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leftofcool

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8. On the other hand, hiring a local handyman stimulates the economy

Reply to Wash. state Desk Jet (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 07:35 AM

Apr 2012

Most handymen do the jobs they do because times are tough and they need the money to help feed their families. We live in a rural community so even the small DIY jobs we could learn to do ourselves we hire out simply because the handyman a mile over may need the money for groceries and we are never hurt letting go of a 100 bucks or so for repairs.

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Not a DIY'er, need some advice [View all] steve2470 Apr 2012 OP

Sounds more like something a competant hired handyman could handle. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #1

I agree. Just be sure they're licensed. Auggie Apr 2012 #2

I found these people. Look ok ? steve2470 Apr 2012 #3

In my experience handymen are best hired based on the recommendations of local people that have PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #5

Also a recommendation from a condo neighbor. Someone who knows the building. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2012 #7

If your buying it is about time you apply yourself. Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2012 #4

On the other hand, hiring a local handyman stimulates the economy leftofcool Apr 2012 #8

This is true however Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2012 #9

Loose tiles and missing grout is indicative of an improper tile job.... Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2012 #6