"Kirk R." wrote in message
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SteveB wrote:
Just going over some proposals from a recently completing project ......

Hang six interior doors
Install baseboard in a 1,000 sf addition
Install door knobs and locks
Install door trim

NO PAINT OR TOUCH UP

$1,524 LABOR ONLY

I did the work myself. First doors I ever hung. A couple of burps, but
the doors work fine. Locks I know. Bought a second hand DeWalt compound
miter saw for $50. Bought a used Porter Cable nailer, $40.

Total cost, less than $250. Whoops, forgot the paint, which is another
$25. And I own the saw and nailer, which are slick. I can use them for
lots of other projects.

Why do some people think they're worth so much?

I can understand hvac and electric and plumbing and some of the specialty
trades. What's so hard about doors and trim?

Steve

Exactly. I got an estimate to paint my car, $3,750.00. I bought a couple
of gallons of SW, a brush & roller, total cost: $60.00

Another example is, a landscaper wanted $80 each time to cut my lawn. I
have grandma doing it for free. Reminds me, I'm going to have to go out
and see how she's coming along. Haven't seen her for a couple of days.

If you're satisfied with an unprofessional job, why pay a professional?

Exactly. Why pay someone what comes out to over fifty dollars an hour for
something so simple as hanging doors, installing baseboard and putting on
locks?

Steve