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What house projects have you done by yourself and what do you only trust to pros
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:38 pm
We live in a 100yr old NO house and there is a never ending list of projects. My SO always wants us to hire contractors but with this latest project I'm putting my foot down. It can't be that hard to install backsplash in a kitchen can it?
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Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:39 pm to RedRifle
what do you consider "yourself"?
can your Dad help? and what if you Dad owned his own contractor/construction company? does that count as a pro?
cause if not, then I do everything myself
actually I hired out my concrete countertops
can your Dad help? and what if you Dad owned his own contractor/construction company? does that count as a pro?
cause if not, then I do everything myself
actually I hired out my concrete countertops
This post was edited on 8/26/14 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:40 pm to RedRifle
I don't do anything like that, would rather enjoy my free time
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:40 pm to RedRifle
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It can't be that hard to install backsplash in a kitchen can it?
I don't think so. I'd definitely do that on my own.
ETA: I should mention I enjoy doing stuff like that, so that I wouldn't pay to get done. Now painting on the other hand
I just painted on my own for the last time. I'm completely over that.This post was edited on 8/26/14 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:41 pm to RedRifle
I've painted, hung a few doors and installed some appliances.
I let pro's do my flooring and ac.
I let pro's do my flooring and ac.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:41 pm to RedRifle
they make it seem like a breeze on the DIY network.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:42 pm to RedRifle
Pros: plumbing
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:42 pm to Hermit Crab
Exactly. All these buff dudes renovating a whole house in 30mins makes a guy get competitive.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:43 pm to LNCHBOX
I'll usually tackle just about anything inside or outside my house. However, I do tread a little more carefully on things revolving around electricity and plumbing.
I'll usually defer to the experts if it means an error I make due to lack of experience or skill could potentially ruin my home of kill me.
Been pretty effective so far.
Backsplash isn't too hard. Lots of videos online and books at Home Depot to walk you through.
I'll usually defer to the experts if it means an error I make due to lack of experience or skill could potentially ruin my home of kill me.
Been pretty effective so far.
Backsplash isn't too hard. Lots of videos online and books at Home Depot to walk you through.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:43 pm to RedRifle
Myself? Built a 12'x14' shed (to include shingles, windows, and barn-style door); repaired sprinkler system; repaird the deck (as in almost total replacement); and built a swing set. Nothing is impossible and there will always instruction available. Also replaced all fans and lighting fixtures.
This post was edited on 8/26/14 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:43 pm to RedRifle
I'll paint, install fixtures/fans/etc, landscape, and tile.
I won't deal with plumbing, gas, or electrical.
I won't deal with plumbing, gas, or electrical.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:44 pm to RedRifle
I'm about to try and build a fence by myself. No help from pops.
It will probably fall over the next time the wind blows.
It will probably fall over the next time the wind blows.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:44 pm to RedRifle
I had someone else lay concrete for me... I'm not doing that shite.
I did put together my own gazebo. I've done some electrical work. I am going to install my own ceiling speakers throughout my house.
I did put together my own gazebo. I've done some electrical work. I am going to install my own ceiling speakers throughout my house.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:45 pm to cleeveclever
I dont do sheetrock or HVAC. Anything else ill orob look at doing myself.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:48 pm to RedRifle
Put up a fence, installed surround sound, added an electrical outlet, painted some rooms, just had to put in a new mailbox, had to replace a coupling on our washer last year.
I'm going to get someone to put in wood flooring. And I'm not fricking with the plumbing.
I'm going to get someone to put in wood flooring. And I'm not fricking with the plumbing.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:48 pm to yellowfin
quote:
I don't do anything like that, would rather enjoy my free time
= lazy
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:53 pm to RedRifle
Built a picnic table. Now I'm trying to refinish it. I want to stain it black and fill the cracks with red epoxy.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:54 pm to RedRifle
We renovated the kitchen last year and got a general contractor. I hated it. I had to watch them like a hawk and point out all of the shitty work (a lot) they did and make them correct it.... It was really one guy in particular, everything he did was half arse and awful. After that experience, I'd rather do it myself and if I get to a place where I need a pro I'll get one.
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:55 pm to Brood211
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= works hard for his money and values his free time
FIFY
Posted on 8/26/14 at 1:55 pm to Brood211
I completely redid my 60 year old house when I bought it. We did everything from electrical to plumbing to floors (wood, tile, brick), built cabinets, changed windows, etc. We updated everything!
Only thing I didn't do was AC work.
#man
Only thing I didn't do was AC work.
#man
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