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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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3. DIY is awesome but my DIY rules of thumb:

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:41 PM

Feb 2013

If you see it taking an hour, plan for a trip to the home center during the project for something unexpected.
If the project takes place in the kitchen or laundry areas, be prepared to order pizza and wash the next day's clothes first.
It's sometimes better to hire a pro than need a bathroom and not have one.

just some thoughts...
YMMV

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Hi, guys. Tell me what you think of doing DYI home improvements/maintenance. [View all] Denninmi Feb 2013 OP

I think DIY home improvements are awesome! RevStPatrick Feb 2013 #1

LOL, you almost made me spew my drink all over. Denninmi Feb 2013 #2

DIY is awesome but my DIY rules of thumb: discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2013 #3

I'm getting increasingly handy as I get older. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #4

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Major Nikon Feb 2013 #6

Handy AND Handsome, dammit! Not to mention, I have huge hands. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #9

Exactly. n/t lumberjack_jeff Feb 2013 #16

I'm not much of a big project person Major Nikon Feb 2013 #5

There is always some project. Denninmi Feb 2013 #7

Shoveling ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2013 #8

I fucking hate it... opiate69 Feb 2013 #10

I'm easily frustrated too! gvstn Feb 2013 #11

To a tee, your just described my interactions Broken_Hero Feb 2013 #13

I've found that, integral to my competence is a realistic assesment of my own incompetence level. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #14

Depends on the job. westerebus Feb 2013 #12

I'm a guy who calls himself "lumberjack" lumberjack_jeff Feb 2013 #15

Every time I tried, my ex would kill the idea NRA_SUCKS Feb 2013 #17

What is the worst thing that can happen? lumberjack_jeff Feb 2013 #18

I usually ask myself that. Denninmi Feb 2013 #20

Well yeah... if the "worst" involves ambulances or fire trucks, I might think twice. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2013 #21

effin eh! This..right here. Fix The Stupid Feb 2013 #23

I really like most home projects Mosby Feb 2013 #19

Ask away....I practically re-built my house, by myself :) Fix The Stupid Feb 2013 #22