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February 23, 2008

Okay, I understand that a fixed price is generally preferred by most long-time contractors.  I also understand the advantage of T&M in regards to estimating.  Here's what I don't understand:…

February 23, 2008

Hi Everyone, I met with a client 2 nights ago to go over a finished basement (2500 sq ft) its big and I dont want to lose it. I am a…

February 23, 2008

Just finished my refi today. We reno'd a duplex in Ferndale, fourth in a series of rentals. This property only appraised at 158k. It should have easily come in at…

February 22, 2008

"On your job everyday until completion; guaranteed!" In a kitchen and bath remodeling business. Practical? Realistic? Would you? Better way to get a point across? It's not working very good…

February 22, 2008

I was teaching a class in Orlando today and brought up the idea of free estimates and who does that and out of about 20 guys, 15 of them rolled…

February 21, 2008

Greetings, I've been toying with this idea for the past little while of subscribing to an on line referal service. I've checked out some and even subscribed to one in…

February 21, 2008

I need a little(lotsa) help with bidding a mezzanine for someone leasing factory space. They have an existing mezzanine(not code) and he would like to add onto the existing and…

February 21, 2008

Hi, I have a client who had ice dam problems in December, water in the walls. The insurance adjuster has been out, twice (second time I was there too) and…

February 21, 2008

Thanks to all who have answered my questions on other threads recently.  I’ve found a lot of the advice to be rather exceptional lately.  Hopefully someone can help me with…

February 21, 2008

I was listening to a book on tape about big companies like mcdonalds or chevrolet spending millions of dollars per year on advertising. Starbucks is apparently an exception. Their sales…