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What a 1954 Kitchen Gut Reno Actually Cost Us — Line by Line
Ryan Mitchell provides a complete line-item breakdown of his 1954 ranch kitchen renovation, totaling $38,247. ...
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The Real Number
Line-item budgets from real projects — Ryan's own renovations and anonymized client jobs. Cost breakdowns, bid comparisons, what changed from estimate to final invoice.
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Why Your Bid Is $52K and Your Neighbor's Was $34K
Ryan Mitchell explains why renovation bids vary so widely, breaking down labor vs. materials, overhead, scope ...