Recent content by walleyed

Another thing I thought about... Are these cabinets from a place like home depot? Might you be able to order doors at 1/2 width. I can't tell the width in the picture but that might look better if that is a concern. I still would cut them as long as they are a solid door which I think they...

Maybe run the door through a table saw right down the center, paint the edges, add 3 hinges and make it in to a bi-fold door. Much like a closet door.

Nice, looks like they did a great job on the wall. Glad you found the right contractor to get it done.

Not sure about HD or lowes but your local garage door company should be able to fix you up. Local companies are often better quality and cheaper price also Wally

go to a flooring store and ask about the comercial plastic/rubber stick on baseboard. It is tough , wipes clean and you would be able to run a bead of caulk to seal the bottom.

The 2x4's are there to stop the walls from bowing out only. They do not actually support the roof from the look in the picture. I would just sister a 2x4 or maybe a 2x6 to them if you use the area above for storage. Use the 2x6 on those that would support your bar or any extra weight in the...

Bluesman, How is the contract open to allow him to charge whatever he wants for the retaining wall? Maybe have someone else finish the wall and have your contractor just do the garage...I dunno....Sounds like you may have a bad contractor or one that doesn’t care or maybe he is in over his...

You are right that some are just not very good at listening to what the home owner wants and responding to real questions. I don't get the guys that don't return phone calls or keep the customer informed. I figure these guys are just making me look good. I like open communication both ways...

"The next time I sign a contract with a guy like this i am going to specify that he has to return my phone calls withing 24 hours and he must give me a valid answer to my legitimate questions or the contract is null and void." Return a phone call within 24 hours is reasonable but stuff happens...

Chicane, I would expect any legitimate contractor would not sign anything like that and any that did would be exactly the type you don't want in the first place. I know I wouldn't sign it. Just my .02 Wally

You may need to get legal help but you should give your contractor a chance to work this all out. It has only been 1 day, he may be very busy. I'm not trying to make excuses for him but give him chance. You said you gave him money in late May. Was this just a down payment to get you on the...