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V · 06-23-2005, 11:26 PM

I never touched a skil saw before I owned my first house. But once you own a house you gotta learn how to fix stuff or the whole place goes downhill. You're basically forced to either learn the skills or pay through the nose to get someone else to do it.

Since I bought my first house I've built a deck, installed ceramic tile, hardwood floor, carpet, painted, installed wiring (I'm an electrical engineer, I should know that one), installed a dishwasher, built my own kitchen cabinets, and many other things that had to get done if I wanted to live in a place that was worth living in.

I guess it helps that I have some pretty handy friends that can teach me a thing or two. Also, someone bought me the Home Depot DIY book, and that's helped quite a bit.

06-23-2005, 11:26 PM	#16
V Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Exp:	I never touched a skil saw before I owned my first house. But once you own a house you gotta learn how to fix stuff or the whole place goes downhill. You're basically forced to either learn the skills or pay through the nose to get someone else to do it. Since I bought my first house I've built a deck, installed ceramic tile, hardwood floor, carpet, painted, installed wiring (I'm an electrical engineer, I should know that one), installed a dishwasher, built my own kitchen cabinets, and many other things that had to get done if I wanted to live in a place that was worth living in. I guess it helps that I have some pretty handy friends that can teach me a thing or two. Also, someone bought me the Home Depot DIY book, and that's helped quite a bit.