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May 21, 2003

I am a remodeling contractor in the Long Island, New York area, who is just starting out. Word is getting out that I do nice work so I am starting…

May 20, 2003

I can't count anymore, the number of times I have seen products advertised, in fine homebuilding, and asked for them by name. Nobody knows what i am talking about. they…

May 18, 2003

Hi, In the past, when doing a complicated job too difficult to quote a contract price, I have billed for my time and material with no mark-up. I realize I…

May 17, 2003

Do you ever negotiate with the customer after you present the bid?  If they say "Ooh, that's too  much" do you start talking or start walking?   Do it right,…

May 16, 2003

I would appreciate some thoughts on how best to evaluate who owes what in a very complicated hardwood flooring situation. My clients (I'm an architect) insisted on a very expensive…

May 16, 2003

In a discussion I was having elsewhere on the net where I was talking about producing an estimate and then producing a schedule ( I was arguing that they are…

May 16, 2003

I recall an article some years back about working 4/10's  as opposed to 5/8's and was wondering if anyone builder/remodeler have experience with this? Pro's and Con's etc. KJD

May 16, 2003

HI y'all, gd here, as in gdcarpenter.  Around this site most days, some posts, some answers.  Time for a question.  Ran my own business in Arkansas (stop laughing) using quick…

May 15, 2003

Does anyone know what the deal is on installing software onto more than one computer? I'm purchasing a laptop tomorrow, and would like to load my existing, licensed copy of…

May 14, 2003

  From:  MuleSkinner   5:03 am  To:  VICHAMMER unread  (6 of 6)    30673.6 in reply to 30673.1  I just tried the 2003 National Estimator I bid a 3000 sq.ft…