Originally posted by ZARDOZ
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Originally posted by ZARDOZ View PostThat won't work, the victim has to be somewhat likeable and you have to feel some sympathy for them.
Have you noticed in those programs they often only have one half of a couple talking and have their "sweet" kid(s) on screen?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by sasguru View Postso far their work has been of immaculate and exemplary standard.
Are you qualified to recognise if any relevant building codes or "best practices" have been followed or does it just "look nice"?
Do you have any practical experience yourself to be able to reference when monitoring the work in progress, an awful lot of bad things can be hidden behind pretty façades in the building tradesHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostSo had quite a lot of renovations to do across two properties, my initial estimate was approx £50K worth (actually will turn out more as I think of new jobs), so not too small a job.Comment
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Originally posted by Troll View PostHow would you know ?
Are you qualified to recognise if any relevant building codes or "best practices" have been followed or does it just "look nice"?
Do you have any practical experience yourself to be able to reference when monitoring the work in progress, an awful lot of bad things can be hidden behind pretty façades in the building trades
With the plumbing I have experience from past builds/renovations with my BTLs. I know enough even if I may not be able to do it myself.
Having said which I've watched so many bathroom and kitchen instals I reckon I could have a pretty good go myself.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostOnly for the next 10-15 years.
In 2025-35 there will be a lot of houses with dated decor from around 2012.
After a comment 20 years ago when a load of old folks came to my local pub to listen to some idiot playing Vera Lynn on a Hammond organ I might be happy to enjoy a bit of Led Zep and Deep Purple in an old folks home.
Or better yet, just buy somewhere I can potter around the garden until I pop my clogs.
Originally posted by SueEllen View PostLeast it won't be woodchip wallpaper but granite worktops and feature walls.
The wood chip was easy to get rid of. The oak beams however were still popular, so I sold the place.
I got sick of those oak beams...Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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