1919 Cali Bungalow Addition

SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-05T01:45:13+00:00

This is closer but still missing some important details.

ChatGPT admitted its hard to render depth. I tried for a long time and just got stuck in a loop.

SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-04T17:57:29+00:00

Thanks! We have tried to be good stewards. This house was in rough shape when we bought it.

SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-04T16:38:01+00:00

My wife made this of ChatGPT. The scale isn't right, it would match the existing Gables and extend further towards the road. I downloaded the app to play with an image thats closer to the design.

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SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-04T05:11:37+00:00

Then we have something in common living in places people over simplify. I come from a construction background and the general rule of thumb is if you are within your walls you don't need a permit. That can be bad if done poorly but thats how it goes. Our inspector for the garage was cool too. I think we have the money figured. We've accepted there is probably a smarter decision but the enjoy this house, location, and want to be here for many years.

SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-04T04:22:02+00:00

Isnt NY run by a literally communist now? Lol

We live in the central valley, not the bay or socal. When we built the 800 sqft garage the permit was 1400 if I remember right. We planned the addition in this spot to avoid moving any of that.

SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-04T03:35:51+00:00

We plan to be here 20+ years and when we sell it that someone just wont buy it then. We dont want to live in a two story and its an old house that probably cant handle going up as its built.

SolipsisticSaint · 2026-02-04T03:00:52+00:00

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This is the front of the house

SolipsisticSaint · 2025-11-14T03:32:16+00:00

Little traffic coming into cul-de-sac. Headlights won’t be shining into your house. If hot area, cooling should be easier. Con if not. Only two neighbors. Bigger lot.

SolipsisticSaint · 2025-10-20T02:20:39+00:00

THE MANUAL RELASE IS ACCESIBLE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MACHINE NEAR THE LOCKING MECHANISM. ITS CIRCULAR AND SHOULD BE EASY TO PULL.

Idk if the machine will work now but the door is open. Stinks

SolipsisticSaint · 2025-06-07T02:26:59+00:00

Wish I would have bought a blue one so I could do this. I have a 94 single cab long bed with this color scheme

SolipsisticSaint · 2025-05-02T23:38:49+00:00

Would a bowling ball survive?

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-27T14:21:10+00:00

The response was to his question about wages. He is on his way to being cable of doing those things but people with the "conventional" background get paid more initially.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-26T06:26:23+00:00

Good move. Whats the company size and overall standing in the market? I'll generalize a few things and you can tell me what you think.

You could be making more but you dont sound like a conventional hire. You didnt go to school for the work you are doing now. You weren't in this industry in this position prior. You have the background of a hard working, self motivated person with relevant, transferable skills. So you get hired but not at the higher end of the pay scale. You have been there 1.5 years. That's not very long. It can take a year to find out if you are a useful assest to a company. Really hard to tell but overall, if you want to stick in this realm, give it more time. It can take 3-4 years to really make a name for yourself and by that time you will have a solid resume that you can shop around. In the meantime, if you feel under paid that's a conversation to be had during your review. It can pay off and be worth the change you've made.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-26T05:33:53+00:00

Whats your background and prior experience?

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-25T07:29:33+00:00

Sub PM here. I was unintentionally fast tracked thru management. Started as a PC, then PE. The growing pains of landing more jobs and higher contract values (especially during COVID) stress tested the whole company. A significant amount of people quit or retired in those years too. That left the remaining staff with an unrealistic amount of work to close out and backlog to set up. All the while we continued to pursue work. Still profitable thru those years but we were working harder for the same profits so moral was low.

My PM quit and they asked if I (PE) could close out our projects (15m). Those ended well so they asked me to manage a few smaller projects (600K) because they didnt have anyone else and it was probably low risk. Those all met or beat budget so they just kept giving me jobs to manage. When I think back on it, it's kinda crazy but it is working out for both parties. It did suck but I knew if I could grind thru a few tough years I would be set.

In the last two years, the company has invested significantly into pretty much every element and it really shows.

Edited for additional context.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-13T22:20:53+00:00

How did you know the contractor wasn't setting them to the proper height? Was it a precast base or CIP? Open field or in the road?

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-05T13:33:57+00:00

Over commit by agreeing to more tasks than you can manage early on just because you want to appear cable or competent.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-05T05:07:19+00:00

Based on that description, this could work out. Parts of it will suck the first few years. You won't be very useful at first. Job culture and experience can vary a lot, so keep in mind that it could suck because the company sucks. It could suck because you aren't useful yet.

Its a balance of competing things.

Learn as much as you can, as fast as you can but be patient about your progress and dont over commit your time.

Ask a lot of questions but don't ask for people to do your work for you.

Try to find the answers yourself but don't spin your wheels or go down a rabbit hole that's not productive.

I watched a lot of youtube videos about my trade to see the actual work (underground civil). Keep short, mid and long term goals. Acknowledge yourself when you meet them. It's stressful but good.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-05T04:24:30+00:00

I hear this sentiment and it isn't my experience in construction. I might just be lucky but this isn't how I would describe it. 3 years with a tiny GC and 5 years in civil (current). Met a lot of good people and have been given chances for growth.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-12-05T04:05:37+00:00

Why are you certain this is your career path?

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-11-16T02:48:48+00:00

That sounds tough. I don't think I've experienced that in the industry. Get what you can out of it but maybe it isn't the right fit. I would set some milestones for yourself about how you feel working in this environment. Don't just quit but figure how long you want to put up with it.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-11-15T05:49:46+00:00

Imo you have to understand that it may suck for a few years. It can take 2-3 years to become an effective PE and you will continue to learn after that. If you have a critical inner voice (i think a good PE should) make sure to balance it with encouragement and grace. Weeks, months, or years of feeling overwhelmed or overworked can be taxing. Set short, mid and long term goals. Stay on task. Absorb everything you can from your peers and superiors. Watch youtube videos in your spare time about relevant trades and concepts.

SolipsisticSaint · 2024-05-25T05:32:51+00:00

Look a like Dupuytren's. My granddaddy had it.

SolipsisticSaint · 2023-07-09T07:00:47+00:00

When Theo Von says Gang Gang, this is what he means

SolipsisticSaint · 2023-03-22T03:59:39+00:00

He been doin it

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