How good are you at DIY?

Question

For those of you who don't know, DIY= do it yourself. So it includes handy work and odd jobs like repairing doors, unblocking pipes and other thing around the house.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

HUGE motivation for me at being able to do, DIY, is if I see the price of what it would take someone else to do it. My only exceptions to this are dangerous things like electrical work, or roofing, or something that by myself, would be so incredibly time consuming that it wouldn't be worth it.

One summer in college, I was employed by my aunt to get a whole bunch of DIY projects done in a house she'd just moved into. My aunt is a true old school feminist who believes women are extremely capable of doing what they put their minds to, and she wasn't wrong. I installed blinds and curtains, built shelves and entertainment systems, refinished her flooring, steam cleaned her kitchen/bath, redid her front porch, fixed her bike, restored her tiling, and a bunch of other smaller tasks.

It really taught me a lot about not being a helpless little girl, and having to rely on a man to do it for me. On my own home, I've re-painted my entire house, fixed two toilets, painted a few interior rooms, fixed a freezer, added new tiling, done some car repair, power washed all the concrete, used a chainsaw to cut up some trees up after a storm...you name it. I think my aunt was right in that we're just taught to be so weak sometimes, like we can't do basic things, but then how do men do it? They google that s**t too!!!!

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

I'm certainly not the best... However, I can at least tell the difference between a hammer, screwdriver and a drill! lol How about your goodself @thegreenyogi xxx

Massageman · Accepted Answer

I am reasonably good. My maternal grandfather was a real MacGyver. Created 7-8 items that he could have easily patented but never did. He would solder brass and built the 2 large standing candelabras and the alter cross for his church. He would repair his appliances (of course that's when it was possible to do so rather than have to toss it as we have now.) Also highly proficient in electrical and plumbing. My dad did some good functional woodworking, was an avid gardener, and did more creative things. I'm a blend of them both. But when it comes down to the "big stuff" this older body has to hire some help. Once we or our neighbors find a good craftsman in any area- painting, cabinets, paving, generator installation, plumbing, power washing, whatever- that name gets around. But the everyday stuff is my domain. Now, you will have to excuse me, I have 2 cubic yards of soil that need sifting to backfill my yard.

Zack-Bann · Accepted Answer

I can build anything expect a future
And fix anything except a broken heart

Just kidding… trying to sound melancholic

But I once fixed a pc keyboard by finding a broken micro wire in the motherboard
I was 12
I only got better since 😎

Cinematic Lily · Accepted Answer

I enjoy the creative side of DIY, like painting or redecorating a space. I also love making unique art pieces or customizing my surroundings. However, I'm not particularly skilled at tasks like repairing doors or unblocking pipes. For those, I usually call in a professional. 🎨🛠️

OneViewpoint · Answer

I'm a fearless DIY guy. In part because I like to get stuff done quickly and done right. In the USA finding a contractor or trades person and making sure they show up, clean up, and do the job properly is often more effort than just doing it yourself. The downside is that I end up with all sorts of knowledge I never wanted in my brain and a collection of specialty tools I'll likely never use again.

HawkPerception · Answer

I do pretty much everything myself. I prefer it. There's much more satisfaction in doing things yourself and it saves you a buck. YouTube gives enough information to figure things out for the part. The only thing I don't fuck with is health. I'm no medical expert, although I try to stay natural for the most part. But if I don't know what ailment I have, I'd rather trust a professional.

EzraIsShy76028 · Answer

Oh boy... not at all...

Somewhat in my defense though, I do have several mental illnesses as well as learning disabilities. Things that would take a "normal" healthy person probably like 5 seconds could take me up to 5 hours or more, or being completely unable to do it at all... heh.

grungeberry · Answer

Assuming this is a free for all question: I have a toolbox that I barely use. For context, I’m a single woman living in an apartment with roommates. We have maintenance for that. Granted, I try to see if I can fix the problem first without having to contact them. If it’s putting something together that comes with an instruction manual then easy peasy.

