He made around $390k profit when it sold! Compare that price to what one of our studentâs entire construction budget for his large log home. Total cost: $40,000. Thatâs right, it cost less for Larry to build a log home, than it does for the average kitchen remodel.He also managed to do it without any mortgage.otal cost: $40,000. Thatâs right, it cost less for Larry to build a log home, than it does for the average kitchen remodel. He also managed to do it without any mortgage.
5. The easiest way to avoid overcooking Brussels sprouts is to not cook them at all. Yes, you can eat them raw; after all, they are mini-cabbages. Just shred the sprouts and mix them with other greens, crunchy apples, or sweet beets for a beautiful salad or slaw.
(If your nose is particularly sensitive to the scent of cooking sprouts, throw a stalk of celery or a couple of pieces of red bell pepper into the cooking waterâbut remember to remove before serving.) Brussels sprouts should be cooked only for about 10 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.