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Pay the contractor - the price is fair and the "problem" isn't that bad. You have grade issues that were beyond scope of his work. Discount it 10% or so if you really have your drawers in a twist. Move on from him. Dig a hole where the puddle is. Rent a trencher and cut about 30' out in to the...

I have done plenty of janky stuff over the years. Usually a bush fix on one of many types of toys. I know there are people that don't like to use credit but this is the perfect example of when you just bite the bullet put the card down and start scrambling on how you pay for it. I am not...

Water heater (boiler) explosions were what drove the creation of ASME. Since then they have gotten to be much safer through standards. Manufacturing of TPR valves are much more reliable and consistent. Engineering has gotten better and so the designs have been "optimized" for costs through...

Chalk this one up - you gotta pay to play. Houses aren't cheap. If you want to be a homeowner you need to be able to cover this sort of cost showing up on a whim. A quick search says you can have a new tank with reputable name for <$500 If you don't have the cash - don't **** around with ~$100...

Composite deck isn't going to do well with point loads that are common on trailers. You got almost 20yrs out of the first go around. That seems like a reasonable life and window for going around the whole thing for a freshen-up. 99% of the trailers I have seen the wiring ***** as far a...

I would be inclined to keep the roof line and expand living room as well as first choice. Next would be to keep roof line and have a "notch" that creates a bit of a courtyard at the entrance. With the right landscape design it could really help curb appeal. My last choice would be a new ridge...

My total seat time on heavy equipment is well below anyone at the pro level. I have however run more than a few pieces of equipment. D4, D5 isn't anything too intimidating. I had one out not long after I got this place. Back section was a mess and I wanted to get something flat enough to kind...

A flat tire (0psi) still has some structural properties and will create some ground pressure. Similarly the overinflated tire has limits on how much it will "puff up" and concentrate ground pressure. All of which is getting into the academics, for practical conversation of a tire that is...

Field welds are expensive compared to a small box of bolts. Typically in the trades for commercial work - Welders weld and that is about it. They command a pretty good premium so it makes sense to not have them around a lot or have them doing tasks that don't bill out at that rate. A lot of the...

They will do that. I am sure they have a bit better material cost on the darker stuff. - I am speaking of materials in general. The top layer of your typical roof shingle is there to protect the fiberglass and other mix of stuff from the sun. Same as the old tar roofs that were covered in pea...

Dark materials often have better UV characteristics in terms of $/lb and don't fail as soon due to exposure to the sun. I chose a lighter color of shingles but it still is pretty dark and absorbs a lot of heat from the sun. I will be due for another roof in about 10yrs. Maybe my vanity on how...

Assuming some sort of normal set back of 10ft and soil that the truck isn't sinking into it should not be a problem

I do a bit of handyman sort of stuff from time to time. I know I am often undercharging compared to most but it keeps me active, makes a reasonable rate of return for my time and materials. I have gotten tips which are always appreciated but never expected. When (and it is rare) I have work...

I went down this path too many times trying to keep hands dry snowmobiling. Tried combinations of things, just about every known mx, snowmobile, mechanic, diving, etc. type gloves. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A WATERPROOF GLOVE outside of a latex/nitrile type solution that has any dexterity. For...

Ideally you undermine below a door or window where you have transferred your vertical loads from above away from that spot. The worst spot would be immediately below a post.

Everyone has a formula on what makes them the $$ they need to do a job. Guys that specialize in building a house are as a whole going to expect to make more on a project. Guys that specialize in Pole building are going to be good at getting a shell up fast and on to the next job. If you ask...

Rectorseal #5 Seems to work for me and I like saying rectorseal.:D

Green 100%. Driveway makes sense and outdoor space that you can drive on/turn a trailer around is needed and not shown in Blue spot. I would move the spot down (if all is to scale and North is up) about 30' south. If indoor plumbing is an absolute requirement - I would install a urinal and put...

Scissor Trusses get you most of that volume and will typically be cheaper than ridge beam for 30'+ and all the dimensional lumber and labor to put it all together. You also have to lift that beam into place which will be a crane truck $$ in most cases. Trusses are often delivered to the top...

That is the classic mistake - building for what you have right now and not looking forward. If you think building a shop is expensive, imagine how expensive it will be to create more space when a hobby changes. The increment now is as cheap as it will ever get. I never figured I would have a...