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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm painting my kitchen and it's making me so angry because I'm just crap at it 
I'm sick of things being broken and not being able to fix them.
And the mirrors and shelves etc that need putting up can go fuck themselves as well!
Are you any good or are you like me and just want to cry whilst attempting it?  |
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"I'm painting my kitchen and it's making me so angry because I'm just crap at it
I'm sick of things being broken and not being able to fix them.
And the mirrors and shelves etc that need putting up can go fuck themselves as well!
Are you any good or are you like me and just want to cry whilst attempting it? "
Sounds like you need a man? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m crap at painting and decorating. I made the mistake once of booking a fortnight off work to decorate a flat I lived in - I should’ve got a professional in to do it though as it was a right mess by the time I’d finished  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’m crap at painting and decorating. I made the mistake once of booking a fortnight off work to decorate a flat I lived in - I should’ve got a professional in to do it though as it was a right mess by the time I’d finished "
Yeah it's a waste of money to take the time off work if you're not good at it - I moved last December and hired a painter and decorater - money well spent!
I'm only touching up paintwork and completely fucking it up  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm painting my kitchen and it's making me so angry because I'm just crap at it
I'm sick of things being broken and not being able to fix them.
And the mirrors and shelves etc that need putting up can go fuck themselves as well!
Are you any good or are you like me and just want to cry whilst attempting it? "
God, there must be a nice and kind Fabber that can help you with the shelves and things that is known to you? It's so hard to get someone to do small jobs in the house isn't it. Could you offer free tea and cake for a wee bit of help? Or are you reluctant to invite near strangers in? I would help you if you were near as I'm pretty handy with a paint brush x |
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I've still LOADS to do.
I'm no good at it, I don't know how to fix things, BUT, I give myself kudos for trying.
I have cried a few times because I get frustrated and I all I want is somewhere I'm proud to call my home. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm painting my kitchen and it's making me so angry because I'm just crap at it
I'm sick of things being broken and not being able to fix them.
And the mirrors and shelves etc that need putting up can go fuck themselves as well!
Are you any good or are you like me and just want to cry whilst attempting it?
God, there must be a nice and kind Fabber that can help you with the shelves and things that is known to you? It's so hard to get someone to do small jobs in the house isn't it. Could you offer free tea and cake for a wee bit of help? Or are you reluctant to invite near strangers in? I would help you if you were near as I'm pretty handy with a paint brush x"
I have thought about it because hiring a handyman for small jobs is actually really expensive.
But its maybe worth the money because Im considering gin already  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've still LOADS to do.
I'm no good at it, I don't know how to fix things, BUT, I give myself kudos for trying.
I have cried a few times because I get frustrated and I all I want is somewhere I'm proud to call my home."
It's so frustrating isn't it!
I've YouTubed the shit out of doing all the things myself but my brain just isn't wired that way and it makes me so annoyed
You should definitely be proud of what you've done so far if you did it on your own x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I run a handyman business, you are my bread and butter 
Who pathetic women that can't even use a drill?
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No Mary, just people who have different skill sets and DIY is outside of those boundaries, in the same way as I use an accountant for my books, a web designer for my sites and a 3rd party for my advertising. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Even worse when your a builder with a list of unfinished jobs on your own house as busy doing clients jobs!"
But at least you know how to do tge jobs lol |
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Recently my diy has included converting my loft into an office, installing roof windows, new crossbeams, insulting the rafters, moving the hatch, building new steps... so I like to think I'm pretty handy! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Curious as to how often do people paint etc
Wish was better at DIY myself but never learned and too worried about messing things up "
Well my kitchen was painted in December- but needs touching up already 
Pay a decorator it's so worth it! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I run a handyman business, you are my bread and butter
Who pathetic women that can't even use a drill?
No Mary, just people who have different skill sets and DIY is outside of those boundaries, in the same way as I use an accountant for my books, a web designer for my sites and a 3rd party for my advertising."
Yes I guess so but I dont want to be this pathetic that I cant even hang a mirror.
It's ridiculous!
