New Home Construction Seattle

This is my third trip. Two years ago I cycles 1250 miles and last year I cycled 1750 to raise awareness and money to help eliminate poverty housing. This year, I will be cycling 1700 miles from Seattle to Colorado Springs will building houses along the way. We stay in churches so there is no overhead other than gas for the support van and snacks for lunch. Our monies go to help eliminate poverty housing both domestic and international. Our days consist of cycling 70 to 100 miles a day, then talking about our mission to the various churches that we stay in. Once a week, we help renovate or build a home along the way. Each year, we are touching more and more people and churches. It is amazing to see how much difference we can make when we work together. For this trip, I need to raise $4000, none of which will go toward overhead. All will go toward the construction of new and/or existing homes.

This IS NOT a forum to collect or silicate funds. It's a question & answer forum. You need to raise $4,000? Start a collection elsewhere.

2011-01-01 18:40:14 by Susan Pratt

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Drywall & Interior Plaster FAQ

Projects 1-Cart

Projects 2-Horses ( Ideally in front! )

Drywall vs. Veneer Plaster- I am a plaster that does Plaster! It is a great benifit to me and my Patrons.
I am a Union Taper (Local 300 Seattle) But really perfer the challenge of patching additions and failed system. Additions, transitions. Anything that is a challenge to the 'New construction group" or that ends in tions...

How much SANDING will be involved? - Well for "smoothwall systems 3-5 Alot
My I don't do much smooth wall anymore. It is not high skill leval; Just alo of work!
I can give you Art you can Live In. Hand finishes that are Norman Rockwell with a puppy type ambonce... Match ANY TEXTURE IN THE WORLD. Give you Smootwall or paint your back porch. Some of these things are just not the best utilization on my time and that is a big part or any wall system.

Levels of Gypsum Board Finish-
Orange peel,
Match whatever that is on my wall...
Smoothwall-1-2-3-4-5...
"What the HELL IS THAT?"
"Where's my cat?"
"How did a glacier roll over that?"
"Wasn't there a door there?"
"THAT'S PERFECT-Thanks Rj...

Sound Control Considerations- I will duct tape my muffler on at least 3 blocks away. and try not to yell at my wife if she gets out of the van an finally helps.

Asbestos & Your Home- Not a big issue and if it is we will handle it safely and quietly..!

Mildew & Your Home

Why do Businesses Fail? - Well in this Trade (Plaster, Drywall, Stucco, Painting) You better know your coatings. 1\3 of our Scientist are involved in the coating industry

Drywall Industry Links- See The WallSculptor

Email -Yaifixthat@yahoo.com

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How Do I Get Ready For My Ceiling and Wall Contractor? - Hide all valuables i.e. DVD players, Car keys and private Sex tapes. Maybe if there disreputable; lock the daughters door and put the cheap beer in front of the fridge. (Locks just don't work!



make sure they wear their shoes...



What Should I Expect From the Ceiling and Wall Contractor?




When Can I Paint? What Kind of Primer Do We Use?


Interior plaster ceilings and walls: Drying time varies with climatic conditions and the type of plasterwork completed, but expect at least two weeks between completion of interior plaster and painting. All interior plasterwork should receive a alkaline resistant primer to help combat efflorescence (an alkaline condition where a white powdery substance forms on the surface).



How Do I Know If You're A Good Ceiling and Wall Contractor?
Call me last. Even if your still learning the trade VIA phone, most people are impressed by my knowlage and celerity in My Trade. I am a Master in Finishing and It a distintion in a very old and proud trade that has NO room for charlitans . Learn as, you are now: by researching online and talking to qualified finishers. If you call me last I can often give you a qualified "phone bid" and I you save me the "FREE ESTIMATE!" I won't hide it in your bid or the next person's (maybe you?) No kidding, I GET 85-90% OF MY BIDS. I keep my overhead down as the great Craigslist allows. I spent $3,000 a year in 80's and 90's.
I only recieved 30% of my bids. All that time and money advertising and bidding and keeping my crew busy; I passed along...

Anyway call and ask anything about your system or problems! I love to talk mud and will help you get a good job even if you just want to do it all.

No kidding. I can tell you a few steps over the phone or stop you from say removing wallpaper the wrong way or at all.

Call YAP a bit. No Obligation. I love this Trade and learn constantly from input!

Let me talk the talk and you'll know I walk the walk. I tend to "over option" people. I thoroughly
You should request a listing of prior projects from the contractor and I can usually give you a recent reference that is simular to your project. Be sure it includes the owners or general contractors name and phone number, photos for projects not in your vicinity and the value of the projects (to be sure the subcontractor can handle your size project).The WallSculptor is an ol fart! I am 53 with some leg circulation issues! I want the very difficult patch and match.







Can We Just Contract Direct With Your Employees?- Big NO NO... Normally but since I'm a hands on owner; go ahead..



NO. If they even tried I would fire them in a second. Workers have no business talking to the owner/agent for anything except to ask where the hose is, say good morning, or the usual...
Anything else is troble all the way around. I will drop you also for asking..!
It just not appropriate on several levals!

