Is $300 for 3 tons of gravel a fair price?
I'm looking to spruce up my front yard and found someone local who will deliver 3 tons of gravel for $250, but there's an extra $50 for delivery,…
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Has Home Depot Cracked Down on Tool 'Hacking'?
Hey everyone! I recently managed to get the M12 cutoff tool for just $83, pairing it with two 5Ah batteries for $113. When I tried to return the…
Is This Window Quote a Steal or Just Too Good to Be True?
Hey everyone! I'm in Houston and I've been shopping around for windows. I got this quote from a local company for 4 windows (5ft x 5ft) at just…
What’s a fair price for drywall repair in my area?
I'm new to hiring out for drywall repairs and could use some advice. I have a handyman coming over today to fix a few holes in my drywall,…
Navigating Quotes and Proposals with a Contractor: What's the Best Approach?
I'm contemplating hiring a contractor for a bathroom refresh, but I'm a bit puzzled by his process. He gave me a 'quote' initially, and now wants to present…
Is this fencing quote too high for South East England?
I recently moved into a house with a really overgrown garden and I'm looking to get some professional fencing done. We've been doing a lot of the work…
Why Do Contractors Give Outrageous Quotes Instead of Just Declining Jobs?
I've been wondering why some contractors throw out ridiculously high quotes instead of simply declining the job when it's not worth their time. For example, I needed to…
Getting Multiple Landscaping Bids: How to Navigate the Process?
Hey everyone! I have a 1.1-acre lot in the suburbs of Denver, and it's pretty much a blank slate, aside from a few trees. I recently engaged a…
Why Are Home Depot Prices So Different Across States?
I've noticed some pretty wild price discrepancies at Home Depot for Milwaukee tools, like the M18 Fuel hammer drill. For instance, in Florida, the drill was 18% cheaper…
Should I Reseal My Driveway Myself or Hire a Pro?
I'm considering hiring a company to reseal my driveway, which is about 200 feet long and 11 feet wide, wider at the end for parking five cars. There…
Is This Router Deal a Good Value?
I came across a deal for the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Fixed Base Compact Router with a 6.0Ah battery and charger kit priced at $199.…
Is $8200 a Fair Price for Ceiling Skimming?
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of removing my popcorn ceiling and have already scraped it off. Now, I'm looking to hire someone for the skim coat and…
What’s a Fair Price for a Used Veritas Scrub Plane?
I found a listing on Craigslist for a Veritas Scrub Plane with a PM-V11 blade that the seller claims has only been used a couple of times, so…
Advice for Pricing My First Commissioned Bed Build?
Hey everyone! I'm embarking on my first commissioned project where I'll be building a California king size bed for a friend of a friend. The design is locked…
Anyone else baffled by how pricey Milwaukee batteries are?
Hey everyone, this is my first time posting here! I've been collecting Milwaukee tools to set myself apart from my brother and his yellow-brand tools. I've been enjoying…
What's a Fair Price for a Custom Shadow Box?
I was asked by a close family friend to create a shadow box measuring 4' x 3' x 5" for their daughter who plays softball. After searching for…
What's a Fair Rate for Digging Holes to Plant Trees?
Hey everyone! I'm a university student doing landscaping work on the side. I usually offer services like gardening, weeding, and lawn mowing at lower rates to attract customers…
Is $550 a Good Price for a Used DW735 Thickness Planer?
I found a DW735 thickness planer on Marketplace selling for $550. It's supposedly in great condition, but I feel like this price might be too high since I…
How Much Should I Charge for Replacing a Deck Staircase?
I'm working on replacing the rotten wood stairs on my landlord's back deck. The project includes 9 stairs that are 8 feet in length, and since the beams…
What Should I Charge for My New Gardening Business?
Hey everyone! I'm kicking off a personal gardening business where I'll handle everything from breaking ground, setting up irrigation, and managing planting, to caring for plants, pruning, weeding,…