I need a drink |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Recently my diy has included converting my loft into an office, installing roof windows, new crossbeams, insulting the rafters, moving the hatch, building new steps... so I like to think I'm pretty handy! "
Oh wow - well done - you must be so proud of it  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Decorating has been my job for 20 years, love it. Hate doing it at home, ours hasn't been touched for years!"
Is this the male half?
I bet your wife wants to kill you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I run a handyman business, you are my bread and butter
Who pathetic women that can't even use a drill?
No Mary, just people who have different skill sets and DIY is outside of those boundaries, in the same way as I use an accountant for my books, a web designer for my sites and a 3rd party for my advertising.
Yes I guess so but I dont want to be this pathetic that I cant even hang a mirror.
It's ridiculous!
I need a drink "
If you need any advice and tips feel free to drop a DM, lots of DIY has some very basic rules but if you don't know them or have the tools it can be a nightmare x x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I quite like DIY, so long as it's making something new.
Fixing things is very unsatisfying, because after all your hard work all it is is back to how it was just before it broke."
Exactly |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was really good at DIY & very confident until the kids came along. I would paint, paper, tile, lay floors. Nor the thought just exhausts me
J x"
Decorate when the kids have left home so they can't ruin it  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I love DIY I’m not very Good but I get achievements from doing it "
Yes that's what I want a sense of achievement of a job I did by myself.
It's going wrong |
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"I was really good at DIY & very confident until the kids came along. I would paint, paper, tile, lay floors. Nor the thought just exhausts me
J x
Decorate when the kids have left home so they can't ruin it "
They say they’re never moving out!! They are older now so just shout tea’s ready every now & then! Might get eldest to help though - it’s time he learnt |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was really good at DIY & very confident until the kids came along. I would paint, paper, tile, lay floors. Nor the thought just exhausts me
J x
Decorate when the kids have left home so they can't ruin it
They say they’re never moving out!! They are older now so just shout tea’s ready every now & then! Might get eldest to help though - it’s time he learnt "
- stop feeding them it might make them want to move
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"I was really good at DIY & very confident until the kids came along. I would paint, paper, tile, lay floors. Nor the thought just exhausts me
J x
Decorate when the kids have left home so they can't ruin it
They say they’re never moving out!! They are older now so just shout tea’s ready every now & then! Might get eldest to help though - it’s time he learnt
- stop feeding them it might make them want to move
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if only they didn’t know how to use the appliances (better than I can!!) |
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By *EXY_PILOTMan
over a year ago
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"I'm painting my kitchen and it's making me so angry because I'm just crap at it
I'm sick of things being broken and not being able to fix them.
And the mirrors and shelves etc that need putting up can go fuck themselves as well!
Are you any good or are you like me and just want to cry whilst attempting it? "
Sounds like u need a handy man! |
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"Even worse when your a builder with a list of unfinished jobs on your own house as busy doing clients jobs!
But at least you know how to do tge jobs lol"
Yep know how to do it & got the tools just not the motivation in my spare time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm painting my kitchen and it's making me so angry because I'm just crap at it
I'm sick of things being broken and not being able to fix them.
And the mirrors and shelves etc that need putting up can go fuck themselves as well!
Are you any good or are you like me and just want to cry whilst attempting it? "
What's annoying you about painting? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When I became single again I signed up at local college and did basic home and car maintainence courses. I'm no expert but I'm fairly competent at general jobs, might not know exactly what's wrong with the car but do have a good idea  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Recently my diy has included converting my loft into an office, installing roof windows, new crossbeams, insulting the rafters, moving the hatch, building new steps... so I like to think I'm pretty handy! "
Hey 4 x 2 ... Yo mamma is so ugly when she tried to join an ugly contest they said, "Sorry, no professionals."  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sounds like you need a man?
Pfffft yeah they can pour me a drink while I hire a handyman "
I'm handy but only in the sense that I live in the next village....
Pinyoudownandfuckyouville
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For painting, ensuring the walls are prepared correctly is the important bit before you even lift a brush. For that I'd recommend a pro, I definately needed one for a couple of my walls as they were quite pitted. The painting part is fairly easy and I can do that. It's expensive but 'trade' paint is recommended for wood. |
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