15 minutes home improvement project-

[redhawk0]

I agree with Sig....I have Honeywell programmable 5/1/1 day...can't remember the model 8000? maybe....anyway...I had a set that lasted me 20 years and I got tired of reprogramming it twice with every time change (I'd switch the time in March...then three weeks later I'd reprogram the time again in Apr when it switched automatically)...it was programmed for the old Apr/Oct switch...the new ones that I've had for 10 years now switch Mar/Nov...I never have to touch them. I just change the batteries at the Nov time change.

redhawk

[robg]

My wife says I'm a diy werewolf! What can go wrong will for me .

[marek313]

Recently my local gas company had some sort of a special where they were giving away Google Nest Thermostats for the price of shipping plus you got one of those Google Home aka Alexa speakers with it too so for $15 I gave it a shot. It actually is really nice I can control my temperature from work now and its actually saving me money so for now I'm happy with it. Install was only about 20mins which was a plus. Get monthly usage reports via email, you can see how you compare to your neighbors. So far I'm impressed.

[jimlj]

Ever change a oil pan gasket on a 4X4 F150?

[pcolapaddler]

Ever change a oil pan gasket on a 4X4 F150?

No but a 1970 Maverick wasnt much fun. Especially without much in the way of tools and on my back.

At 16 yrs old, it wasn't terrible until the engine had to be lifted to get the pan off.

Sent from the largest mountain range in Florida.

[SciFiJim]

I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE! I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!

I thought I was the only one the it took a minimum of three trips to the hardware store to get any project done.
My Brothers, I know and feel your pain!

[Winger Ed.]

I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE! I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!
I thought I was the only one the it took a minimum of three trips to the hardware store to get any project done.
My Brothers, I know and feel your pain!

Oh no, everybody does. For those that say they get everything they need and nothing extra on one trip----

Johnny Carson said it best:
"People that say they take a cold shower every day,,,,,,, they will lie about other things too".

[WRideout]

The most terrifying words a wife can hear; "Honey, I can fix that!"

Wayne

[Winger Ed.]

The most terrifying words a wife can hear; "Honey, I can fix that!" Wayne

One of the most terrifying things I can hear is a conversation that starts out with, "All ya gotta do,,,,,,,"

[Geezer in NH]

Sounds normal to me. Way it goes.

[clintsfolly]

The wife would take the kids out somewhere when I was working on the plumbing so they wouldn’t learn the Plumbing Words!

[popper]

I can fix that isn't the worst, are you done yet is worst!

[DocSavage]

I've had my share of DIY experiences the worst was 8 hrs and 4 trips to Home Depot to install a dishwasher. Now as I'm older,retired and loads of time I call a professional for my DIY projects.

[nagantguy]

So the virus must spread- my best friend who is always there for us and helped out last year when my brother was so sick called this morning and asked for help which he never does; his hot water heater had gone out so we took old one out installed new one- and the new one don’t work?!?!?!? It turned out to be a problem with his electric service; sort of like a brown out- effected all three houses on his dead end street- which we didn’t know till mid day- so his old water heater was fine- $600 well spent!

[lightman]

That sucks! I'm a little surprised that he didn't notice some other problems in his house. Bright or dim lights, other 240 volt appliances not working, ect.

[Hossfly]

Sometimes you can loose 1 side of 220 and not realize it if 1/2 of house is wired in such a way that you have not tried other appliances such as oven or lights on that side of house. My case was 1/2 of house circuits went dead and other side worked fine. Found with volt meter at main breaker. Sometimes chain of events just happen, and most times at the wrong time, like when your sick or freezing cold or blazing hot. Add an automatic Gen. Set and you multiply the problems. Call in the pros when the DIY fails, to and fast.

[Arlin]

Was thinking about replacing the valve to the water heater. After reading this I think I'll have a beer instead.

[Wayne Smith]

Well, years ago I told LOML that she should expect that each project would cost a tool or two. Last four or five projects, no new tools!

[Ickisrulz]

There is no such thing as a plumbing (or electrical) job that requires just one trip to the hardware store.

When doing plumbing I usually buy a bunch of extra fittings that I might need and just take them back if I don't use them. So, if everything goes perfect...it's just two trips.

[sundog]

So, if everything goes perfect...it's just two trips.

Is that what's called a pipe dream?