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20/20 Vision (repaying a debt to my home and myself)

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  • Drawingaline
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    Greenbee, I have used an awesome handyman for doing some jobs. But he does all sorts of stuff, flat pack, hanging mirrors and shelves, tiling etc. Sometimes it's worth saving a few jobs and getting someone in.
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  • greenbee
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    If you have a handyman anywhere near you, you're very lucky! Round here most people won't come out for anything less that a full week's work...
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    Hope all went well :)
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  • redofromstart
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    Hope it was ok today DIA
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  • RosaBernicia
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    greenbee wrote: »
    If you have a handyman anywhere near you, you're very lucky! Round here most people won't come out for anything less that a full week's work...


    I've had trouble finding people for small jobs too - it's why I have ended up learning to do things myself. I can't afford to get a lot done in one go and although I did find a handyman I must chase him up as haven't heard a date for the work yet.



    I found a basic plumbing course though that should be enough to help me fix dripping taps etc :)




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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
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    I hope the work on your window went well today DIA.
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  • greenbee
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    Hope it went well DIA, and that the resulting mess doesn't take too long to clear up!
    RosaBernicia wrote: »
    I've had trouble finding people for small jobs too - it's why I have ended up learning to do things myself. I can't afford to get a lot done in one go and although I did find a handyman I must chase him up as haven't heard a date for the work yet.

    I found a basic plumbing course though that should be enough to help me fix dripping taps etc :)

    Rosa xx

    Sadly I'm very time poor - I'm away for work 3 days this week, two next week, probably the whole of the following week, and January is my quiet month :) - but hopefully I'll get this stuff out of the way without too much expense.

    I do find that as things get sorted, living in the house gets easier and less stressful.
  • lonelyrat
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    Very solid plan... Hope it went well x
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  • RosaBernicia
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    greenbee wrote: »
    Sadly I'm very time poor - I'm away for work 3 days this week, two next week, probably the whole of the following week, and January is my quiet month :) - but hopefully I'll get this stuff out of the way without too much expense.

    I do find that as things get sorted, living in the house gets easier and less stressful.


    Totally makes sense - I travel a lot less than I used to so the balance of time and money has shifted a bit. And it does make a difference as you get things sorted - though I am slightly worried that by the time I've got everything done with this house I'll then move :rotfl:
    Debt free May 2016... DFW#2 in progress
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  • greenbee
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    I usually move when I finish a house (or maybe I finish the house when i’m ready to move...)
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