Question of the Day- Do You DYI (do it yourself)?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35716)
13 responses
@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
If only you lived near me 
I am DYI challenged 
Those and other projects you have posted always look first rate Judy!
I am DYI challenged Those and other projects you have posted always look first rate Judy!
@Deepizzaguy (103967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Apr 18
I usually hire someone to take care of the damages on the air conditioner since I am not an expert on working with water heaters and air conditioners.
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@Deepizzaguy (103967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Apr 18
@caopaopao Let the pros handle the huge work since they were trained to do it.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
Anything complicated is a job for the pros. Although I wish I had more of an aptitude for doing my own repairs.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
14 Apr 18
I used to do a lot of things, including upholstering my furniture. Now I cannot do much and ask for help from professionals.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
14 Apr 18
@Daelii We can do many things when we are young. Not many as we get old
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
Wow, upholstering furniture. That sounds difficult? My parents had my uncle do upholstering for them, but he worked for a furniture company and is like a professional.
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
16 Apr 18
@dgobucks226 If it is not included in company's services, I will try to find someone to do it for me.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
Good deal 
Wish I had a special person to assembly things for me
Wish I had a special person to assembly things for me1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (471992)
• Switzerland
16 Apr 18
@dgobucks226 I can change a fuse, no problem with this, but for more serious electric jobs I call a professional.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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16 Apr 18
@LadyDuck I understand. You don't want to fool around with things electrical.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
Yes very true although I did replace a fuse. We had a pipe leak I had to get a plumber out to repair. I am pretty decent at painting and spackling. My one saving grace 
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
You guys are very efficient! And you remember the most important directions.....those drinks
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
15 Apr 18
@dgobucks226 Lol! I'm not very skilled with power tools but its very easy to get a drink!
I did however do all cuts/ measurement for installing flooring in my kids bedroom, dinning room, living room etc!
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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16 Apr 18
@Daelii Well, that's pretty impressive! I would probably either measure incorrectly or not cut the flooring accurately. Too much pressure
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
14 Apr 18
Every chance I get.
Not everything is a success though.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
I will try certain repairs and yes, you are right about the success, lol.
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@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
14 Apr 18
I DYI most of the time from unclogging sinks, painting jobs, decorating and clothes repair.I think you can save a lot doing on your own rather than hiring professionals.Furthermore, you will be satisfied by the result if you are doing it personally.It is still better to ask professionals to do the job for the things you have little to no knowledge.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
Excellent response @kareemadivina! And so very true about saving money doing it yourself. I will attempt some repairs on my own. If I have difficulty I have relied on friends. And yes, doing it yourself is very rewarding 
@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
I understand. Sometimes I will attempt a repair and waste a whole day and accomplish nothing..
@dgobucks226 (35716)
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16 Apr 18
I usually make a bigger project out of the one I started in an attempt to save on the expense, lol.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
14 Apr 18
I usually read the DIY articles and I get really good ideas. I usually use the cleaning and organizing tips.
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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15 Apr 18
Those are excellent tips too. I also will use them many good shortcuts and money saving ideas!
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@dgobucks226 (35716)
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16 Apr 18
I understand. If I think I won't make a bigger mess by attempting a project I will try to DIY. In many instances I wind up finding someone with the patience and knowledge.
