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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Carl,
I don't watch any of the other DIY construction shows as most of them are BS as you noted.
I like Mike Holmes because he shows what shonky builders do to rip off clients. I agree with Bruce that Mike's methods are "as good
as it gets" which results in renos that are seriously high dollar. The people that get their houses redone are REALLY fortunate.
As far as the lead you received I think it came from someone that was looking for something for nothing. When those come along you
could tell them that you build quality kitchens and there is no way you could meet that budget. Tell the "lead" if they did find
someone to renovate their kitchen for $15,000 they'd better have a contract that specified everything in detail and to check the
contractors references.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Stouffer
Rob,
2 X 6 exterior wall construction has been the standard in the Southwest since the '70s. The concept started out with the studs at
24" centers and a single top plate, but was soon replaced by more conventional 16" centers and double top plates.
Those DIY construction "reality shows" are ruining the construction business in my opinion. People, who don't know any better are
getting the impression that you can do almost anything, on a shoestring budget, in a two or three day timeframe. I recently
received an email 'lead' from someone who wanted to do a complete kitchen remodel: New cabinets, granite counter tops, new fixtures
and appliances, and new flooring. The budget was $15,000.00. Seriously????
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Carl
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
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