• Cort@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Yes it is. Grue is talking about quality trade-offs. Literally sub-par work

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      3 months ago

      Or cost trade offs, not necessarily sub-par.

      I can do fantastic siding and tile work personally and would be exceptionally hesitant to pay someone to do it. My FIL has done concrete work for 30 years, why would I pay someone to do it?

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      3 months ago

      I own a single family home with a kitchen that needs work. I can choose laminate countertops to save money, even though that is lower quality than is common to the neighborhood.