FabSwingers.com forum: DIY

By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Do you like it or hate it? Are you good at it? I am not and have to get professionals in for every little job and we all know how frustrating that can be. I used to do and enjoy painting and decorating but have gone off it now. I am currently hoping to restore - with very little effort - a small hallway table that has lost its lustre and the wood has gone a bit dry but haven't got a clue. I might just get a restore and polish tin and keep my fingers crossed as it's not worth paying a professional to do this one

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

I detest it, I would rather skip/sacrifice other purchases in order to pay for what I need doing, to be done.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm not particularly good at it, though have excelled at times. Whilst I've enjoyed it, the whole process leaves me very reluctant to do it now. So I get a capable man to help me

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

I am no professional at all but do all my own work at home and for family

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I am no professional at all but do all my own work at home and for family "

You sound like my neighbour, he never stops

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I detest it, I would rather skip/sacrifice other purchases in order to pay for what I need doing, to be done. "

I am glad I am not the only one. I do enjoy gardening but that's just about it

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

I'm shite at building stuff. My skills are in demos

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

I am a lazy diy-er

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

"I detest it, I would rather skip/sacrifice other purchases in order to pay for what I need doing, to be done.

I am glad I am not the only one. I do enjoy gardening but that's just about it

Oh, I do tell one little white lie about detesting it.

I did build a climbing frame/swing/climbing wall, for my small person.

But that’s about it.

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

"I am a lazy diy-er"

I bet you can get the fellas to do it for free for you!!!

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

I like it

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

I love it, that feeling knowing I've done it. Might take me longer than most and i usually go about it the long way but it's something I've done

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I like it

Come over, no strings attached hahaha

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I love it. Mostly. There are times I wish I didn't have to do it for myself every time, but I generally love it and am reasonably good at it.

And anything I can't do, don't know how or am too scared or feeble for... I just wait til someone comes to visit

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I love it. Mostly. There are times I wish I didn't have to do it for myself every time, but I generally love it and am reasonably good at it.

And anything I can't do, don't know how or am too scared or feeble for... I just wait til someone comes to visit

You can pair up with Tmontana and can both come and fill your boots. I have plenty for you to be getting on with

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"I love it. Mostly. There are times I wish I didn't have to do it for myself every time, but I generally love it and am reasonably good at it.

And anything I can't do, don't know how or am too scared or feeble for... I just wait til someone comes to visit

You can pair up with Tmontana and can both come and fill your boots. I have plenty for you to be getting on with

If he promises to wear "the hat" I'm in.

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

I’m good at it, and I do mostly enjoy it. But it was my job for a long time, so it is still a chore and hard to get the enthusiasm to start it. Those in the trade will know what I mean.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I love it. Mostly. There are times I wish I didn't have to do it for myself every time, but I generally love it and am reasonably good at it.

And anything I can't do, don't know how or am too scared or feeble for... I just wait til someone comes to visit

You can pair up with Tmontana and can both come and fill your boots. I have plenty for you to be getting on with

If he promises to wear "the hat" I'm in."

Let's see what he says. I am not a bad cook so I promise plenty of good grubb and lots of cake

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

I don't mind very simple DIY.

I'm handy with the super glue if that counts.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I don't mind very simple DIY.

I'm handy with the super glue if that counts.

Looking for a grafter not a crafter

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"I love it. Mostly. There are times I wish I didn't have to do it for myself every time, but I generally love it and am reasonably good at it.

And anything I can't do, don't know how or am too scared or feeble for... I just wait til someone comes to visit

You can pair up with Tmontana and can both come and fill your boots. I have plenty for you to be getting on with

If he promises to wear "the hat" I'm in.

Let's see what he says. I am not a bad cook so I promise plenty of good grubb and lots of cake

I really am not a cake fan. He can have the cake

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

"I don't mind very simple DIY.

I'm handy with the super glue if that counts.

Looking for a grafter not a crafter

Not crafting! I mean gluing things to the wall.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I am not very good at it, but I enjoy it when I get it done right.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I don't mind very simple DIY.

I'm handy with the super glue if that counts.

Looking for a grafter not a crafter

Not crafting! I mean gluing things to the wall.

