Wouldn't wanna be code enforcement in these parts, don't think folks would take too kindly to you making them get rid of all the "treasures" in their yard.
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He's one of the greats!
Me and my 12 year old son did our whole living room and a hallway 2 evenings after work last week. Just got the transition pieces today and will finish it up tomorrow. Not bad for 2 rookies, looks great too, you can borrow my tools if you want to save a few bucks.
Don't stop bothering them, persistence pays off, eventually they get tired of you calling or showing up and they just give you a job. Hope things work out for you. Have you considered truck driving alot of companies need drivers and some will pay for training, just a thought I had and reminded...