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02-21-2021, 07:54 PM | #16 |
Bono & Grbac wasn't enough
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Is like exactly 3 grapes peeled, please
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02-21-2021, 07:56 PM | #17 |
The Maintenance Guy
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02-21-2021, 07:59 PM | #18 |
SuperChiefs
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I'm the friend everyone calls. It's a blessing and a curse
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02-21-2021, 08:14 PM | #19 |
Kind of a mod
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Ha. That's pretty accurate. I thinking I took about 8 trips in one weekend while laying some flooring in my bathroom. Hadn't ever done it before and just never knew what I didn't know at each step.
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02-21-2021, 08:29 PM | #20 |
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I pretty much re-did our 1903 farm house myself. I am so glad I did it when I was younger over the span of 25 years.
Knowing your limits is key. I tried to install a staircase bannister years ago after we tore out a wall. After hours with no success, I call a carpenter. Ezy Pezy for him. I have used Eagle Scouts lately for grunt work. They are willing to help and besides paying them $15/hour, pizza and Root Beer, I have developed some friendships with the younger folks. They like to help and get away. As to hardware stores, after hours or on Sundays, my town rolls up the sidewalks. It takes me 1 hour one way to get to a Lowes. There is no way I could do 8 trips in one weekend Also, having the right tools helps a bunch. My Dad taught me that. I settled on one brand of cordless tools, Ridgid. They all use the same batteries. You can find them lightly used on Ebay for cheap. |
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02-21-2021, 08:29 PM | #21 |
best in the biz
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"Knowledge is knowing how to change a flat tire, wisdom is doing it"
That said, know your limitations. I prolly made 10-15 trips to the hardware store when I was building my bike. |
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02-22-2021, 06:02 AM | #22 |
Everything is Awesome!!!!!
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02-22-2021, 06:56 AM | #23 |
My Mamma Says
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All three of my son-in-laws are useless around the house as far as fixing stuff.. So who do you guess my daughters call to help???
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02-22-2021, 07:13 AM | #24 |
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Very much this. I grew up on a farm and my grandpa was a stickler about fixing everything himself.
I do the same thing to my kids...I won't fix it for you but I'll help and teach you how. Damn, I sound like an old asshole |
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02-22-2021, 07:18 AM | #25 |
Politically Incorrect
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You should have just called Billay and had him plug your holes for free.
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02-22-2021, 07:19 AM | #26 |
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The social studies teacher with the handyman side business?
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02-22-2021, 07:40 AM | #27 |
Stroking to the SB Champs!
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I do as much as I can, but I’m not that handy. My Dad (may he RIP) and my two older Brothers could fix and build ANYTHING. Me? I was more interested in girls and sports. That’s great when you are a kid, but that sort of focus has a short shelf life.
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02-22-2021, 07:58 AM | #28 |
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02-22-2021, 08:43 AM | #29 |
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Agreed about how often we underestimate the time a project will take! My dad has taught me a lot of general home improvement skills, but he never fails to assure me how little time helping with a "little project" will take.
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02-22-2021, 09:01 AM | #30 |
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Turns out I am significantly better at demo than repair. For lunch and some Pale Ale, I'll be glad to come over and **** some shit up.....
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