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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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Can you do it yourself...

I am green fingered and can grow anything, but as soon as it is mechanically related I soon seek help

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

I’m very good at DIY

I’m also a fairly accomplished, lying sod....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm absolutely useless at this.

I can change a fuse on a plug and that's my limit.

I can paint ok, but ask me to fix something that's broken, no chance.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I’m very good at DIY

I’m also a fairly accomplished, lying sod.... "

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By *stroboy78Man
over a year ago

Abergavenny

I'm pretty handy with anything EXCEPT cooking and the garden lol. Its purely down to interest though. Anyone can do anything they want if they want to learn how, with the exception of God given abilities I.e I will never think like Stephen Hawkins.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

Oh no

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

No, although wish i could as it would save me so much money. I do have a toolbox but it only contains 3 screwdrivers, a tape measure and a little hammer.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I'm absolutely useless at this.

I can change a fuse on a plug and that's my limit.

I can paint ok, but ask me to fix something that's broken, no chance.

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

Get a man in. One good with his hands?

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Like a pro

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By *stroboy78Man
over a year ago

Abergavenny

During 1st lockdown I renovated a flat including new walls, kitchen, bathroom wiring etc, basically gutted it. I also rebuilt 2 engines and fitted them but good god I can't cook rice hence why I use the 2mins microwave stuff

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I'm pretty handy with anything EXCEPT cooking and the garden lol. Its purely down to interest though. Anyone can do anything they want if they want to learn how, with the exception of God given abilities I.e I will never think like Stephen Hawkins."

I've always been allergic to mechanical stuff though, that's why I have a good mechanic and handyman

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"No, although wish i could as it would save me so much money. I do have a toolbox but it only contains 3 screwdrivers, a tape measure and a little hammer."

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Like a pro

D."

Oh really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"During 1st lockdown I renovated a flat including new walls, kitchen, bathroom wiring etc, basically gutted it. I also rebuilt 2 engines and fitted them but good god I can't cook rice hence why I use the 2mins microwave stuff

I'd much rather know how to do the jobs in my flat than cook rice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am not practical at all

I am way too impatient, but also OCD about finish

I am also very heavy handed and clumsy

So, overall, not a good mix for DIY

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By *aul621Man
over a year ago

manchester

Anyone needs any jobs doing Manchester area

That's how I earn my living

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I am not practical at all

I am way too impatient, but also OCD about finish

I am also very heavy handed and clumsy

So, overall, not a good mix for DIY

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Anyone needs any jobs doing Manchester area

That's how I earn my living"

A handy man

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Time served carpenter and joiner with oodles of experience in the construction industry. Currently renovating a small cottage I bought a couple of months ago.

Lots of other work on as folks want to take advantage of the time afforded by the current Covid situation.

No job to small!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

Felicity you are welcome to point my patio anytime!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rule No.1 of drilling into a wall, know your safe zones!

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

I can do a lot of things, I've renovated two houses so a lot of things I learnt as I went along...I won't mess with electrics as a rule, bar changing a light fitting or socket front, and I haven't attempted plastering yet. But I changed the lock on my front door last week.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

I left home at 17, so it was a case of get on with it.

I can do DIY, cook, clean, gardening...I actually enjoy doing it all.

But I’m crap when it’s come to my car...I needed a jump start yesterday and I didn’t even know where the leads went

C helped me

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Time served carpenter and joiner with oodles of experience in the construction industry. Currently renovating a small cottage I bought a couple of months ago.

Lots of other work on as folks want to take advantage of the time afforded by the current Covid situation.

No job to small!"

Thats a task and a half renovating

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

I'm amazing with my hands. Terrible at DIY though.

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By *hrista Bellend OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Rule No.1 of drilling into a wall, know your safe zones!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I laid all my laminate flooring myself, tiled my kitchen and utility room walls and my storeroom floor.

I think I’m quite competent at most things, or if I’m not I watch videos and learn.

I’m contemplating knocking through my boarded up fireplace, but it makes me nervous so I might get the professionals in for that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

No, that it never happens surely?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Time served carpenter and joiner with oodles of experience in the construction industry. Currently renovating a small cottage I bought a couple of months ago.

Lots of other work on as folks want to take advantage of the time afforded by the current Covid situation.

No job to small!

Thats a task and a half renovating"

Not really it was an auction purchase and I have taken it back to a shell. The electricians are in today first fixing and I have first fixed all the hot and cold water supplies.

It will look Bonnie when finished.

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

No, that it never happens surely?"

Dont start me ranting. Once they actually turn up, then they realise you live alone, the texts start, 'shall I come round early and wake you with a coffee' 'there are more ways than one to pay me love' as they wink and leer over me

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"Time served carpenter and joiner with oodles of experience in the construction industry. Currently renovating a small cottage I bought a couple of months ago.

