Author Topic: Homeowners STOP (Read 1491 times)

Lazerus · « **Reply #45 on:** March 10, 2005, 02:57:28 AM »

Oh, and as for the topic, there is no substitute for experience and talent. Snap-on, pre-fit, glue-on, do-it-yer-god-damned-self products are no comparison for true craftmanship and a job well done.

If you have the eye to inspect your own custom work, you have the eye to see the difference in the product of products, and the product of a talented craftsman who takes pride in what he does.

It is possible to tackle any project yourself and be successfull. The more you do the more you learn.

Common sense, the more you do, the more you learn. That guy that's been doing it for 20 years probably can't do a better job than you.

Skydancer · « **Reply #46 on:** March 10, 2005, 03:02:24 AM »

MMm so shoddy building work is not only a UK problem.

For once I agree with Jackal1. Better to do it yourself as long as you know what you are doing.

From experience most jobs that go wrong are when I've used the wrong tools, tried to rush it, penny pinch or just not taken the time to find out the correct way to do it.

If you must use a builder, plumber etc, try to use one you know or is recommended by someone you trust.

Pick em out the yellow pages and experience has taught me you are asking for it!

Same goes for fixing vehicles too. Follow the manual use good tools take your time and most things can be done if you have the space and equipment.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 10, 2005, 06:33:11 AM »

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Originally posted by Siaf__csf
I hear you're a perfectionist especially when it comes to your sexlife.

You do finger painting during nap time too?
Grow up. If you can`t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 10, 2005, 07:01:18 AM »

My wife and I have done virtually everything that there is to do to a house ourselves. We do some research, read the instructions, and do the job. The biggest difference between our work and that of “professionals” is that we take the time and put forth the effort to do it right. IMHO, “professionals” generally suck.

eskimo

storch · « **Reply #49 on:** March 10, 2005, 07:19:37 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I hate building contractors. Nine times out of ten, if I don't watch them like a hawk, they cut corners or do shoddy work.

do you hire the lowest bidder?

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #50 on:** March 10, 2005, 07:22:39 AM »

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Originally posted by Steve
Freakin ninja

Which are you? Mark or his little buddy?
The ultimate power

Gotta read it through to the end.

storch · « **Reply #51 on:** March 10, 2005, 07:33:22 AM »

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Originally posted by Lizking
Me: Well, Sir, you certainly CAN do it yourself, but I don't recommend it.

He: You want too much, have the product delivered, I'll do it myself.

He's wife, 2 days later: He is on the couch with a sprained back, can you come finish the job?

Me: Sure, but I have to redo what he did, so now it is +25%

Her: No problem.

That is the rule, not the exception.

how very true

Sandman · « **Reply #52 on:** March 10, 2005, 08:47:49 AM »

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Originally posted by storch
do you hire the lowest bidder?

No sir... I usually shoot for somewhere in the middle.

Unfortunately, we're fairly remote here so contracting/construction market isn't as competitive as heavier populated areas.

Siaf__csf · « **Reply #53 on:** March 10, 2005, 09:13:53 AM »

Right Jackal1. I'm taking silence as admittance.

But if you like it that way, it's your business.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 10, 2005, 09:25:48 AM »

Siaf are you a girl or just have feminine tendancies?
Or just a child perhaps?
I didn`t believe it was possible for you to make a bigger fool of yourself than you allready have. I was wrong.

Siaf__csf · « **Reply #55 on:** March 10, 2005, 09:36:59 AM »

Quit whining Jackal1. Every post you've made so far has been a question.

You really do have some sort of a defect.

Curval · « **Reply #56 on:** March 10, 2005, 09:53:40 AM »

A friend of mine had a problem with one of his appliances. His wife insisted that he call a professional. Reluctantly he did. Then he left his video camera on the counter and pointed at the appliance and hit "record".

He presented the footage to the company that was called in to do the work after they set him a bill for about $400.

The workman came into the room, opened the appliance, messed about with it for about 5 minutes, tested it and left.

The funny part was the total change in attitude of the company. One second they were adamently arguing that their man was on that job for the entire morning. The next they were sheepishly apologising and adjusting his bill.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #57 on:** March 10, 2005, 09:55:18 AM »

Hmmmmm...Siaf noticed you finaly got enough sense to change the avatar. Skeeert?

Proud to see I got under your skin so bad.
You feminine type should really toughen up a bit.

Siaf__csf · « **Reply #58 on:** March 10, 2005, 10:04:42 AM »

So you actually want me to keep the avatar? What does that tell about your ..hmm.. orientation?

Well, anyone can tell that you're anal so I guess it goes with the territory.

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You feminine type should really toughen up a bit.

You keep repeating that feminine type mantra. Apart from the obvious so far, it seems that you're suffering from a serious identity crisis.

As noted earlier, you have a lot of suppressed anger towards other men. The kind that is often found with people that can't come out of the closet even if they need to.

So far you've revealed the following:

You like to play with yourself.
You're agressive and avoid social situations.
You're homophobic.

I bet you were a shy child as you still avoid answering any direct questions.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #59 on:** March 10, 2005, 10:13:30 AM »

Do you hold your breath and turn purple when that big ole meany Jackal starts pickin on ya?