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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by money121(m): 5:56pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 6:12pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
mufutau55: Baba, I think you’re underestimating the sound and power of an Indian drilling rig at full throttle inside hard rock at midnight. I still maintain that it’s inconsiderate of him as someone that lives in the USA and should no better and to set a civil example. It’s Moganna inside Elebu, at most he’ll pay N10K. But Nigeria is happening to us all because we should have clean pipe borne water supplied by the government. They’re still at it. So I think it’s a hotel for me tonight. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 6:16pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
topsy23: True talk, lots of Chinese fakes especially of the APC brand. I even had a bad experience with an Ellington bought from their own outlet. While we are on the topic, the other day the cable that feeds electricity to my house from my generator started heating up and melting all because I powered on the AC, so it is important to use the proper gauge of wire even between the generator and the house to avoid stories that touch. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bobkezel(m): 7:00pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2:Baba I perfectly understand your plight.... But what can we do.... Naija is in deep shiii 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by seunpinky(m): 7:00pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
For a while, I have been reading comments from the abroadians and the kind of expectations they have from the Nigerian construction industry. Having spent most of my life in Nigeria and with good knowledge of the Nigerian construction industry, So I made two trips in the past two days to a home depot store to see for myself all these things they have been writing and talking about. To be honest and fair to them, all their expectations are valid. The level of quality, sanity, ease and value for money that you get over there is second to none.. I intend visiting Lowe's tomorrow since it's a public holiday. Please to the abroadians, which other stores can a first time home owner visit for basic renovations (paintings, lightings etc) cc Egunmogaji2, Hajj Mufutua and the others 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by badbreathcure101: 7:11pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
sonnie10:I'm the one that said it. Nairalanders are broke ppl don't be swayed by those big talks you read. They claim to have been to USA and UK, they know how to download pictures from Pinterest but to pay a professional fee is what they can never afford. Better Keep your business away from nairaland, or rather run a paid ad on another platform. Alot of them have learnt the hard way. there's not a single professional here without a scandal just google them, some even disabled their profiles and as sad as it seems the clients still think they are right till now. 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 7:17pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
seunpinky: Their concerns are very valid. Our workmen would be better served listening and adapting. These guys have more disposable income that your normal clientele, who would they rather work for? I would rather do business with 1 client that can give me 5 million than 100 clients that will give me 50,000 each. My father taught me to always benchmark, not against my fellow countrymen but against the world. How is it done over there? Can you copy it? Can you adapt it? He had this book in the house - The American Handyman and I read it several times. That is why I can do almost anything in the house, and I can supervise the workmen that I invite. Now most workmen don't do the work because they love to do it, they do it to survive. I will illustrate, I invited someone to help me paint some wood. I asked him do I need to prepare the wood? He said no. He was wrong, I need to sandpaper the wood, I need to use methylated spirit to clean up the wood after sanding, and I need to use a brush to clean off the dust. How come a painter does not know all of these? Is he doing this because he loves his craft or wants to eke out a living? These guys don't benchmark, so they keep doing the same thing over and over and over and that is why foreigners that can do quality will come in and take over as has already been established on this thread. When you work with some artisans, you cannot help but notice the gaping lack of exposure, like they say they are nothing but local champions, that cannot compete with their counterparts elsewhere. 5 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:34pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
seunpinky: Nice one. Home Depot Lowes Orchards Walmart Good luck. PS: Some read mine as constructive criticism but some disgruntled elements sees otherwise. I graduated my tiler to the picture attached. Before it’ll have been that Nigerian mess of a thing. 6 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 7:37pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
bobkezel: Oga mi, that’s why I took my lumps jejely and only came to vent to my online friends. Midnight or afternoon I know he’ll rather not spend money doing borehole if the system works. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Bravejoe(m): 7:39pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
Please, ogas in the house, I'm in desperate need of your help. Do give me a chance to work at your sites as labour. I can do the mixture or any other job very well, please. My family is suffering. Oga Spyder880, rotecch77, and other ogas, please help. It's better to take care of my family with the labour of my hands than do it by stealing. I stay in Lagos, I'm ready to work in any state. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 8:16pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2: The water supply pipe outlet from the soil pipe outlet is a bit far. Are you using wall hung type or close couple ? There are some close couple that you won't see the flexible connector shown at all. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 8:31pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
seunpinky:You can get almost everything you want these days online. But some prefer to physically see what they want. EZ flooring for tiles, stone and hardwood Willams Sherman for paints Home Goods for little household stuffs There are little repair items you won’t find in big stores. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:37pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
topsy23: Please share pictures, thanks. Personally I prefer braided steel lines for this thing. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 8:37pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2: You are probably right that I was underestimating the sound of the drilling machine. I am surprised they are actually using two days to do the drilling. Not all of us have moral to be considerate of others as long as they are not breaking any law. But I do understand your concern especially because you are affected. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 8:42pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
mufutau55: My street in on a Martian rock formation it seems like. No one has had any easy drillings here. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 8:59pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
Let me share some pictures of furniture made by a friend here in Abuja to further the debate that raged some days ago
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 9:02pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
Part 2
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 9:16pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
seunpinky: In NYC area, I think you have covered it; Home Depot and Lowes. Hajji M. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by twinskenny(m): 9:20pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
Bravejoe: I wish you are an electrician we have a couple of site where you can join us 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 9:23pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2: Damn. And you eventually get water? At how many feet? I hate the rock area drilling. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 9:24pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
FEGEITOK: Not bad Sir. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 9:27pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
mufutau55: Will attempt to upload some videos as well. I think some education and exposure has contributed to his attention to detail. I'm glad you like it. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:27pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
mufutau55: Mine was 110 meters. There's at least two NairaLanders on my street. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:28pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
FEGEITOK: Some get it, some will continue to keep their heads in the sand like an Ostrich 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KelvinCoaster(m): 9:32pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
FEGEITOK:Nice one! Kugbo Furniture Villa in my mind. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 9:33pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
EgunMogaji2: Holly.. that is around 340 ft. But at least they got water. A friend of mine site in Ondo was abadon at that level for lack of water o. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by seunpinky(m): 9:39pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
Thanks for sharing EgunMogaji2: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:42pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
mufutau55: A Londoner two plots above me did 220 meters. Took them about three days. Equipment kept breaking. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:43pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 10:36pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
FEGEITOK:This is a beautiful bed. However, it lacks the mastery of craftsmanship. There are no woods joinery which is signature of higher quality woodwork. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 10:40pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
sonnie10: The higher the quality, the higher the price agreed. Same way Bosch kitchen equipment costs way more than the usual Nigerian brands. That pattern can only be achieved by an expert craftsman agreed. The same pattern on the headboard is duplicated at the footboard. It might also be a function of cost; the client might want something beautiful but that will not break the bank. Will pass on your message, I doubt he plays in the $8k league, I think though that compared to most of the roadside shops, his looks better. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FEGEITOK: 10:58pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
KelvinCoaster: Here is a video of his work: https://ufile.io/58hduk11 |
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