Like no nails type of thing

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"I don't mind very simple DIY.

I'm handy with the super glue if that counts.

Looking for a grafter not a crafter

Not crafting! I mean gluing things to the wall.

Lorna... that hurt my soul! Invite me round. I'll put shiz up with screws n that for you

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I love it. Mostly. There are times I wish I didn't have to do it for myself every time, but I generally love it and am reasonably good at it.

And anything I can't do, don't know how or am too scared or feeble for... I just wait til someone comes to visit

You can pair up with Tmontana and can both come and fill your boots. I have plenty for you to be getting on with

If he promises to wear "the hat" I'm in.

Let's see what he says. I am not a bad cook so I promise plenty of good grubb and lots of cake

I really am not a cake fan. He can have the cake "

No probs, something cool and refreshing for you unless you fancy an amazing panna cotta with the best wobble this side of the pennines

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

"Do you like it or hate it? Are you good at it? I am not and have to get professionals in for every little job and we all know how frustrating that can be. I used to do and enjoy painting and decorating but have gone off it now. I am currently hoping to restore - with very little effort - a small hallway table that has lost its lustre and the wood has gone a bit dry but haven't got a clue. I might just get a restore and polish tin and keep my fingers crossed as it's not worth paying a professional to do this one

If wood is dried out, furniture wax will put the moisture and lustre back.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

If wood is dried out, furniture wax will put the moisture and lustre back. "

Thanks but want a little colour too so went for this restore and polish thing which sounds that it does the same thing as wax but adds a bit of colour too. Time will tell

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

"I don't mind very simple DIY.

I'm handy with the super glue if that counts.

Looking for a grafter not a crafter

Not crafting! I mean gluing things to the wall.

Lorna... that hurt my soul! Invite me round. I'll put shiz up with screws n that for you

Deal! Ash can't use a drill for safety reasons and I can't be trusted.

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

If wood is dried out, furniture wax will put the moisture and lustre back.

Thanks but want a little colour too so went for this restore and polish thing which sounds that it does the same thing as wax but adds a bit of colour too. Time will tell

I'm sure after a few coats and some firm rubbing it will look lovely!

I've been pleased at the bits of DIY I have attempted. I'm going to keep going, and challenge myself.

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

Love it, self reliance is always to be encouraged.

Even if it takes longer, costs more, ruins everyone's weekend and leaves deep deep emotional scars, it's worth it.

But that's shelves for you, tricky bastards.

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

I like doing it once I get started. Getting started is another story altogether.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

If wood is dried out, furniture wax will put the moisture and lustre back.

Thanks but want a little colour too so went for this restore and polish thing which sounds that it does the same thing as wax but adds a bit of colour too. Time will tell

I'm sure after a few coats and some firm rubbing it will look lovely!

I've been pleased at the bits of DIY I have attempted. I'm going to keep going, and challenge myself."

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

Yeah I like it, except painting, bores the wotsits off me, but I'll do it all. Just finished making my own dining table and thinking about the next project.

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

I love a bit of restoring, I've revived some cracking pieces of furniture including a coffee table, bedroom furniture and a 6ft aquarium. I love one-off's, the house is full of them.

Also love a bit of carpentry, me (and Mr Siren) have built a raised decking and currently working on a pinball table.

Wallpaper on the other hand, can fuck off. I'm paying a professional next time!!

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

I dont mind it, I'll put my hand to anything but I know my limits.

I do find painting therapeutic (until it's the garden fence or shed that c need doing!), and I've quite enjoyed a bit of tiling in the past.

However my current home seems to fight back whenever I get my drill out, so I thank god for wonderful friends who help me out from time to time when I get defeated.

