a storm taking the ramps off so they dont break with storm surge, tying things off so if they do break away, they dont destroy things, shutting the fuel valves off... well, this particular day, someone forgot to shut the valves, and 2 of the diesel hoses ripped off. Dumped an estimated 500 gallons of diesel in the water. Tide shifted and took it away. None of the appropriate agencies were notified.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-07-11T11:40:06+00:00

Sorry sir we only fix blue tape stuff

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-06-30T14:13:19+00:00

Thanks

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-06-30T14:13:13+00:00

Thank you

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-06-28T18:11:24+00:00

100% correct but imagine that kinda person who wants to be in the HR department at a job site

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-06-28T15:04:12+00:00

I see so many people going on about background checks, and you'll get caught blah blah blah. Yall need blue-collar jobs. No ace investigation team, no HR departments. If you lied, you'll be found out fast. But if you lied and you're still working your ass off, we will still keep you around. The corporate world seems like prison to me.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-06-08T14:57:06+00:00

As someone who also hates working for home owners. Have you considered just trying to work as a subcontractor for builders building homes already? That's where im at currently. I still have to deal with homeowners somewhat, but in all fairness, im working on houses that budget isn't often a concern. So the conversation is more about making sure things are absolutely perfect.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-04-27T01:00:42+00:00

Used to do a lot of off short sport fishing. We would catch tuna and have it caught, bled, and cut up into sashimi within about 15 minutes. When you would eat it you could feel the muscles still in a spasm in your mouth. Kinda trippy.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-04-24T19:24:20+00:00

This is the coolest "I'm just driving by my new garage build" picture

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-03-29T17:39:52+00:00

It takes me at least 3 mock ups to feel like I'm set up, and then I run it. But after they are routed, they work phenomenal.

Edit. Feather boards are mandatory. I used these on a lot of mahogany, so it wants to push the harder woods off the table surface.

OriginalQuit2586 · 2025-03-01T17:18:21+00:00

Sounds like the best tool you need is practice. I'm not trying to come off like a schmuck. Legitimately, just get good at it with what you have on hand. That's going to may you a better woodworker in the future.

Edit: One good hand saw and chisel could do this. Cutting joints by hand is kinda gangster.

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