Do you do your own maintenance ?

[creekbend]

I do what I am able to. A friend of mine helps me do the major tasks that I am not capable of doing.

 

[Willl]

The difference is they all spray... I don't.

The guys I hired did mine by hand. Small house, just under 1000 sq, 3 guys did it in 2 days. First guy (kid) showed up first of the week and brush washed the house, other 2 showed up 2 days later and did the whole house in a day.

 

[kenmac]

most of my own & alot of others (customers of mine)

 

[JDgreen227]

What do I do here?

Lets see now, all needed repairs and maintenance for 3 cars, 1 SUV, 1 utility trailer, 1 travel trailer, 1 JD compact tractor, 1 34 foot motorhome, a huge collection of powered yard tools, mowers (4) trimmers, blowers, chain saws, 2 Honda ATV's, Coleman house and motorhome gensets...that pretty much covers motorized stuff.

And lets see now...all roofing, siding, doors, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, decks, masonry work, windows, etc. for one 2450 square foot house, a detached 3 car garage, three other large outbuildings...

And now...maintain and care for a 5 acre lawn, a 28X60 foot garden in season, trim all the trees, clear up all storm damage, plow a 500 foot long driveway plus four of my neighbors when the snow is deep,

You name it, and I probably do it or CAN do it. And you know why? Only a rich man who is a complete MORON could possibly afford to hire anybody to do all the things I do myself. And it would usually be a p*** poor job if you hired it done.

 

[Tollster]

I learned a long time ago if you want it done right you do it yourself, and in this day and age with so much information available on the web, and various resources,such as TBN, its hard not to justify not doing it your self, particularly when you start to add money to the equation.
Some jobs are too big of an undertaking, but it helps to help your friend and neighbors when ya can as it surely may just come back to ya one day, and if it doesn't, you can rest much easier at night and prolly sleep much better.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I usually do what I can and when I run into trouble my brother is a diesel mechanic:thumbsup: As for wood and stuff im no Bob Villa,there again got my brother Rob Villa usually just trade work out I do his welding,fence building, take care of his pastures and do his hauling for him. Works out great!!!!!

 

[Triguy1]

I do as much as I possibly can. In fact, sometimes I tackle things I probably have no business doing, just to teach myself new things. Of course I will ask for help when it seems prudent...

 

[QRTRHRS]

While I have done as much as I could over the years, I do admit to have payed so called pros on occasion. Often as not, I realized that I could do better myself and sometimes that lesson has been rather painful.

And not so distant at that. When we moved to our current place four years ago, I was busy moving horses and house hold goods. A casual conversation led me to a highly recommended man to build out stalls in our barn and expand the overall size. All things I could do myself given the time.

Turned out while the man seemed honest and had good intentions, he did not know his backside from first base and I have been correctling ever since.

Anyway, I have amassed the tools and knowledge to do just about anything I need to. Welding, fencing, building (all phases), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, some hvac, you name it, I do it.

Admittedly, I did sell my scaffolding. While I do have a relatively new house, eventually there will be roofing but I am also realizing that I am not as young as I once was. That and shoulder surgery.

 

[JDgreen227]

While I have done as much as I could over the years, I do admit to have payed so called pros on occasion. Often as not, I realized that I could do better myself and sometimes that lesson has been rather painful.

And not so distant at that. When we moved to our current place four years ago, I was busy moving horses and house hold goods. A casual conversation led me to a highly recommended man to build out stalls in our barn and expand the overall size. All things I could do myself given the time.

Turned out while the man seemed honest and had good intentions, he did not know his backside from first base and I have been correctling ever since.

Anyway, I have amassed the tools and knowledge to do just about anything I need to. Welding, fencing, building (all phases), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, some hvac, you name it, I do it.

Admittedly, I did sell my scaffolding. While I do have a relatively new house, eventually there will be roofing but I am also realizing that I am not as young as I once was. That and shoulder surgery.

What you say about amassing tools, I have a huge, huge collection of hand and power tools for just about any task you can name. Sometimes I wonder how many of us guys justify buying tens of thousands of dollars of tools by telling ourselves "these are a good investment because I will save (fill in the blank) by doing these jobs myself. Hmm, that gives me an idea for a new thread.

 

[D7E]

Absoluteley all maintenance on vehicles and machinery from service to engine rebuilds welding etc but never attempt anything around the house DIY is just annoying work ! If i leave it long enough wife will do it or pay someone