I was putting up some new shelves at my granddads house this morning and it got me thinking, why is it that men like doing D.I.Y and most women (like my mum, girlfriend etc) always find a handyman to do it for them.
Now I’ve been fixing cupboards, putting up shelving, painting and decorating since I used to help my dad when I was a small boy living in our big house in South Manchester. My brothers & sister never were very hands on and if something needed fixing it was always my dad and me to get on with the job.
I learnt a few simple tips from my dad & I found these to be very effective…
1) Preparation is the key
2) Keep costs low and if it’s a bigger job get some advice from somebody with experience
3) If you are going to need a few days to do the job, make sure that everyone in the house knows. Take your time. Don’t make any mistakes
4) If you need help at anytime, do not be afraid to ask
5) Keep it as simple as possible
I have been trying to follow these simple guidelines for years and have never come a cropper. I always think to myself, if a jobs worth doing its worth doing properly. Maybe I should start getting paid for my handy work, over the years I must have saved my family a fortune.