IMHO, in many cases, the only difference between an educated and experienced DIY'er and a pro is that a pro gets paid for what they
do.
Especially in the handyman business, my experience has been that few are formally trained... most learned through trial and error and
from tips and OJT passed on from other handymen and friends (sound familiar?).
Again, IMHO, the talent and experience in this group easily matches or even surpasses what you might get from a typical professional handyman. :)
-aki
From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John and Carmen Stuart
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 8:38 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Re: Christine
You spoke my words exactly. This site encourages people to do their own work; the only difference between a professional and a non-professional is that the pro knows short cuts and can do the job quicker... and they may not have to spend an hour on U-Tube for some of the steps involved. There is so much satisfaction in doing your own projects EXACTLY the way you want it with no compromises. Much helpful information comes through this site and I love that people are so generous to share their experience and knowledge and take the time to help others.
We couldn't afford to pay people to do what we do ourselves and the benefit of the learning is the icing on the cake.
This is one of my most read groups. I thank the ones who are encouraging and provide this service.
carmen
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On Dec 10, 2012, at 8:22 AM, Christine Hartmann wrote:
Good Morning Dale,
Thank you for that kind and restrained response; my inclination would have been to be a bit more defensive. You were not at all mean-spirited or catty. We're all glad that you have a full life and thank-you for providing us with the opportunity to participate in this forum. I agree that it is risky to open anything unrecognizable; so I don't. It goes straight in the trash where I hope it can do no harm.
Based on information gleaned from previous posts, I guess you to be about my Dad's age. Dad has been gone for six years now, so I read about your activity level and zest for life with a bit of wistfulness for what might have been. It's good to know that your health, knowledge, and inclination for participation in real life are all working together to allow you to be able to do whatever you want. I know people in their '50's who are limited by failure in their bodies, and they just wish they could get out and rake or shovel the driveway. So, do whatever you're going to do. - We'll be well moderated however you decide to accomplish that.
Christine - Mpls (where we got a LOT of snow)
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