Is your man good at DIY?
Mar 15th 2010, 2:02 am
#16
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
I'm pretty much the same. Decorating and relatively undemanding repairs yes but beyond that I prefer to get the professionals in.
These days the difference between the prices of houses that need complete gutting and those where the work has already been done isn't as great as it should be so I prefer to buy a house with most of the work already done.
These days the difference between the prices of houses that need complete gutting and those where the work has already been done isn't as great as it should be so I prefer to buy a house with most of the work already done.
Mar 15th 2010, 3:19 am
#23
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
I'm getting better ... I'm an IT guy by trade but I like the satisfaction of making something tangible, preferably with wood. My Dad was really practical and I suspect I have inherited some of his skills.
I fixed the bookcase at the weekend (replaced crappy plastic things with proper shelving). Also have previously made a fine breadbox and have nearly finished the Taj Mahal of kennels (made from old patio bits that I pulled down).
Also dug out the slab for the new patio and have been getting busy with a chainsaw down by the creek. Winter is coming, firewood required.
Try doing that in a flat in Kent (and not getting arrested) ...
I fixed the bookcase at the weekend (replaced crappy plastic things with proper shelving). Also have previously made a fine breadbox and have nearly finished the Taj Mahal of kennels (made from old patio bits that I pulled down).
Also dug out the slab for the new patio and have been getting busy with a chainsaw down by the creek. Winter is coming, firewood required.
Try doing that in a flat in Kent (and not getting arrested) ...
Mar 15th 2010, 3:24 am
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
I'm getting better ... I'm an IT guy by trade but I like the satisfaction of making something tangible, preferably with wood. My Dad was really practical and I suspect I have inherited some of his skills.
I fixed the bookcase at the weekend (replaced crappy plastic things with proper shelving). Also have previously made a fine breadbox and have nearly finished the Taj Mahal of kennels (made from old patio bits that I pulled down).
Also dug out the slab for the new patio and have been getting busy with a chainsaw down by the creek. Winter is coming, firewood required.
Try doing that in a flat in Kent (and not getting arrested) ...
I fixed the bookcase at the weekend (replaced crappy plastic things with proper shelving). Also have previously made a fine breadbox and have nearly finished the Taj Mahal of kennels (made from old patio bits that I pulled down).
Also dug out the slab for the new patio and have been getting busy with a chainsaw down by the creek. Winter is coming, firewood required.
Try doing that in a flat in Kent (and not getting arrested) ...
Mar 15th 2010, 4:46 am
#25
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
To say nothing of the impending Cubby House project and the various bits of irrigation/fire-protection work that need to be done. And the mowing ... always the mowing ...
Beats software development, at least you can touch your handywork And I get to climb trees ... bonus!
Beats software development, at least you can touch your handywork
And I get to climb trees ... bonus!
Mar 15th 2010, 7:06 am
#26
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
I love these 'my mans better than your man' threads lol
lets see some before and after photos gang?
lets see some before and after photos gang?
Mar 15th 2010, 11:50 am
#27
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
I'm an IT professional and will freely admit that I can do pretty much sod all when it comes to DIY... If I want something doing I get a man to do his trade and do a few additional hours at my trade to pay for it.
Having seen some DIY work its an approach I suggest more guys should take !!
Having seen some DIY work its an approach I suggest more guys should take !!
When Chief is overseas, I can turn my hand to carpentry and do OK. I take my time and measure a lot more accurately than most tradies.
The one job I would refuse to do is plastering. There are also jobs I can't be arsed to do and will gladly pay. Landscaping, gardening (flowers).
And Vim - bizarrely enough - I do not like digging - just don't. Why should I do it....now building is something else!
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Mar 15th 2010, 12:49 pm
#28
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
My hubby is in IT - contracting consultant something or other 
, but is a dab hand at DIY, does everything himself and has now renovated 2 hooses 
, but is a dab hand at DIY, does everything himself and has now renovated 2 hooses
Mar 15th 2010, 1:01 pm
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Re: Is your man good at DIY?
Hi I am excellent been in construction for 36 years as an advanced Carpenter and Joiner I feel I can fufill your needs
cheers
neil
cheers
neil
