segacs
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I've had service providers "take the money and run" (and small claims in this state is A Joke). Want something done right? Do it yourself. Don't know how? Figure it out. It's a challenge I took on, somewhat unexpectedly - but...the beat goes on. $1700 to paint one section of the house, really? Gimme the tools and paint, and 2 days.
Kudos to you for having that approach, MSL! I
I freely admit that I'm all thumbs when it comes to anything fix-it related. I have zero skill and talent, and attempts to learn how to do even basic repairs have ended in epic failure.
I also work 50-60 hours a week and have very little free time even in my free time, which is mostly devoted to all sorts of activities. Finding the time to so much as replace a lightbulb is usually an ordeal. But hey, if you manage to make the time for house projects, good on you!