The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) IV

JARblue

I actually know a guy that had his entire downstairs (<1000sf) down to studs and foundation within a month of purchasing a house. It took him over a year to do everything he wanted, and he and his wife were living in it the entire time. Five years later they're still together and looking for a new house (they've got a baby now, so looking for move-in ready). Unfortunately, all the work he put in doesn't really add much value to his house. He's going to be capped by the neighborhood and location property values around him.

Usually, I just give the wife two budgets: the quick, expensive pay-someone-else option; and my inexpensive, might-take-a-lot-longer-than-you-think DIY option. She usually goes for the DIY budget cause she knows I won't stand for shoddy work, I have or have access to most any tools needed, and I'm not afraid to turn it over to the professionals (personal friends) if it gets to that point.

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