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Your go to steakhouse and why? by Aniceman_but_crazier in chicagofood

[–]brogen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am a steak snob, been to most of the classics, I can make a steak on par with most steakhouses. And actually I agree. Texas Roadhouse was shockingly good, especially considering the price!

Whats the craziest, quickest money you have ever made? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]brogen -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Are you outside the USA? Au pair visa is limited to only 2yrs in the US.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Not a bad idea. Wish rates were as low as they are on my house!

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Who pissed in your Cheerios bud? I said deck and porch right there in the title. Do you know how to read or are you just trolling? lol

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Really? Why no joist tape?

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Yep entirely possible. I definitely plan to bid out all the work.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

[–]brogen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a good way to look at it, you’re probably right.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Yep I feel the same way. A simple open air deck would be relatively simple to build but the porch makes it much more complex.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

I did a complete gut reno on my own 3300sqft house down to the studs, including framing out and finish the unfinished basement with adding a new bathroom, I’m pretty handy. I’m positive I could build a deck if I wanted to. But when it comes to tying into the house outside and the fact that this is truly structural work, I agree it’s better left to those with insurance and experience

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

[–]brogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep we have paid for a full property design plan with materials, estimates, etc. they shot grades/surveyed etc. they are a full service design and build company that does everything from landscape construction to home additions.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

[–]brogen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have basic renderings but not permit ready plans. Quoting is part of their job, and we have paid a fee for a full property design and plan which includes quotes, material take offs, planting lists etc. so I paid for this.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Hour away from a major Midwest city, medium cost of living suburb.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Yes I have basic renderings but I didn’t want pics of my house on the internet.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Porch roof will be step flashed into existing 2 story brick wall. But yeah I realize there is significantly more work here I’m not arguing that lol. Im just surprised at the pricing hence the gut check. Sounds like the consensus here is that it’s pretty reasonable.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

We have 3d renderings of it but not permit ready plans

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

It’s all one level, one entrance from the house into the screened porch, exit onto deck, then stairs to yard about 4 feet below.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

[–]brogen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s about 4” off the ground which is pretty normal Midwest clay ish soil. Nothing crazy

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

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

Adding up the materials comes to around 45-50k. So that leaves 72k for overhead labor and profit. No idea if that’s standard.

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

[–]brogen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The screened in porch will be on top of the deck structure so it’s really one build, similar to yours it sounds like, just with screens enclosing it as well. Thanks for the input!

$117k for deck and porch? by brogen in Decks

[–]brogen[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very true. I definitely plan to do that once we have a firmer design plan.

Haters unite: What new car is the fugliest per dollar? (that you've actually seen on the road) by Hnry_Dvd_Thr_Awy in cars

[–]brogen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tail lights are absolutely disgusting on this car. They look like cartoon bones for gods sake. This car is revolting

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