Madmorda

Madmorda t1_jec6qbi wrote

Reply to comment by McDuchess in [image] Don’t burn your opportunities by racemoseMalamute470

My favorite part is that the photo sort of implies that it's really cold, and he's in some sort of pit. If a deep pit with a person's body heat inside is freezing, it's probably even colder topside.

Plus, there is more than one kind of ladder, he still has plenty of wood to make a new one later.

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Madmorda t1_jdwvqbp wrote

Reply to comment by Actually-Yo-Momma in LPT: if you hear any animal noises above, below, or in your walls, or smell any weird smells - have someone come check it out ASAP. by [deleted]

You SHOULD be able to maintain your house yourself lol. If you want to pay a premium for a random person to do your chores, that's fine. There's nothing wrong with hiring a contractor, any more than there's anything wrong with hiring a maid. If you have money to throw at a convenience, that's awesome for you! But it's not about that.

My point is that when your pipes burst during a freeze, and the plumbers are all booked out 2 weeks, you'll be screwed if you A) don't even know the basics and B) aren't willing to try. Not only will it save you a lot of money, but you can help yourself (as well as family and friends) out of tough spots like that. It's a super basic skill, and your great grandparents would probably smack you upside the head for not knowing how to do basic repairs.

It's kind of like never learning to boil water. I don't need to boil water on a daily basis, but it's a basic skill that grown up humans should have. You could say that you have peace of mind letting Olive Garden cook your pasta, but at a certain point, you're just being willingly ignorant.

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Madmorda t1_jdws5qg wrote

Reply to comment by Actually-Yo-Momma in LPT: if you hear any animal noises above, below, or in your walls, or smell any weird smells - have someone come check it out ASAP. by [deleted]

There are plenty of crappy "professionals" out there. Peace of mind is an emotion, not a fact. You would be AMAZED at the crappy jobs I've seen "professionals" do lol. In fact, I never let anyone else fix electronics for me, because I know for a fact that 90% of people do a worse job than me

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Madmorda t1_jdwlikw wrote

Reply to comment by Actually-Yo-Momma in LPT: if you hear any animal noises above, below, or in your walls, or smell any weird smells - have someone come check it out ASAP. by [deleted]

I would absolutely service my own HVAC. The only reason I wouldn't put a new engine in my car, is because I don't have access to a lift to lift the engine up, and that would likely make the price difference.

Recently a pipe burst due to a freeze, and I learned how to drill out a messed up pipe when it couldnt be cut off, and attach PVC to ABS and install a new valve. Good as new, and only cost me some time and a trip to the hardware store.

Oftentimes, you can buy the tools of the trade for less than you'd spend on the labor for one visit. And the best part is that you get to keep the tools to save even more money next time, plus you gain the knowledge to help yourself and others.

It's not about "being taught", it's about being willing to teach yourself. You don't need to go to trade school to get rid of mice or work on electronics. You just need to be willing to roll up your sleeves. It pays off in the long run.

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