DIY or Hire a Pro? The Value of Your Time and the Break-Even Rate
This lesson is part of the course
In this lesson
You compare six jobs done yourself with the professional price, put a value on your own hours, calculate the break-even hourly rate and total the saving of a smart DIY plan.
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- Comparing Contractor Quotes: Price per m², the Median and Outliers Locked
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