That we have to come together as a couple and......
Build the flat pack wardrobes, there's going to be swearing, shaking of the head, shrugging of the shoulders and a lot of told you so's
Any advice on how to survive the flat pack venture? |
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We work together on it. First time we did it I warned Mr that this is the thing couples fight about. I laid out all the pieces and we checked them ... he is very handy though, and does all the jobs around the house. Whereas I am totally useless at anything like that and do all the paperwork and bills. He is intent on showing me how to do these things ... I do keep trying to escape but have become a dab hand with the drill and at corking ... |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
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Check you have all the parts. Lay them out in order. One of you is on instructions and handing out the next bit while the other assembles. Then stand by for the 'no, hold that bit steady or I can't get the screw in for fuck's sake!' type moments. Have cake ready for afterwards and all will be forgiven. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've never understood the stress and confusion that comes with flat pack.
The biggest problem I've found is that you need three times the volume of the furniture available as free space in which to maneuver. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Don't give the mrs the screwdriver, chances are she'll think it's a colouring chalk. Get her in her rightful place (kitchen) where it can make a nice brew whilst you sort the job. |
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With my ex, I ended up kicking him out because he was fucking useless and made the job 10x harder for ME (basically sat on the floor and wanted me to lower the sections onto him so he could sit in one place on his fat arse while using a power drill to screw the bits in). And the lazy cunt wanted a break after 5mins!
Nope, built 3 triple wardrobes on my own. - Helps if you're good at yoga and being a contortionist. 
- Amy. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Take out the bed in the room you intend to put them as you'll need plenty of floor space to put them together. It'll also be easier to move them into position  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If they're tall and from ikea?
Make sure your ceiling is high enough before assembling to save you having to chop several inches off the base.  
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Haha haha ( sorry) ' measure twice , cut once ' |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Don't give the mrs the screwdriver, chances are she'll think it's a colouring chalk. Get her in her rightful place (kitchen) where it can make a nice brew whilst you sort the job."
Good job your Bi , you've more than likely blown your chance with loads of ladies with that comment ! |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"If they're tall and from ikea?
Make sure your ceiling is high enough before assembling to save you having to chop several inches off the base.
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Haha haha ( sorry) ' measure twice , cut once ' "
Yep!
It's also worth remembering when buying flat pack furniture that comes in long, wide boxes that you've got to get it home somehow.
And that you drive a saloon. 
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"If they're tall and from ikea?
Make sure your ceiling is high enough before assembling to save you having to chop several inches off the base.
A
Haha haha ( sorry) ' measure twice , cut once '
Yep!
It's also worth remembering when buying flat pack furniture that comes in long, wide boxes that you've got to get it home somehow.
And that you drive a saloon.
A"
Luckily for us they are being delivered in the next couple of hours... We wouldn't have been able to have got them in our car lol  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Don't give the mrs the screwdriver, chances are she'll think it's a colouring chalk. Get her in her rightful place (kitchen) where it can make a nice brew whilst you sort the job.
Good job your Bi , you've more than likely blown your chance with loads of ladies with that comment !"
I think most women on here are capable of jokes, there is the exceptional ones however. |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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"Don't give the mrs the screwdriver, chances are she'll think it's a colouring chalk. Get her in her rightful place (kitchen) where it can make a nice brew whilst you sort the job.
Good job your Bi , you've more than likely blown your chance with loads of ladies with that comment !
I think most women on here are capable of jokes, there is the exceptional ones however."
Red has a great sense humour .However she didn't write it I , the male half did. She's not seen the post yet ! |
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I took the advice of the forum today ... and left him to it on his own while I worked. He managed to desk together for my new office/study and cook a pan of butternut squash soup ... lovely man .... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Both wardrobes erected!
Now we can enjoy the bank holiday
I know how much you like an erection.
hope that's aimed at Lucy "
I can't believe that Luke wouldn't be proud of his erection efforts too.  |
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"That we have to come together as a couple and......
Build the flat pack wardrobes, there's going to be swearing, shaking of the head, shrugging of the shoulders and a lot of told you so's
Any advice on how to survive the flat pack venture? "
Always read the instructions, even if you don't follow them |
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