frustrated with small projects

[wjcalderon]

*sigh* Don't it make you wish that you could just yank Mike Holmes out of your closet to do it for you, then put him back?

Put him back? WHY???

[Darlene]

Put him back? WHY???

Yeah,WHY?

I can hear him now..."We're going to make things all right Darlin', how's that for you? Only the best for you and I'm known for my expert care and attention to detail..."

[gmarie]

Where in CT are you? My mother is in CT and has found good non-creepy handymen who work for $10/ hr.

[mndtrp]

Talk to your neighbors. My neighbor helped me build a rather large deck this summer. If it's a male neighbor, Man Law requires beer for payment.

[bobfather99]

Youll be amazed how far beer/pizza goes for a bribe to get some help. I help friends all the time with house/car repair projects.

Offer to help your friends out with their projects, they will help you in kind. Best to get good natured friends, grouchy ones arent much fun, especially if the stress level rises.

As for tools, shop at pawn shops/rummage sales. Quite a few people are out of work, and need to sell what they have tool-wise to get some money.

[frugal is fun]

Where in CT are you? My mother is in CT and has found good non-creepy handymen who work for $10/ hr.

I'm in the Waterbury area.

[gmarie]

she is not far... northwest CT. So pretty this time of year!

[frugal is fun]

that part of the state is beautiful!