3strikes:
All I want to do this year is to just read and learn..............................I will not be making too many colorful comments with big fonts.

Sorry Fash and thanks for calling the idiot out. Everybody be warned!

Chekitaut:
Most TRUSTED, TESTED, SKILLFUL, HONEST, WANTED, DELINQUENT... words can not express the GIFT in you. Tuale Avoid Risk(Aventure)

EgunMogaji:


Sorry that this is happening but I want to salute you for being a real man by naming the offender. Some don't.

44chux:


Oga Hajji, this is not your fault. I don't like it when people make those who help them with recommendations feel bad when biz goes sour. One can not mention your name and not expect you to atleast come out with a disclaimer. But i didn't expect to see you do it with this tone!!!

About 45% of genuine artisans who collect lumpsum contracts are in this mess.
Normally they collect your advance and use it for immediate pressing needs. Later they raise funds from other means to complete the project.
The problem this time is that the economy has so contracted, that it takes them forever to raise the funds, by which time the raw materials cost has doubled due to inflation.
The ones with confidence and people management skills come back to you for contract variation while the others run and hide out of confusion.

The more threats of punishment, the further they run.
Just pretend you don't care about harming them but just want to discuss about extra help you can provide to facilitate the execution coz ur time constrained, and they show up miraculously.

Note this is for the artisans that come recommended due to previous completed projects

Chekitaut:
Egbon Fash, If you no call me for house warming we go fight. We have always be together from foundation with no eye contact. Fash Baba i feel u

Egbon Fash who dare you, will feel the power of KOBOKO.

3strikes:
Wanted and delinquent ke?

lastpage:


Just go for an "unlimited Broadband package" that costs about 10K ($25) per Month.

Chose the "Internet Provider" wisely because some wll give you a service that has a lot of "lagging" in it.
That is not good for video transmission



Lastpage!

Kasimeme:
On this issue of artisans misbehaving and being dishonest; I find, as someone who has built twice and is on the third build now - and whose main "ambassadors" when is comes to dealing with workmen is his aged mum and little brother- that building is not near as complicated as we make it on this page. The basics have not changed from what it is from time immemorial, what has changed is the aesthetics. I find that contrary to people's perception that workmen are not adaptable, they can indeed adapt, at least as long as their intellect permits- which I find in most cases is good enough, as long as you do not have the desire to make them do what Skimanski does.

I find also that, it is better if you can find someone local to the workmen to liaise with them as per the costing, if you are in diaspora. Just ensure their are pictorial instructions as to exactly what you want, and ensure your folks have pictures sent to you at each and every step of the build. I am sometimes at home and just listen in when artisans talk to my folks- not knowing I am the person they are actually building for. I instruct on what I want as if I am just chipping in advice. If they knew they are building for someone "in abroad" then the charges skyrocket.

This is not to disparage the policy of calling up artisans and speaking with then directly as a lot of us here do. This is me just- for all it is worth- chipping in with an alternative, which is what I have done and which (touch wood) has helped. I have studied this page silently for years and learnt a lot and it is ideas from here that helped me along the line.

I submit that if you can help not letting artisans know you or your base, it could actually work in your favour, you will save more as they will not overcharge. The caveat though is that you must have someone on ground who knows your taste and will ensure it is carried out to the letter. Ire!

fash78:

Mr Man if you don't have anything to say please don't add salt upon injury. Who is telling you I am making Hajji Muftau to feel bad. Hajji is my bros.way back so I am not blaming hin at all. He has introduced at least 2 other people to me (Gbadesky who is handling my paints supplies and painting and Rotech who completed my plumbing piping work) and I had no issues with them. The only reason I mentioned Hajji name is to let people know that this Sove guy is not somebody I randomly gave a job. I gave him the job based on trust Hajji have in him which he has betrayed big time.

Please if you don't know what to say don't comment bro.

44chux:


If only u knew how rare an honest "little brother" was, then you would understand why building from diaspora is complicated.

44chux:


The problem with anything wireless is that they are highly vulnerable to spyware hacking. Cellphones and PCs etc have counter-measures, but not home gadgets.
So like everything else, ur trading this for that.
One rule of thumb is, the more affluent u get, the less wireless you should go.

By the way, pls take note that DSS censor high end monitoring devices (like CCTV) entering Nigeria.
It is also a punishable offence if you have CCTV , electric fence, guard dogs, etc without a visible warning sign.

Kasimeme:


I totally agree with you. I see the fantastic mess my friend's brothers and sisters made of his build. I do not know what I would do if that was me: making money is a finite thing, we do not have the power and means to work forever.I would raise hell if I realise I am swindled by my blood.

kopell:
Stop if its a joke, in Naija when do they make these law?

44chux:
Gents,

Please help explain me the main purpose of the second bowl in the left corner of the pic

Rubyventures:
The second one is a bidet

alist:
thats a bidet for women to urinate and wash up after.

44chux:

Thanks. Was only familiar with bidet shower, the type rotech supplies with toilets.

Didn't know we needed such in 9ja.

Rubyventures:



It is used by mostly Muslims correct me if I'm wrong.

44chux:


Do remember to add that to the list of things to be greatful for
Its not funny for some...

44chux:


Would make sense that way. And the aged maybe.

EgunMogaji:
I feel very proud.

Carpenter wants N2,000 per 1x12 wood. I needed 18.

Went down to "Iso Pako" at New Garage and got it for N1,500.

Saved N9,000 (about 36 bottles of Star).

Of course this is chump change but goes to show new entrants ways you can extend your budget when you buy your materials.

Chekitaut:
Oga 3strikes, no bring comotion ooo, am of positive & progressive part... Aventure is the best... Delinquent is an error, ELOQUENT i means, Wanted as MOST PREFERRED.

3strikes:

Baba pass me 5 bottles out of the 36...............Make i take dey chill.

Nice one baba....DIY or get fully involve is the way to go.

EgunMogaji:
I feel very proud.

Carpenter wants N2,000 per 1x12 wood. I needed 18.

Went down to "Iso Pako" at New Garage and got it for N1,500.

Saved N9,000 (about 36 bottles of Star).

Of course this is chump change but goes to show new entrants ways you can extend your budget when you buy your materials.

diordaves:


The N9000 premium may be considered as reward for the carpenter's time and effort sourcing the materials. If you consider the opportunity cost of your time and the attendant risk involved like carrying cash about, there may not be money enough for that beer.

Yes it should be encouraged sourcing one's materials, but it should also be encouraged not to sweat the small stuff.

diordaves:


The N9000 premium may be considered as reward for the carpenter's time and effort sourcing the materials. If you consider the opportunity cost of your time and the attendant risk involved like carrying cash about, there may not be money enough for that beer.

Yes it should be encouraged sourcing one's materials, but it should also be encouraged not to sweat the small stuff.

EgunMogaji:
I feel very proud.

Carpenter wants N2,000 per 1x12 wood. I needed 18.

Went down to "Iso Pako" at New Garage and got it for N1,500.

Saved N9,000 (about 36 bottles of Star).

Of course this is chump change but goes to show new entrants ways you can extend your budget when you buy your materials.

ice4u999:


Small stuffs tends to accumulate into big stuffs N9000 can get one or more bags of nails.