EGADS!! I would be worried. Look elsewhere. He isn't the only one who does this kind of work.

2010-09-27 14:07:20 by Rj

Price: $19.00

What do MEN finf Romantic ??

When it comes to romance, guys get a bad rap. But men can be just as romantic as women, though they often express it in different ways.

1. Compliments. The quickest path to a man's heart is through his ego. "The other day, my lady told me she thought I was sexy. That was so cool! I'd never heard that before and it blew me away!" says a schoolteacher from Chicago. A political consultant from Washington, D.C. agrees: "The most romantic thing in the world is for you to be in awe of your man's skills -- whether it's his ability to make people laugh, perform at sports, fix things, or retrieve and display esoteric knowledge. Let him wow you," he says.

2. Dark chocolate. "Milk chocolate is for kids. Dark chocolate is for lovers," says Weinstein, who explains that dark chocolate has a higher percentage of cocoa, which means it has more phenylethylamine, a chemical that mimics the feeling you have when you're in love.

3. Hard-to-find gifts. Is his college sweatshirt so faded you can't decipher the name of his alma mater? Is he mourning the loss of a rare comic book that his mother threw away when he left home? Does he collect antique hood ornaments? Webb says that a gift that requires some effort is sure to be a big hit with your guy. "Men and women tend to express love differently. Women are usually the more nurturing types and tend to think of romance in terms of 'soft touches' while men express love in more practical ways," says Webb.

4. You, in his clothes. "Come to the dinner table wearing nothing but his button-down dress shirt. Now that's romance!" says an artist from Boston.

5. Funny movies. "A lot of people say that shared values or goals are what make a relationship work," says Weinstein. "But to me it's a shared sense of humor. If you like the Marx Brothers and your date doesn't, then it's simply not going to work," he says. "When you can find someone to laugh with, then you know you're really connecting."

6. A great memory. A picture really does paint a thousand words -- especially if it's of the two of you tanned and glowing at a beachside resort. "I went to my girlfriend's office and saw that she had a picture of us on vacation in Cancun," says a Seattle construction worker. "Little things like that just make you feel great."

7. An old-fashioned night on the town. A publisher in New York says that he isn't a huge romantic, but he admits that the rotating dance floor at the Rainbow Room makes him pretty gooey. "You're surrounded by well-dressed couples of all ages who know how to dance. This gives the effect of being in a romantic movie about old New York. Plus, it's a little disorienting with all that spinning around, which puts you in a dreamlike state," he says.

8. Tall buildings. Because in general guys just like big stuff. But also because taking in such a huge view can put life into perspective. "The tremendous view of the city with all its lights is not only awesome in its own right, but accentuates the essential smallness of the individual person," says a Chicago attorney. "Thus humbled, it is most comforting to realize, at that instant, you're not alone in the world."

9. Surprise intimacy. Whether it's an unexpected kiss or an afternoon jaunt to the bedroom, men swoon when women say "Come hither." "We like surprises -- like when you initiate sex at odd times, or rent a room in the middle of the day. We also like beaches, bed-and-breakfasts, and when you squeeze our thigh at a snooty dinner party. Oh, and baths. We like bubble baths," says a writer from New York.

10. P.S. I love you. They may not always admit it, but many men report that they love getting affectionate little notes. "I particularly like finding a note in my suitcase when unpacking on a business trip," says an executive from Dallas. Weinstein agrees. He loves getting a surprise note or email with an affectionate message, and says that a "p.s." increases the charm. "There's something about the p.s. that people respond to. It reminds us of when we were at camp and our mom wrote. P.S. I love you, or the note our high-school sweetheart stuffed into our locker."

Erm, could you repeat the question please...? lol

2006-12-08 03:05:19 by ashok kumar

Price: $24.95

The Pacific Northwest According To Jeff Foxworthy


1. You know the state flower (Mildew).

2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash.

3. Use the statement 'sun break' and know what it means.

4. You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.

5 You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.

6. You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.

7. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the 'WALK' signal.

8. You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it's not a real mountain.

9. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and Veneto's.

10. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon.

11. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon, Yakima and Willamette.

12. You consider swimming an indoor sport.

13. You can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.

14. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark while only working eight-hour days.

15. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.

16. You are not fazed by 'Today's forecast: showers followed by rain,' and 'Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers.'

17. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.

18. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind.

19. You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.

20. You notice, 'The mountain is out' when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.

21. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.

22. You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.

23. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

24. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.

25. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you cannot find the old ones after such a long time.

26. You measure distance in hours.

27. You often switch from 'heat' to 'a/c' in the same day.

28. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.

29. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer), Deer & Elk season (Fall).

30. You actually understood these jokes and will probably forward them.
gloria- wha...??
geoff_hazel- lol... yeah, most are true for me, too! i've lived in the PNW my entire life--i know no other way! lol

I've lived in Seattle for over 20 yrs and then Oregon for another 10, and I'd say at least 2/3 of these are true for me.

And I already DID #30 before I replied.


BTW, I think #26 is true for most people in America.

2008-01-10 08:06:20 by Ember Halo