Lots of other work on as folks want to take advantage of the time afforded by the current Covid situation.

No job to small!

Thats a task and a half renovating

Not really it was an auction purchase and I have taken it back to a shell. The electricians are in today first fixing and I have first fixed all the hot and cold water supplies.

It will look Bonnie when finished."

Electricians ? As in plural

Two years I have been trying to get a f*cking electrian to complete a job for an elderly friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

No, that it never happens surely?

Jesus, that is quite horrendous.

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

No, that it never happens surely?

Jesus, that is quite horrendous."

It's ok for the first couple of days, they assume I am the little woman at home. Then they realise I live alone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Time served carpenter and joiner with oodles of experience in the construction industry. Currently renovating a small cottage I bought a couple of months ago.

Lots of other work on as folks want to take advantage of the time afforded by the current Covid situation.

No job to small!

Thats a task and a half renovating

Not really it was an auction purchase and I have taken it back to a shell. The electricians are in today first fixing and I have first fixed all the hot and cold water supplies.

It will look Bonnie when finished.

Electricians ? As in plural

Two years I have been trying to get a f*cking electrian to complete a job for an elderly friend

Yes two of them. They do a lot of work with me so I can call on them and they will, with notice, sort me out!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

No, that it never happens surely?

Jesus, that is quite horrendous.

It's ok for the first couple of days, they assume I am the little woman at home. Then they realise I live alone

I started a business based on quality work and being reliable. All the contractors I use have the same ethos. Time is money and wasting on frivolous activities is stupid

Getting hold of materials is the main issue now!

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"Time served carpenter and joiner with oodles of experience in the construction industry. Currently renovating a small cottage I bought a couple of months ago.

Lots of other work on as folks want to take advantage of the time afforded by the current Covid situation.

No job to small!

Thats a task and a half renovating

Not really it was an auction purchase and I have taken it back to a shell. The electricians are in today first fixing and I have first fixed all the hot and cold water supplies.

It will look Bonnie when finished.

Electricians ? As in plural

Two years I have been trying to get a f*cking electrian to complete a job for an elderly friend

Yes two of them. They do a lot of work with me so I can call on them and they will, with notice, sort me out!"
Lucky you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the trick is to find someone local who knows people

When I first moved in this house, I wanted someone to check the boiler

There is a shop down the road that sells DIY / Hardware

I went in and asked if they knew any domestic gas engineers

They put me in touch with someone who, it turns out, lives about 200 yards up the road

In turn, he has put me in touch with a plasterer, an electrician and a painter / decorator

The decorator has, in turn, put me in touch with a joiner

They've all turned up when they should, done what was asked and haven't been silly with prices

All I need now is someone who does damp proofing and pointing and doesn't want to charge thousands upon thousands to fix one wall

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London

Given the right tools, I’m pretty good at quite a lot of DIY and decorating work, but serious electrics and plumbing I’ll leave to the pros; mind you, some of the stuff I’ve uncovered during lockdown makes you wonder...

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Mr N can do virtually anything and has renovated our house with me as builders mate. The only thing we got a trade in to do was the bathrooms. He does all the car servicing, brakes etc too.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

Felicity you are welcome to point my patio anytime!"

Hey thanks but I’m going to be busy redecorating a house in the next couple of weeks, then it’s Christmas so can pencil you in for next year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, pretty much everything, and no botch jobs either.

Don't ask me to paint though, absolutely hate it and probably the only thing I would class as a chore

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

Felicity you are welcome to point my patio anytime!

Hey thanks but I’m going to be busy redecorating a house in the next couple of weeks, then it’s Christmas so can pencil you in for next year

I will mix your mortar!

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Im pretty OK at diy. I recently built myself a room at the back of my house for my lay-z-spa hot tub. Im proud of it.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

Felicity you are welcome to point my patio anytime!

Hey thanks but I’m going to be busy redecorating a house in the next couple of weeks, then it’s Christmas so can pencil you in for next year

I will mix your mortar!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can pretty much turn my hand to anything, I’ve just repointed the patio and have quite an engineering type mind and can solve most problems

my mum always says to me who needs a man, I just give a little grin

Felicity you are welcome to point my patio anytime!

Hey thanks but I’m going to be busy redecorating a house in the next couple of weeks, then it’s Christmas so can pencil you in for next year

I will mix your mortar!

By hand of course!

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

D is excellent at DIY.

S not so much

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I'm pretty reasonable. I can put up shelves and work out how to fix things. My dad showed me a lot of things when I was younger. Luke

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By *olarbear73Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Yep, I can turn my hand to many DIY requirements in my house - have only needed an independent tradesman for electrical work.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Yep and quite good, I have renovated houses in the past and in the process of doing so now. Only things I really can't do is plastering and electricals, those I get the pros in for.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

I'm more at the interior design end of household DIY - I've tiled floors and walls, I paint, decorate, renovate furniture, hang shelves, make curtains, lay carpet, basic garden landscaping, that sort of thing.

