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JaniceSW

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Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« on: August 01, 2017, 07:01:56 am »
I wish I was a DIY person and had many different, even basic skills, but I'm not.  I can do a few things, but for the most part, I have to hire many things done.  Often I can get away with a handyman, but it all costs dollars.

How about you? If you are a DIY person are you a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level?

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2017, 07:33:27 am »
definitely diy..we fix just about everything ourselves..if its something we cant my son in law does it...i try to keep hubby off the roof becauses of his being a little off balance...ear problems..but we havent run into anything we couldnt fix yet
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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2017, 07:37:51 am »
I'm a DIY person. At least I try before I call in the professionals.

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2017, 09:03:46 am »
We do it ourselves if we are able.  If not, we hire it out.
Have a wonderful day!

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2017, 09:12:24 am »
i'm mostly a diy person in the home, but for major stuff, the landlord takes care of them. just learned how to put on brake pads on my car.

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2017, 11:06:46 am »
Years ago I would do the basics and hire a pro, but since the you tube error started, I just look up my project and away I go.  :)

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2017, 11:07:32 am »
Hire for the big projects, DIY for the little projects.

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2017, 02:44:42 pm »
definitly a diy,,,,,i like it......and cheaper

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2017, 02:50:38 pm »
I try to do it myself if I can, I wont mess with electric or plumbing tho

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2017, 06:35:06 pm »
I try to DIY everything if I'm capable of doing it. Otherwise leave it to the professionals

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2017, 07:11:28 pm »
I am a DIY and Hire someone if it's too difficult such as with electricity, plumbing etc.
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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2017, 08:59:52 pm »
Diy person here. I enjoy learning new things and tearing into an old house will lead to learning new things guaranteed,

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2017, 10:06:15 pm »
A DIY for sure.  Luckily my husband is very handy and I have learn a lot from him.  Between our kids, nieces and nephews we could have made a fortune remodeling for them but then family is family and that means no charge. Just supply the materials.

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2017, 10:15:53 pm »
I am a DIY individual in certain respects. Coincidentally, I just finished washing, polishing, and waxing my vehicle. It was the very first time as well. I am thinking of having a professional detailer to look at it to make sure that I am on the right track, though.

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Re: Are You A DIY or Hire Person?
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2017, 04:47:22 pm »
I try to DIY first, but if I can't, I find someone that can fix it for me.

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