Lynx122 · Answer

I'm alright. I fixed my clothes and today I'm gonna fix my headset. I had to go buy some glue. But I couldn't do plumbing. In Switzerland you don't really have to do that though unless you buy a house and even then I think most people will pay someone to do it. I also tore down a deck that was rotting and built a new one once. And it's still in good condition 10 years later :)

exitseven · Answer

I do a lot of things around the house myself. I can do electrical work and some plumbing. I do some wood butchery that might pass for carpentry. I maintain all my power equipment and two vehicles. I taught myself most of it over the last 20 years.

Likes2drive · Answer

I’m very good, learned every trade when I was in my teens and twenties and it’s definitely good to know when you own a home since things happen all the time and it’s very costly to pay someone and never know if they will show up or do a good job

Shiprex · Answer

Some stuff yes, electral i can handle but making stuff from scratch is a shoogly peg for me. I just finished painting my house the other day and that was an epic win but took way longer than if contractors were used.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Pretty much everything. From tuning pianos, welding go karts, repairing appliances, repairing shower doors, fixing classic cars, re-ringing airplane engine pistons. Fixing guns. I’ve done it.

BadApple69 · Answer

That’s simple…. I am the best at it 😊 You know what they say. If the women don’t find you handsome at least they sound find you handy.

AviatorTom · Answer

As a career engineer, I'm pretty good at most around-the-house jobs. I stay away from complex plumbing though and leave that to the experts.

Beckybooboo · Answer

If you give me directions and the tools I need, I think I do alright.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

I am great at it. I am thinking about framing in a door to the outside from one of my bedrooms I am thinking of converting into a walk-in humidor and cigar lounge. I have built both before.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Peak repair and maintenance, but not so much builder.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I'd like to think I'm fairy good at it since I do a lot of handy type work at my job with things like repair and maintenance.

Staximus · Answer

Pretty good but not the best of the best. Some people are fucking wizards and can do everything great. I can fix most stuff on a car or a house, though

zagor · Answer

Simple stuff, I'm OK at. But anything that requires a finishing touch, such as cosmetic woodworking, or has tight tolerances or is in a confined space, I leave alone.

SotiCoto · Answer

I stick gaffer tape on things that are broken to make them at least imitate being unbroken. Sometimes it takes a lot of gaffer tape.

Ironco · Answer

Pretty good at it. It's not going to fix itself. So I just get in there and fix it. My friends know this too, so I'm always helping them too. I'm sure it comes from my father.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Pretty god on mechanical stuff, I'm not great at fine woodworking.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I think I'm reasonably proficient, if not very neat. My OH would disagree

Dongie · Answer

It all depends on the subject matter. Around the house I'm good on most things but no electricity i don't like getting shocked.

Ariesman81 · Answer

I haven't paid a man for service in probably 15 years. With the exception of tires. Fuck installing tires.

WonderingManII · Answer

I have helped with that stuff. But I'm not that good at it.

Surely · Answer

I would rate myself better than most! Have worked with my hands all of my life.

Anonymous · Answer

Just whatever I pick up as a kid as my dad smacked me for not holding the flashlight steady.😆

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Even before the stroke I was a ballplayer named Mickey Kluttz.

msc545 · Answer

I am fairly good at it but have no time to do it. I hire people instead.

Anonymous · Answer

Ask Elizabeth banks/beth she likes to do it herself when the mood strikes

dustybiker2 · Answer

Youtube makes anyone great

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

I feel like im pretty good most of the time lol

elizamichale1 · Answer

For all those things u said... not at all

Alex-Snow · Answer

It depends on the project

douride2 · Answer

I live alone so I have to be a DIY

Xawyx-2 · Answer

Not good at all.

worldscolide · Answer

Very good. MacGyver good.

Agape93 · Answer

Pretty good.

Arcadian222 · Answer

Not a master but I like doing it

DishLady · Answer

Certain types, yes.

Thecubs22 · Answer

I'd say average for me.

dudeinohio · Answer

Pretty good.

grega239 · Answer

Good enough

cavedweller1973 · Answer

I’m very handy

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