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Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:47 pm
by EJ
E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:49 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:50 pm
by EJ
E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:53 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:53 pm
by Chris_H_2
EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:54 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
Chris_H_2 wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Jesus, we get it. You drive a Volvo SUV now. You've got money to burn.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:54 pm
by Monkey_Driven
Chris_H_2 wrote:Monkey_Driven wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
We did. That's why we hired out the most difficult stuff.
yeah. i guess i was seizing on bammer's comment about how many saturday's he had invested into it.
There is a fine line between learning new skills/the satisfaction of doing a good job and spending countless hours troubleshooting stupid problems that you have to consider, for sure.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:55 pm
by Strat
team chris. Get a real job and pay immigrants to do it for you.
Thats the american dream. lol @ manual labor
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:55 pm
by Strat
Just kidding
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:56 pm
by Chris_H_2
E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Jesus, we get it. You drive a Volvo SUV now. You've got money to burn.
not now i don't
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 4:56 pm
by Strat
Chris_H_2 wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Jesus, we get it. You drive a Volvo SUV now. You've got money to burn.
not now i don't
We rather spend our money on lululemon outfits!
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:05 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
Chris_H_2 wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Jesus, we get it. You drive a Volvo SUV now. You've got money to burn.
not now i don't
I was joking. I pay someone whenever i can. We have a guy that will do odd jobs plus minor repairs for cheap, cash under the table.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:05 pm
by Strat
E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Jesus, we get it. You drive a Volvo SUV now. You've got money to burn.
not now i don't
I was joking. I pay someone whenever i can. We have a guy that will do odd jobs plus minor repairs for cheap, cash under the table.
What else do you do under the table for him?
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:07 pm
by E.H. Ruddock
Nothing. But when i pay him i do it with a handshake that has the cash hidden in my hand, as if someone might catch us
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:16 pm
by EJ
doug rr wrote:I installed 2 new toilet seats today
I went back to catch up on this thread that I'd forgotten about. This was a good post.
Chris - how much would you pay for this job?
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:21 pm
by doug rr
EJ wrote:doug rr wrote:I installed 2 new toilet seats today
I went back to catch up on this thread that I'd forgotten about. This was a good post.
Chris - how much would you pay for this job?
i did a hell of a job because they still work
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:22 pm
by Strat
doug rr wrote:EJ wrote:doug rr wrote:I installed 2 new toilet seats today
I went back to catch up on this thread that I'd forgotten about. This was a good post.
Chris - how much would you pay for this job?
i did a hell of a job because they still work
I hope you got some good rest after that
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 5:22 pm
by doug rr
the guy who did our bathroom is coming by tomorrow because some of the grout has come out in the shower
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 6:48 pm
by Chris_H_2
EJ wrote:doug rr wrote:I installed 2 new toilet seats today
I went back to catch up on this thread that I'd forgotten about. This was a good post.
Chris - how much would you pay for this job?
I don't outsource everything, but mostly everything. I've changed toilet seats before, although it completely grosses me out (to the point where I would consider it).
Minus materials, I would pay $10 per seat.
Re: The Home Improvement Thread
Posted: Wed March 16, 2016 6:49 pm
by Chris_H_2
Strat wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:EJ wrote:E.H. Ruddock wrote:Chris_H_2 wrote:i think it's great that you guys all did stuff like this yourselves. but do you not also put a money value on time and build that into the equation?
I have to move 4 heavy-as-shit railroad ties from our backyard to a side yard, but have to go around the house due to the fence. I'm seriously thinking about paying some of the neighborhood teens 20 bucks to move them for me.
get a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck
That seems more expensive than paying 20 bucks to someone.
it is, but its a versatile tool. its been a lifesaver a number of times for me.
those times during which it's saved your life, couldn't you have simply hired someone?
Jesus, we get it. You drive a Volvo SUV now. You've got money to burn.
not now i don't
We rather spend our money on lululemon outfits!
this