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[nightfighter]

This is why I hate these TV shows that have to have a remodel done in a week, or some other outrageous time frame. I have had to tell clients that this is not a half hour TV show.... Sometimes the universe just speaks to us and says; Not happening today! Be it the heat, the moisture, the flooring that has to acclimate....or a sub that doesn't show or want to play ball.... it is an inexact science.

Or shipping! I just got my special order email on December 2 for the decking I need to finish the last 17 inches of my deck. Except they sent me more square edge and I want the grooved to continue. They still billed me for grooved and longer lengths I ordered, a 26% overcharge for the wrong order!!!! It's just been a special year....

[spence]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

This is why I hate these TV shows that have to have a remodel done in a week, or some other outrageous time frame. I have had to tell clients that this is not a half hour TV show.... Sometimes the universe just speaks to us and says; Not happening today! Be it the heat, the moisture, the flooring that has to acclimate....or a sub that doesn't show or want to play ball.... it is an inexact science.

Or shipping! I just got my special order email on December 2 for the decking I need to finish the last 17 inches of my deck. Except they sent me more square edge and I want the grooved to continue. They still billed me for grooved and longer lengths I ordered, a 26% overcharge for the wrong order!!!! It's just been a special year....

Wait, you don’t have a 3D printer to mock up all your projects?
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[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

This is why I hate these TV shows that have to have a remodel done in a week, or some other outrageous time frame. I have had to tell clients that this is not a half hour TV show.... Sometimes the universe just speaks to us and says; Not happening today! Be it the heat, the moisture, the flooring that has to acclimate....or a sub that doesn't show or want to play ball.... it is an inexact science.....

Ross...I cant watch those remodeling/building shows without laughing. Do people really think that crap is real? I recall an episode showing a homeowner preparing to sand their own hardwood floors......they start the big walk behind sander...like they're actually going to do it......camera cuts to machine running.....and sanding begins....thats when you can see a pair of work boots walking behind the machine that obviously belong to a seasoned professional. Lots of other fake stuff

[Hookedagain]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Ross...I cant watch those remodeling/building shows without laughing. Do people really think that crap is real? I recall an episode showing a homeowner preparing to sand their own hardwood floors......they start the big walk behind sander...like they're actually going to do it......camera cuts to machine running.....and sanding begins....thats when you can see a pair of work boots walking behind the machine that obviously belong to a seasoned professional. Lots of other fake stuff

This is worse than finding out Santa Claus isn't real.....these shows are not real?!?! I try to explain this to my wife when she thinks we can do a project in a weekend.

[nightfighter]

When I interview with a new client(s) and find out they have not experienced a major renovation project like a kitchen or bath, I like to tell them there are two stages to such a project; Great anticipation, and Lord, when will this end?

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

When I interview with a new client(s) and find out they have not experienced a major renovation project like a kitchen or bath, I like to tell them there are two stages to such a project; Great anticipation, and Lord, when will this end?

I like to ask them how they feel about dust........

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by Hookedagain

This is worse than finding out Santa Claus isn't real.....these shows are not real?!?! I try to explain this to my wife when she thinks we can do a project in a weekend.

So much fakery in the world...... when a potential customer gets their info about construction/remodeling from a TV show they are ill prepared for reality.
I remember my son at around 8 or 9 years old asking me if Santa was real.....I didnt want him to believe in something fake, and since he was asking.... he wanted the truth... I told him "No" and he responded with "I didnt think so".

[Guppy]

Originally Posted by Hookedagain

This is worse than finding out Santa Claus isn't real.....these shows are not real?!?! I try to explain this to my wife when she thinks we can do a project in a weekend.

And for half the cost.....

[Rmarsh]

Trimmed out the top of the closet by the front door to match.

[piemma]

Aw, man the stairway came out awesome.

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by piemma

Aw, man the stairway came out awesome.

Thanks Paul.......after having done so many, I still get a sense of satisfaction.... seeing the end results. Somewhere around 60-70 hours of labor..... no idea how many saw cuts.

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Trimmed out the top of the closet by the front door to match.

Just trimmed or did you drop some flooring as well? To complete the look when looking at it from that balcony? Or is it just a void inside the trim?

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

Just trimmed or did you drop some flooring as well? To complete the look when looking at it from that balcony? Or is it just a void inside the trim?

It is filled in with hardwood flooring.

Got some of the crew back on this job after working alone here for the last two weeks. I've been with this company going on 18 years, working with the same three guys....good carpenters.... the whole time. Two of us are close to retirement age....and with all the work we have it was a about time to hire another younger man to help. So for the last year or so the new kid (He's actually a grown man..but i'm at least forty years older) has been on the job learning to be a finish carpenter. I have been impressed with his progress and work ethic. Very respectfull and humble guy..... came here from Ecuador.....and wants to learn all he can.... it takes time. I've taught a lot of guys the basics over the years but I've taken it upon myself to show Luis .... stuff he hasn't quite figured out.......and some things I dont normally share. I feel good about it when he comes back later and sincerely thanks me.

[trevier]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Trimmed out the top of the closet by the front door to match.

that front door needs a nice door surround.