I know some basic mechanics on older style cars (like changing a fan belt) but I tend to keep that all under wraps - my days of getting my hands dirty are well behind me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I moved house last December and have a million jobs to do - I just can't do it myself at all

I feel your pain, trying to find tradesmen that turn up, or don't strop off when you decline their advances

No, that it never happens surely?

Really! That’s some cowboy builders...I’m a time served Jack of all trades and master of all and I’ve never put it on a client; un professional

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am fairly practical on a very amateur level... I get the job done

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By *heRazorsEdgeMan
over a year ago

Wales/ All over UK

I will give most things a try and have done wiring, plumbing etc.... only thing I can’t get the hang of is plastering

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m good at somethings I would love to learn carpentry

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By *lay 4 uMan
over a year ago

bolton

Being at tight arse I'm very good at DIY . Just refurbished a house. Internet a great right hand man .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can hold my own though no expert.

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I'm a time-served mechanical engineer, working on contractor's plant and I was a JCB hydraulics specialist.

I gave most of my tools away to an apprentice agricultural engineer a few years ago.

The only DIY things around the house I wasn't too good at was plumbing and plastering. I have hung doors, fitted carpets, fitted a kitchen, did some rewiring after removing an internal wall.

I can bake, too!

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I can do basic DIY and am a dab hand at decorating.

Hubby is very practical and can do pretty much anything he sets his mind to.

We (he) renovated the bathroom during lockdown, including moving the loo to fit a shower in and all the plumbing.

He also did the downstairs loo.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

I'm good at upcycling furniture if that counts ... Anything else I have to pay someone to do it

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I'm a qualified motorcycle mechanic and have no problem with bikes and can generally service a car.

But I'm not a lover of DIY so tend not to do any unless it's absolutely necessary. I'm a believer in if I can't finish it, then don't start it. So I don't.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

Ive always been able to do all jobs the last one to learn was welding and I can do that as well.

However its not diy for me its more my trade.

Ive also traveled for work as well.

Stayed at a loverly couples house in scotland and then onto there cottage at the sea.

some pics of this are on my profile

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Mechanical stuff? No way.

I can’t even build Lego sets

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"Mechanical stuff? No way.

I can’t even build Lego sets

Wow. Can i come to your house............ To build lego?

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’m fairly adept at a bit of DIY

I’ll have a go anyway

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By *ackdaw52Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I love it, I'm always looking for things to fix!

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By *oldenskyWoman
over a year ago

london

I do most of my own just finished wooden flooring not bad at plumbing

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Nope. I actually did a DIY course a few years back but I still find it challenging.

I had a major crush on my teacher too, she was gorgeous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to be an industrial floor layer.

Good at most things, did kitchen and bathroom in my house

plastering is okish, never tried bricklaying although considering their tolerances seem to be measured in inches I’d back myself.

Only things I got pros in for is major electrical or a spark to sign off my work, gas and central heating.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Crap at diy not my thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not to bad with diy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fortunately, or unfortunately. Not sure which. I can turn my hand to pretty much anything. Tis the curse of being the son of a Reg DIY. Saves a lot of money I guess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I develop property myself. It’s a bit more than diy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I am completely pathetic and useless when it comes to anything like that. I wish I was useful but I'm not

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

I am a tradesman so yes. Only think I won't do is dreen things and bricks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can do a lot of things. Will change a fuse/plug but nothing else electrical.

I find i can't do things because I need 2 people sometimes or not strong enough to lift or undo something.

Yes, I need a male occasionally

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love an excuse to get the tools out, if you get my meaning.

Not bad at carpentry, could rewire your house, fix your washing machine. Can do plumbing, but I prefer not to... plastering is for the experts though. I'm not messing with that...

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I'm a time served Toolmaker and mechanical engineer.

Thankfully, I find most diy jobs a doddle, but can I cook?......can I f**k!!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

No. No. No. I cannot hang paper or paint.

I'm a short arse. Don't say ladders....... that doesn't solve anything.

Also ..... my arms won't hold the fucking paper up high enough or straight enough.

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By *ooby birdWoman
over a year ago

North West

Ive got a kitchen cupboard that's collapsed - not a clue what to do

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Ive got a kitchen cupboard that's collapsed - not a clue what to do "

I can do kitchen cupboards..... just can't decorate to a high standard.

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By *edtothecore.2.0Woman
over a year ago

Kings Lynn

I cant cook rice either.... but am an accomplished home cook.

I couldn't gut a place... but I could style it

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By *aul621Man
over a year ago

manchester

"Ive got a kitchen cupboard that's collapsed - not a clue what to do "

I could help you with your cupboard

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