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If a check (cash) is all you are getting keep track of the spend use or save some for the tax hit.

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It's not all, that and salary increase and quarterly bonus. But yes, going to keep track of it all.

This puts me up a tax bracket for sure sadly so the man will take a bunch more. It's all going to savings though, no car mod money here.

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I work in Relo so if you have any questions on anything let me know. The key is spending as much as possible in excludeable (box 12) items.

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The cost for the basic structure sized 40x60x14' (14' high ceiling) with 2 windows, 1 10x10' overhead door, and 1 service door was $22k

2400 sqft of 4" concrete reinforced with rebar was about $10k

Site excavation and driveway was about $3k.

Before you start anything make sure to check the regulations for your zoning. My original zoning was Rural Residential. That would have only allowed my building to be ~1400 sq ft, also required the colors to match the house, as well as roof overhang with soffits and fascia that would have added $3-4k to initial building price.

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Alright, I have been making some huge progress on the basement since we are putting the house up for sale shortly because I am moving to Florida. Here is a little before and after, still a ways to go but getting there! Old pics first, obviously! This was just after putting up all the walls.

Workshop/sewing room:

https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...68959642_o.jpg

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/y...03736440638617

https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...80077837_o.jpg

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/y...03736440638617

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Family room (notice projector screen on the floor :) )

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-k...428_002144.jpg

Wet bar and workshop. Closet on the left and gym on the right.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q...428_002128.jpg

left door is the gym, right door is the bathroom and right wall is the bedroom. Rear surround speakers in the wall. Hallway leads to the 1100 sqft shop.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e...428_002113.jpg

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Did you do all the work or subcontractors? Looks good either way!

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I have done everything myself (and my dad) except for the electrical, drywall and putting the floors down. Updates of the area that is nearly 100% done!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G...503_172527.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9...503_172540.jpg

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Looks really good! Nice job!

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I've been pretty busy around the house all year, here are some pictures of the master bathroom project that is nearing completion.

BEFORE:
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...0923151923.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...923151923b.jpg


AFTER:
http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...1102151624.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...102151624a.jpg

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Looks nice! Much better than the brass!

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Thank you! I agree...hated the brass/gold from day 1. I've been talking about redoing that bathroom for years now, glad I finally did it. It's not picture, but I had the sinks/counter resurfaced so it looks brand new too.

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Very niiiiice!!!!

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I love that shower.

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Need to put some post clubhouse action in that shower

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^that

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So finally, after wanting this for so long, I finally found someone to install this for a reasonable price thanks to a referral by Momin! Should be really nice!!

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That little guy is enough to heat your monstrous 4 car garage? If so, that's awesome, I was expecting to need a HUGE heater for my little 9000 cubic feet (which is not a very big garage), and temps here are usually 10* warmer. I just want to keep the garage above freezing all winter. Please post more info on therms/heating capacity, plus your cubic feet.

Edit, what was the unit price, install price, and gas line price + length? (Because I KNOW you did your homework on all that, hahaha)

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Nice! I can't wait to try mine when I get home.

Btw, did he install a regulator for yours? (Did it need one?). Mine apparently needs one per the instructions and he didn't install one(he didn't really read it). When I turned mine on, it seemed a bit smelly (smell of burning rich). So I read the install and it says it needs a regulator to reduce to follow to the heater.. Gonna call him when I get home to put one in.

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That's what I want in my garage. If you don't mind me asking. How much for the install?