We may have bit off more than we could handle this week. We are replacing floors ourselves in a small house and rented a power scraper to break up the old ceramic tile and thinset. We could really use a couple of guys to help for a day or two. Anyone know of a source for help like this? - In College Station.

My son can help.. I can't PM though.

My son left a message… he has experience as well! He helped tear out old tile and then install wood floor at our old house in Colorado after we had water damage. He'll do a good job for ya

https://sparehandstudents.com/customer

https://www.kbtx.com/2024/10/05/spare-hand-students-app-expands-across-state-continues-growing-aggieland/

I have not used them yet, but this is set up by some Aggie students. I have seen positive experiences on Nextdoor. It's on my to do list to try this with my next odd job.

This sounds like a bit of a job for some students. I know they are hard workers but I think this might be better suited for a couple of subcontractors or tile guys looking for extra weekend work.

nthomas99 said:

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https://sparehandstudents.com/customer

https://www.kbtx.com/2024/10/05/spare-hand-students-app-expands-across-state-continues-growing-aggieland/

I have not used them yet, but this is set up by some Aggie students. I have seen positive experiences on Nextdoor. It's on my to do list to try this with my next odd job.

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There has also been some negative experiences.

The Aggie who started it posts on threads that are not appropriate for students. Electric repair, sprinkler repair, plumbing which all require a license. Tree trimming was one and they don't even have a chain saw much less competency to operate one.

They need to stay in their lane and just do jobs that require young strong bodies.

Agreed, and like I said no experience with them so for sure ymmv. I certainly wouldn't hire them for those kind of jobs.