CAPTAIN FREE-STUFF!

Original Content | Today | By Laz A. Mataz

[Lazamataz]

I am a Marvel Comic Universe SUPERHERO.

I AM CAPTAIN FREE-STUFF!
My superpower is to acquire expensive things and pay nothing!

Here is my Marvel Comic Universe picture. BTW, the face actually looks a lot like mine, without glasses and if I let my facial hair grow:

So, why am I Captain Free-Stuff? Well, I will tell you! After purchasing my new home, I have, in addition to the 1620 sq ft upstairs, another 1620 sq ft of semi-finished basement. I plan to cut out about 7-800 sq ft and make it an elegant downstairs apartment. It has double-glass doors that allow entry from the deck (and has a very nice view, too!), and I'm putting a full bathroom in, as well as a nice kitchenette. There is a gas-powered fireplace they can enjoy.

And here's where things get interesting.

I have secured, FREE, over 10,000 dollars of building materials to do this with. Here's a partial list:

Building Material	Quantity	Notes
Eleganza wood-look ceramic tile	~61 boxes/equivalent	Main apartment flooring
Maravilla rectangular basalt tile	107 tiles (~46 sq. ft.) + later haul	Natural stone tile
Maravilla 3" basalt hex tile	2 boxes	Natural stone hex tile
2×4×8 framing lumber — original haul	41 boards	Free
2×4×8 framing lumber — Roswell haul	35 boards	Free
Total 2×4×8 framing lumber	76 boards	Enough to frame most/all planned basement partition walls
Mahogany full-height trim	72 linear feet	Free
Mahogany half-height trim	104 linear feet	Free
Oak quarter-round	192 linear feet	Free
Solid-core door	80" × 36"	Pristine condition; free
Hollow-core door	80" × 36"	Acquired for $10
Hollow-core door	96" × 36"	Acquired for $30
Acoustic ceiling tile — earlier haul	2 boxes + partial box	Acquired for $34.97
Acoustic ceiling tile — Lawrenceville haul	25 pristine tiles + numerous remnants	Free
Bricks	812	Free
Heavy pavers	~50–54	Acquired for $50
Composite stair pieces	Multiple	Steps/components
Samsung 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump	1 complete system	New in box with line set; acquired for $500
Mineral wool insulation	~½–¾ pallet	Building insulation
Madison Pearl backsplash tile	49 boxes	Backsplash / wall tile
Tile-installation supplies	Assorted	Installation materials
Drywall	1 usable sheet	Free
Plywood / OSB	3 pieces	Free
Bathroom vanity	1	White vanity with black stone top and sink
Black granite slab	1	Free
Granite bar-top piece	1	Free
"Big Bertha" granite countertop	~24" × 68"	Free; salvaged and trimmed for transport
Kitchenette cabinets	4	White glass-front cabinets, including corner cabinet; free

[xp38]

Shoot, a fella’ could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.

[Jane Long]

Look!! It’s Superman! ❤️

[Wasichu]

Oh no! Book 2 will be in 2028 now! The suspense is killing me!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I think they put more salt in it to preserve it.

In any case, best Mac and Cheese ever with that stuff.

[Colorado Doug]

Already covered that angle. There is an annual gift exclusion rule, which I am under, and also, givers -- not recipients -- are responsible for paying those taxes. But they need not, since I am under the annual limit.

Well, I had eight deck screws that I was going to pitch in but I wouldn't want to kick you over the limit.

[Colorado Doug]

We are talking about Laz here. I don’t think that he would be interested in Jennie just laying bricks.

[GOPJ]

I've discovered, nobody needs a gym membership. Just buy a house.

LOL - you're right. Congratulations Laz.

[Larry Lucido]

I’m still waiting for my free Angela Davis from 1970.

[Spacetrucker]

Hey, for the right person, that’s a couple hundred worth of project brick, or a couple thousand for someone that doesn’t want to do the work themselves. Im game.

[Candor7]

Well, as you say, that's likely the brick laying context !

She would nail his boards to, I bet.

A little rice wine would likely go a long way.

[fatima]

Fiancee huh,you are a busy beaver.:)

[knarf]

Laz, you have it all.

Scripture teaches a help(er) meet (The correct one for you); Enough alphabet following your name to write your own language; And plenty of smaht asses (us) to push . . . .er, post you on.

Of all the people in our circle(s) . . . You are the one most remembered for bragging about a girl that loved your pennies . . . . . (I think THAT one is at least 25 years old)