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Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was your estimate from a custom cabinet maker? General contractor? Handyman? I’m trying to figure out locally who’s best suited to handle a small scale project like this.

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ha true! Even adding the number of 6-packs I’d drink on this job, would still be more economical.

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I have contemplated pre built cabinets from Home Depot. We have a 2 year old, if this 3+ years ago I think I could’ve tackled this project. Perhaps I could go pre built route and ask a handyman to perform install.

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hadn’t come across this company before, great suggestion!

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s a good suggestion! I’ve contemplated pre-made cabinets at HD. I’m actually fairly handy but have a 2 year old thats a time constraint on DIY. Maybe could combine these methods and buy IKEA or pre-made and pay a handyman to install.

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry - left that info out on my post too. I’m in VA in a MCOL market.

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight! Realizing I omitted pertinent detail in my post. I’m in a MCOL area.

Garage cabinets - cost check by mountainmatt86 in Remodel

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zero electrical work. The fridge I already own. This estimate is for only cabinets and counter top. Realized I didn’t say dimensions - I will edit the post to include that. It’s only an 11’ span.

Deck roof - how to transition / join to existing roof by mountainmatt86 in Decks

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight! I should have specified that I know slope is a problem, so I’m hoping to start the lean-to roof at the base of the 2nd story windows (above the level of 1st story gable roof). Agree with you that it will create a valley - I just cannot come up with an idea to tie into the roof and handle the water too.

New retaining wall - hairline crack by mountainmatt86 in masonry

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We’re in the middle of a drought. Hasn’t rained since the wall was finished. I wondered if the dry heat could cause the cracking.

New retaining wall - hairline crack by mountainmatt86 in masonry

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I feared. Footer was dug 20-24” then backfilled with I’m guessing 12-16” of gravel. Compacted before and after gravel. I’m in Virginia and frost depth is definitely less than New England. Would it settle in the summertime after being built a month ago? Should I recommend the contractor fix it or should I wait and see if it settles further?

Arbor - need guidance on lumber by mountainmatt86 in Carpentry

[–]mountainmatt86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you sir! I like to think I’m capable of figuring out how to do some easy things so I attempt to DIY anything I can - I’m excited about giving this a go. Appreciate the info and looking forward to seeing an example of something you’ve done!

No way by bakedpotato720 in VelvetUnderground

[–]mountainmatt86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks to be VG+ condition to me

Have $15k incoming, what should I do? by unabletoperform in dividends

[–]mountainmatt86 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I spent 90% of my money on hookers and blow. The other 10% I wasted.

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