Get rid of all that shyt, put a bunch of plants and trees in, then leave dirt/mulch everywhere else with some stone steps to walk around.
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It's DIY Everything from here on out for Basic/Intermediate jobs like replacing Light Fixtures and Deck Additions. Contractors inflating their prices 30-40% just over the past few months.
Anybody here take a satellite dish off their roof before and patched it up? Did you DIY or hire someone?
I'm getting estimates around here for $350-500 and that seems high for what would seem like a relatively quick job.
I'm getting estimates around here for $350-500 and that seems high for what would seem like a relatively quick job.
we waited until we got a new roof, because then when they strip it all the way back, thats the best time to do so. Otherwise you can have them do a "quick" job and have a slow leak develop.Anybody here take a satellite dish off their roof before and patched it up? Did you DIY or hire someone?
I'm getting estimates around here for $350-500 and that seems high for what would seem like a relatively quick job.
Controversy
Superstar
I own 3 investment properties in Philly
Closed on a crib in DE on Mon...$590k sale price, put 20% down, 3900 sq ft, .5 acre lot
Sellers put me through hell...didn't want to make any repair noted in the inspection so I negotiated a credit by threatening to walk away
Got the crib deep cleaned today, top to bottom, by Esperanza & Juana for only $400
Now I gotta tackle the landscaping to get it up to my standards
I'm buying a new Samsung OLED for the basement
I'm buying patio furniture in the spring for the deck
Best part of the new crib is the school district I'm in...they spent $155M on the elementary, middle & high school my kids will be attending in a few yrs
My background is in Finance, I'm making 3 extra payments a yr. I'm putting 50% of every tax return & work bonus toward the principal
Closed on a crib in DE on Mon...$590k sale price, put 20% down, 3900 sq ft, .5 acre lot
Sellers put me through hell...didn't want to make any repair noted in the inspection so I negotiated a credit by threatening to walk away
Got the crib deep cleaned today, top to bottom, by Esperanza & Juana for only $400
Now I gotta tackle the landscaping to get it up to my standards
I'm buying a new Samsung OLED for the basement
I'm buying patio furniture in the spring for the deck
Best part of the new crib is the school district I'm in...they spent $155M on the elementary, middle & high school my kids will be attending in a few yrs
My background is in Finance, I'm making 3 extra payments a yr. I'm putting 50% of every tax return & work bonus toward the principal
BlaxOps
Pro
Replaced our hvac last month. 2 condensers and handlers. That was a hefty bill. I replaced our hot water heater using YouTube videos.Replacing my HVAC next week (interest free financing FTW) but now my hot water heater wants to start giving issues
BlaxOps
Pro
Should be expected. Where I am deductibles are 3% of the home's value.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
I would keep it.
Zeroscape lawns>>>
NO maintenance, no water, succulents, etc.
Thats what we are doing when our house is done.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
You probably already done this, but get that shyt inspected.
OfTheCross
Veteran
If everything stays as is I'll have this bytch paid off in 25 months 
I see the light
I see the light
OfTheCross
Veteran
the hot water heater is not a tough fix at all. you can probably do it yourselfReplacing my HVAC next week (interest free financing FTW) but now my hot water heater wants to start giving issues
It's a pain in the ass to walk on and looks terrible. I don't want grass either. I just want dirt and mulch everywhere with a stone walking path throughout.
Plus, these people put this tarp over the entire property, front and back and it's showing. Weeds are a bytch to pull out too.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
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