Got my gate bolt fixed at last
By Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
Manchester, England
January 26, 2018 10:40am CST
A few months ago I had a new fence built to separate the front and rear gardens. However, it did not take long for the bolt to become damaged, thus making it impossible to keep closed.
Despite being a very simple job, I am unable to affix a new bolt in my present condition. Another problem was that the job was too small for most companies to bother with.
Finally I tried an online site that was recommended to me, where I made contact with a fairly local handyman. To my delight he arrived today and my new bolt is now fitted.
It is surprising how even basic things like this can become major obstacles at times.
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24 responses
@LadyDuck (471497)
• Switzerland
26 Jan 18
I am glad that you had the bolts fixed. It s sometimes more difficult to find someone to do small jobs that a major repair. I also have a wooden fence that is damaged and need some repairs, it seems it costs less to remove the wooden fence and to replace it with a ready made one.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Jan 18
@LadyDuck Exactly. I still paid £30 for a simple job, but he had to travel to do the work and probably had to pay a fee to the website.
He did a decent job so it was good value to me. A large company would no doubt add numerous bizarre item costs.
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@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Jan 18
It isn't surprising to me, I can do a lot of my yard work but am a total idiot if I tried to do something like putting in a lock or whatnot, it's just not in my nature. Finding a handy man to help with those small jobs I can't do is not easy and I've yet to find one. You are definitely lucky to have found one.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 Jan 18
I agree, sometimes its hard, Tony just commented on how he was not able to shower himself a few months ago to now getting in and out of a tub. Chemo is so evil and good at the same time.
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@Kandae11 (54997)
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26 Jan 18
Isn't it great that one can go online and find someone who can do those simple tasks for us There is a door to my apartment which refuses to open - it has been like that for over six months. I think it is high time that I find a locksmith to open it and change the locks.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Feb 18
Glad you were able to find someone and get it fixed. One less worry for you.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
28 Jan 18
@Asylum glad you got it sorted out ok
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
28 Jan 18
@arthurchappell A few weeks ago I may have agreed, but now I have alternating good and bad days.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
28 Jan 18
@Asylum it must be frustrating but hopefully your strength will return in time
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
14 Feb 18
These small jobs that big companies wont tackle are mainly what people need help with. It would keep a small one man outfit busy for quite some time. I am pleased you were able to get it sorted Barry,
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@moffittjc (121581)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Feb 18
Wow, I remember you talking about that bolt a while ago! I'm glad you were finally able to get it fixed.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Feb 18
@moffittjc This is so true, as soon as one problem is solved you notice others.
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@moffittjc (121581)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Feb 18
@Asylum Now that the gate is fixed, you can focus your attention on something else around the house that has become a real annoyance!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
31 Jan 18
I run into that all the time. There are plumbers, gardeners, electricians but who does odd little jobs? Some things I have had just to learn to live with. When I came home this time my front door is sticking. I don't have a local woodworker!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Feb 18
@Jeanniemaries Quite possibly and a little oil in the lock may help.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
31 Jan 18
@Asylum Hopefully it's just because it wasn't opened for 9 months and over time it will get back to normal. It's better than it was the first day.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
31 Jan 18
I am presuming that you are 'ill' not being aware what your 'present condition' is. And yes, your observation is right. It is so hard to get a handyman to to come do something small. Glad it worked out okay. The tower bolt in our bathroom broke and my brother still haven't got the time to fix it. (he really is busy). It has been three months now. But only my niece and I are the only people upstairs in the house so we use a makeshift gallon of water to keep the door close.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
7 Feb 18
@Gita17112016 Mine was stage 4 cancer, which is seriously advanced. As a result the simplest of jobs become formidable.
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@Gita17112016 (3611)
• Trinidad And Tobago
7 Feb 18
@Asylum I was diagnosed with stage -- something ...cancer (I could never remember the stage, but it is the very least... or early stages). Fortunately, I never had treatment ...just did the biopsies and MRI. Then I tried an alternative medicine thingy and then no cancer. But I have put on some serious weight which leaves me pretty useless too. I have many handyman skills but I can no longer do them. Sadly.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
3 Feb 18
You finally got it sorted out. Nowadays we seem to increasingly resort to online site.For the handyman,this job was a doddle.
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@Marilynda1225 (82778)
• United States
30 Jan 18
I always said it would be a good idea for a company to specialize in small jobs. Guess it isn't profitable for them, I have often had small jobs that needed to be done and couldn't find anyone to do it.
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