I Like DIY Projects
I cleaned out a floor drain in the other house. My cats had knocked over the kitty litter in the drain. I swept out all of the kitty litter that I could. I ran some water, and it was still clogged with clumping kitty litter. I then poked a screwdriver down the drain and got some of the litter out, but it was still clogged. I put baking soda and white vinegar down the drain several times, and it foamed up each time. I used a degreaser, such as dish soap, snaked the drain, then poured distilled water down it, and it works perfectly. If I had hired a plumber, I would have paid $150.00.
Outdoor And Indoor DIY Projects
I love trimming trees and keeping them properly trimmed. I learned how to use a chainsaw by having my Father teach me to use it safely. I like painting and staining outdoors. I have put shingles on houses and garages, installed screen doors, put in new plugs and switches, and installed light fixtures. I fixed many leaky faucets over the years. I once had a plumber fix a faucet for me, and it leaked immediately. He claimed he had put new seats and gaskets in the fixture, and he claimed that I was so strong I had ruined the seats already. I told him that it was impossible. He met his match with me. I think he had pulled that trick with many women over the years. Ladies, educate yourselves so no one pulls the wool over your eyes when it comes to repairs. I was trying to hire a roofer for a steep roof, and I said, “Why are you trying to charge me twice as much as you would a man?” He was brutally honest and said most women do not know roof pricing, and it was a quick way to make extra money needed; needless to say, I never hired him. I like putting furniture together, staining old furniture, and making repairs, such as gluing trim back on or installing new pegs on the legs.
DIY Saves Time And Money
By painting inside your home, you can save a lot of money. I can paint quickly, and it still looks good. I was working next to a carpenter once, and I painted two rooms for him, so I decided to work on my own. I roofed two garages in one day, with someone handing me the shingles. I also painted two sides of a large shed in one afternoon.
Mowing Your Yard
I love mowing my yard because it’s very relaxing, and I love a well-manicured lawn. I used to change the oil and filters myself, and I could take off the decks and sharpen the blades. I have all of that done now, as the decks are too heavy for me to maneuver around anymore. I still check the antifreeze and oil levels and wash and wax them.
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