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

Haha. I'm a decorator by trade so I have to love it. Now, if someone could invent some way of slowing down or pausing time out there, that would be more than appreciated as never have enough of it... Let's hear it for the quantum mechanics out there! Lol

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I am sure you are very good at what you do. Unfortunately some don't really have the skills and think anyone can be a painter decorator. I am not ashamed to say that I had to ask someone to leave after just one day as his work was atrocious. Even worse than I would have done. If I am paying a professional, it's only right to expect a professional job

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

Do enjoy DIY self employed handy man now

Since leaving school been a Shopfitter

Metalworker, furniture restorer, bench joiner so not much I can’t do except Gas and Electric dodgy stuff if you get that wrong

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By *onksoozeCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

I dont mind it im okay at it do a lot of building work everything from ground up, don't touch eleccy or gas. Sooze knows everything to do with cars so we are covered all round

And if don't know I YouTube it .

Monk

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

I'm not a big fan of any plastering, painting or decorating. Other repairs and structural stuff I don't mind.

But luckily in my line of work if I work an extra day I'll normally take home the money I need to pay a tradesperson to do a professional job for a day. So instead of grafting for the day doing an amateur job I hate I can instead go to work and do what I'm actually good. Then afford to pay a professional to do what they're actually good at for the day.

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By *ackdaw52Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I love DIY! I'm always looking for stuff to fix and often I help my neighbours, too.

Painting is my favourite but I also enjoy woodworking, masonry and gardening.

I usually leave electronics and plumbing to the professionals though!

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

I try and do as much stuff myself as I can. You tube is definitely you’re friend when it comes to trying new stuff!

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

I love it, it’s a great feeling learning something new, and saving yourself a boatload of cash at the same time.

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

Love it. Most of staff can fo myself

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

I love it. Especially painting.not the preparation though. Maybe skill share for sexual favours lol.

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By *napperSpikeMan
over a year ago

St Albans

I like it & seem to be be pretty good at it.

Working freelance ìt keeps me busy on down days & saves me money on home maintenance, I have also built some entertaining bondage props.

On the negative side I'm now the go to handyman for looking after the 4 homes of 2 sisters & divorced parents

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

I like most of it, not a huge decorating fan because of all the prep to get it right. I'm pretty good. I've always liked working with my hands, and lately I've been polishing my wood!..

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By *ase4122Man
over a year ago

Lancashire

Sand it down and coat with shellac, rub down again with ultra fine sandpaper then use wax

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Sand it down and coat with shellac, rub down again with ultra fine sandpaper then use wax"

Thanks

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Learnt a lot from helping dad. Don't mind it at all. Prep work and having the right tools is the key.

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By *isCockHerTailCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

I like it. I am fairly good at most aspects.

I get a feeling of pride and enjoy not spending money on paying someone to do something I can do.

I am also meticulous and slow.

My wife enjoys the fact that I can do it and do a good job and save us money.

Less keen on the length of time the house is in disarray.

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By *ase4122Man
over a year ago

Lancashire

I'm a joiner by trade, so all DIY is a doddle for me!

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By *errocaWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire

I'm absolutely shocking at DIY.. When I moved into my first place, I bought a drill, determined to do it all myself.. Well it resulted in just holes everywhere and non suitable for anything, except the odd little spider house.

In the kitchen my talents lie, so that's where you'll find me.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I'm a joiner by trade, so all DIY is a doddle for me!"

Pity you are not closer, could do with a good joiner, plenty of jobs need doing. Mind you, a good painter/decorator with much attention to detail will be good too. I have some recommendations from neighbours so will be cracking on soon hopefully

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By *ase4122Man
over a year ago

Lancashire

"I'm a joiner by trade, so all DIY is a doddle for me!

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By *arriedcoupleNECouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I replaced the bath taps yesterday and generally don't mind a bit of DIY as it makes a change from the day job.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

sticking to my grandads adage on diy

Dont Involve Yourself

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By *eyeYCouple
over a year ago

Nr Leicester

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By *eyeYCouple
over a year ago

Nr Leicester

If you do, you'll like our name.. lol a slightly tongue in cheek, cryptic joke but..

D likes DIY when making, floggers, spanking bench, power tool attachments and the like, just need him to get as excited about the house!!

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

Mostly enjoy it, even if the job usually takes longer than expected. Often just finding the time is more of an issue.

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

I used to live doing DIY (and flat pack) until I became too ill to do it. Was pretty good at it too.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I hate it and can just about do it. Would rather pay to gey somebody in to do it properly but do sometimes do DIY just to save money.

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