Recent content by sdhomeguy

I think your best bet would be to just turn it into a better garage. Most people now need a garage and want a garage so turning it into something else would just bring the value of the house down. Nowadays most people like nice garages that can be used not only for parking the car but for other...

Yes i checked the license for my contractor first. The job is almost done and its looking great!

CallMeVilla, thanks for the the offer on the contractor, but I found one that seems to know what he's doing. The job is actually currently going on. I will let you guys know about any updates and hopefully put up pictures of the final product!

Hey, Guys I was just wondering, what alternative advertising methods you guys have implemented? I've been using facebook, twitter and squidoo and a few others to channel people back to my website http://sandiegohomeservice.com/ What advertising business models have you guys found...

Yeah especially living in San Diego it is always hard to find a contractor who is not ripping you off and will do a good job. Thanks for the advice though. Appreciate it!

I am also withe the other posters in this thread. I have seen people who believe they can build their own house and can deal with all the problems. Then after tossing in a few 100k realize that the situation that they have is too complex and there is too much they had not thought about before...

Ok so the consensus seems to say do not do this job on my own. So i have started my hunt for contractors in the area. CallMeVilla I am in San Diego but have not checked craigslist yet. Do you have any personal recommendations? (seeing your from the area as well)

BridgeMan, I really like your idea of a pull-out trash can holder seems like a perfect fit to the area described. Just from experience with the prices I have found I think that it would be a little bit more expensive to have the wine cooler installed. I dont know how fancy you want it or how...

Yeah that is true. I don't have the tools necessary for the project and since I have no experience I think hiring someone will be the best bet. Does anyone know how much it will cost ? Like a rough estimate?

Any help would be great guys! Still trying to figure out the best way to do this.

Yeah I think the cabinet adds the most value. I am sure you can get a cabinet installed that matches your kitchen. Are you planning on remodeling that area by yourself or are you going to hire someone?

Depends on how big the space is. I like the idea of a wine rack keeps the construction pretty simple. I also think that the cabinet can be a good idea becuase new home owners will never mind the extra space to store their things in. You can also make it into a closet ? or some sort of storage...

Hey guys just have a quick question. I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen (just finished the cabinets) and am now going to the countertops. Now from what I have heard from people installing countertops by yourself is extremely hard. I just wanted to know if anyone has ever done it, and...