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Alright guys, time for a primer
I've noticed a few threads here lately from people wanting info on how to repair something at home. If you have a wife/live-in then you need to be able to . Scratch that. If you no longer live with your parents you really should have some basic tools.
A few screwdrivers, wrenches, a small socket set, pliers, hammer and a multimeter will save you a bunch of money and headaches over time. You could spend $50 and put together these basics. I know doing your own repairs is not always practical but when you can it's usually worth the time and effort. Not only will you save some bucks and be able to give out the Time Taylor yell/growl (WTH is that noise he makes anyways) but chicks dig guys with tool boxes. Oh yea, and motorcycles. Curious to know how many planeteers have there own tools (even the basics) and how many don't. Besides, it's the offseason. What else are we going to talk about. |
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don't have as many as i would like, but tools are something i'm not short on.
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I have basic hand tools, socket set, etc. I can fix some stuff.
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Heh full set of auto tools basically most everything short of an actual lift. For home repair issues my tools generally come from there, but I have a few specific items. Since I rent not a big reason to have a full set of household tools. When I eventually buy a place I will out fit the rest of my gear and bring in all of my grandfather's old welding tools. Working on your own stuff is therapeutic. Great stress reliever.
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Im installing a drainage pipe along the side of my home. Dig 2-3 feet down.
Install a pipe. (6 ten foot pipes) Then dump rocks over it to help with drainage. I'm 2/3rds through it. Worked on it 8 hours today. Im so exhausted. Wake up early and finish it up tomorrow. Plus im also re-doing the pipes for my sump pump, but thats easy. Vacation, gotta love it. |
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That's weak. I've laid a mile of pipe in my day, three inches at a time. Now that takes work.
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I just finished painting my house and let me tell you its not as easy as it looks.
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One time i painted my downstairs bedroom with a paint primer. No ventilation. I was sick that evening and called in the next day. The little woman was nice about it but i could tell she was saying i told you so. I was an idiot. |
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Chicks dig guys who do their own repairs...just ask starbright_vermin
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I've got way too many tools actually. A roll around tool box overfilled with hand tools, basic power tools, lawn and yard tools. I've noticed lately that I can't seem to find a good reason not to repair something and just replace it. Actually, now that I think about it that hasn't been just recently. Maybe I'm just a tightwad.
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phobia does deck repairs...and on the spot editing
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Full set of tools a couple of them in two roll arounds and various toolbags, all major and some minor power tools, former Handyman.
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Has anyone ever installed hardwood flooring? If so, is it as easy as people make it out to be?
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