Quote: (07-31-2014 08:54 AM)Baphomet Wrote:
Could not agree more. I am shocked by the number of guys that I know who cannot unclog a drain, much less install a new faucet.
A friend needed to have the trim - just the TRIM mind you - replaced around one of her doors. This is maybe a 30 minute job once you have the materials. Another guy told her that she needed to call a CONTRACTOR to have that done. She asked me if I knew a contractor. When I heard what she needed I told her I could do it then we could go to lunch. (Man, she was appreciative!!)
There is no reason for any man not to have basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills, but damn if it doesn't seem rare these days.
I have never changed door trims, but I am sure I would figure out/ learn to do this without paying someone else if it was my own house. I would consider it a new opportunity for me to learn something new and I would not give my money away for something I know I can do myself.
But I wouldn't do it for a woman who hasn't slept with me and hasn't cooked for me. Too beta a way to get in her panties. I would recommend her to call a contractor, too.