Not Equipped
My husband and I have many a times taken on the task of handymen in our home. We’ve attempted plumbing, carpentry, electric and renovation. And the result? An expensive bill from a handyman, plumber, carpenter and electrician.
We are not equipped for this stuff. We may be equipped. It’s the actual use of equipment that leads us to questions like, “Is this a piece of crap or are we stupid?” “So they really think that the majority of the population can figure out how to put this thing together?” “Oh, there’s a water shut off?” “What’s a drill bit?”
The pride I had when I was able to change all the cabinetry hardware and door knobs was immeasurable.
My dad always told me that I best marry a man who knows how to work on cars and fix things in the home, as my attempts, though approached with great enthusiasm, usually ended up in a temper being lost.
Well, my husband came along with the same enthusiasm and that’s about it.
We try, we really do. When the neighbors see us working on a project, they know it’s best to run and hide or they’ll be over to help when something goes wrong. My parents know it’s best to not answer their phone and pretend they were at a movie.
BUT, last night I must say we did a fairly good job at power washing our driveway pavers and the concrete around the pool. And we sealed it all with a wet-look sealer, which I must say turned out quite nice – so far.
I think I was most impressed with us being able to figure out how to use the sprayer.
These things are laughable to most people, but I tell you, while we may excel in other areas – home repair and fixing up is not one of them. And the sad thing is – we really like doing it all even if we are a disaster.
I can decorate. I can paint. I can clean mighty well. My husband is great at maintaining the yard. But when it comes to fixing fences and using drills, the job is always less than satisfactory.
So in our attempts to save money and do it ourselves, we actually spend more then if we just called someone and had it done the right way.
But, we’ll still keep trying.
We are not equipped for this stuff. We may be equipped. It’s the actual use of equipment that leads us to questions like, “Is this a piece of crap or are we stupid?” “So they really think that the majority of the population can figure out how to put this thing together?” “Oh, there’s a water shut off?” “What’s a drill bit?”
The pride I had when I was able to change all the cabinetry hardware and door knobs was immeasurable.
My dad always told me that I best marry a man who knows how to work on cars and fix things in the home, as my attempts, though approached with great enthusiasm, usually ended up in a temper being lost.
Well, my husband came along with the same enthusiasm and that’s about it.
We try, we really do. When the neighbors see us working on a project, they know it’s best to run and hide or they’ll be over to help when something goes wrong. My parents know it’s best to not answer their phone and pretend they were at a movie.
BUT, last night I must say we did a fairly good job at power washing our driveway pavers and the concrete around the pool. And we sealed it all with a wet-look sealer, which I must say turned out quite nice – so far.
I think I was most impressed with us being able to figure out how to use the sprayer.
These things are laughable to most people, but I tell you, while we may excel in other areas – home repair and fixing up is not one of them. And the sad thing is – we really like doing it all even if we are a disaster.
I can decorate. I can paint. I can clean mighty well. My husband is great at maintaining the yard. But when it comes to fixing fences and using drills, the job is always less than satisfactory.
So in our attempts to save money and do it ourselves, we actually spend more then if we just called someone and had it done the right way.
But, we’ll still keep trying.
posted by Best Known As Logan's Mom | 9:45 AM
2 Comments:
Tee Hee... the only thing that being unequipped is to be, say, an engineer! All my family gives me is "You're an engineer, you can figure it out!!!" I can... however, when I was managing construction full time the last thing I wanted was to manage construction at home.
However- I think you guys get a good pat on the back for effort! As long as you're having fun, right?
Oh, crap... that should be the only thing WORSE THAN being unequipped...
Someday I will learn how to type...
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