When are we going to start including pictures for context with these types of posts?

Tapcon screws.

My house was 15 years old when I bought it. Still had original everything. Since moving in a year and a half ago, I've learned to replace appliances, alter cupboards, remove carpet and laminate floors (previous owner had pets and the subfloor under the carpet was also ruined) also learned to replace subfloor, change light fixtures, replace a water heater, replace a door, fill holes in drywall, hang heavy things from the ceiling, and how to lay vinyl plank flooring. I can't imagine paying someone to do something that I can learn from a 5 minute youtube video

Yeah and you got to keep your money for the time spent. Common sense needs a class for kids today.

His father and FIL both stained decks at 94 years old in a wheelchair.

My Dad built an apartment over his garage - with no permit! He didn't care. It's still standing and looks perfect 30 years later. Self taught.

I can make good money doing things for homeowners for 1/3 of the price. It's crazy how much someone has to pay for the simplest of tasks in the northeast.

Don't forget the environmental fee, that's another 50$. Oh and the refilling fee (which is not included in labor for some reason), which is another 80 bucks. Combine that with an off hours call (yes, it was only 2 pm when you called, but by the time we made it here, it was past 4:30 pm), so that's an extra 200. With tax (depending on where you are), that brings your total up about 1,050$. Will that be in cash or on a card? Oh you want to put it on visa? There's also an extra 2% fee for using a credit card instead of debit, it's only to cover the same cost we pay to use the system.

We are born not knowing how to do anything except cry and piss and poop. Everything else is learned. Why do people reach a point where they refuse to learn?

I'm surprised he didn't come back with a drink!

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As someone who has rebuilt many carburetors, I can't wrap my head around this.

Man, do I know the feeling! I watched my neighborhood go from everyone mowing their own lawns to only 2 of us still doing it. I heard a saw running a block away and got excited that someone was actually building something!

A someone who as always done all of their own repairs, automotive and household, I just don't understand while people would rather pay for something they can do themselves! I am all about NOT paying.

Check YouTube for the model or the type of repair you are going to do. Can help lots on the front end.

You live in Florida. That’s the main issue.

I've never heard this kiwi comment. If a yank called you a kiwi to your face is this considered to be a racist or ignorant statement??? Does that mean NZers are fruits

I didn't even know humans had carburetor butterflies. Thought that was a car thing. Glad you worked it out anyway.

It's a enjoyable thing to be able to help people that I would guess was raised or think differently about being self reliance. Myself always hated to ask for help with the day to day issues of life. Hell I still remember the day I had to get someone to come and fix my furnace because I had no clue mainly because I grew up cutting firewood for the source of heat. Did enjoy because that technician was very helpful and allowed me to pick his brain about my gas furnace. This forum has taught me a few things and allowed me to help others so hope you can find some enjoyment with it. There is some hilarious moments as well!!!!

Honestly, you probably shouldn’t have made your wife build her own house when you’d already built one…

It's a bmw thing.

Nah. Breaking something is just an opportunity to learn how to fix another thing.

r/selfsufficiency

In theory yes, but not all mains turn off 100%

I lol’ed about the engine oil.

I work in a garage, and DAILY the amount of cars in my bay that have no detectable oil on the dipstick was shocking at first. And, bald-ass, deflated tires. Air filters that have never been changed. Simple stuff anyone can learn.

It happens so often now I just shake my head and add oil for them, add air or whatever. My manager doesn’t want us to lecture the customer, so I sometimes add snarky notes to my paperwork (if the customer even reads it):

“Insufficient engine oil, please see the manual for specification”

“The engine air filter is at the end of its life, recommend replacement”

“Please see the placard on your driver door frame for proper tire air pressure.”

I’m always tempted to write other things, of course.

I grew up with parents who always encouraged us to help out and thus learn things like changing a tyre, shingling a roof, laying a garden path. But I married a man whose family did none of these things and it’s hard to convince him that not everything is complicated. I love putting things together like ikea furniture, or hanging wallpaper, putting in a new faucet. Hopefully our daughters will do this too. I always try to do things myself first before hiring someone else.