Home Improvements

[Sgt PSN]

Above ground pools don't really impact the value of a home, imo, because they aren't permanent.  But an in ground pool will add some value, but it will also scare off buyers who aren't interested in the cost of up keep or the work itself.   

I'd inspect the hell out of it just the same though,  because if it has any leaks, filtration, or pump issues, it could be costly.  How big/old is the pool?  Above ground pools are crazy cheap now and you can get a decent size pool for like $800. My personal preference is to stay away from properties with them. If I ever decide I want one, I can get it brand new and on the cheap.

[Diomedes]

A pool is a significant liability and will bloat your insurance bill.  If you have a pool, you also have a fence, and that also needs maintenance.

[Sgt PSN]

Yup, that too. Pools must be made "inaccessible" so that stupid neighbor kids don't trespass on your property and drown.

[Diomedes]

a recent job we did.

Ipe decking & hand rails.  Azek risers and skirt.  STK Cedar rails (5/4).  Treated tuning fork posts (stained).  We jacked up the addition to replace failing framing and pier, also insulated the floor of the addition (not pictured).

http://imgur.com/a/5mrJb#0

[SD]

Nice work. What does a job like that cost after material and labor?

[Diomedes]

I'm not the money man.  Off the top of my head, about $7,500. 

This one is expensive because of the design -- tuning fork posts complicated things considerably, adding time -- and the matierals -- Ipe is not cheap, or easy to work with-- and also because of the size...small footprint means every piece is a special cut/there is no "field" that goes down quickly.  We did not work from a plan, rather the design happened as we went, with changes after starting that complicated execution, but the client wanted input as we went and was willing to pay for it.  We did all the work, from demo to framing to masonry to carpentry to landscaping.  Two weeks start to finish, two men.

[Seabiscuit36]

Looks great man.  Should have had her do an upgrade or refinish on the porch door though, that'd make it pop. 

[Tomahawk]

You should have also installed trellises to prevent otters or other such vermin from getting under the porch

[ice grillin you]

nice steps man

[Diomedes]

Looks great man.  Should have had her do an upgrade or refinish on the porch door though, that'd make it pop.

I'm not the salesman.

You should have also installed trellises to prevent otters or other such vermin from getting under the porch

It was discussed and judged too busy.  Besides, the crawl space behind the porch is closed off entirely.  But yes, they could have an orgy under the steps. 

[Dillen]

nice steps man

lol'd

[Diomedes]

Here's a garden shed we built this summer.  8' x 12'.  Rough sawn poplar framing, cedar board and batten siding.  We did everything but the roof, electrical, and trenching for utilities. 

nice shed man

[ice grillin you]

that is really nice

[MDS]

too many cooks

http://imgur.com/a/cijh0#16

[PhillyPhreak54]

Good job...I like that a lot