4,584,946
Ah, the trouble that can begin when one "assumes"...
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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ActiveRain Member Support
Seattle, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,202,852
I have never been a DYI person when it comes to physically construct something. So DIY to me means double the price
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,460,173
When I see "DIY" I think someone has a way to do something without hiring a skilled professional. I do not assume I won't need tools or skills of some sort. I also don't assume it will be easy, whatever it is. I read it and decide whether it's something I'd like to do myself. Usually it's not.
As for real estate, imagine a buyer going online, selecting a house and that's it! The click of a button releases funds, applies/approves a mortgage, registers deed and then keys are dropped at your front door via drone. Now that would be a DIY process that would be hard to top.
In reality, at least at the moment, most sellers and buyers do much better having a skilled professional on their side.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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ActiveRain Member Support
Seattle, WA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,785,756
DIY appeals to a certain individual and their skills bank as well as the curious and the thrift of mind. It also implies ease of use or simplicity. Many run into the reality phrase: "It is easier said than done"... as a wake-up call
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
7,872,838
Nope.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,403,662
When I hear DIY I get excited Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 BECAUSE I invision being able to use my garage full of tools.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
760,185
Somebody once said, there's no such thing as a 5 minute job. DIY is always more involved than alluded. If your skill set is such you can do a lot for less but leave the duct tape & take the toolbox.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,350,914
No. No. No. No. and NO.
More is always needed and I typically call my son to get help.
Butter knife and duct tape are essentials with all DIY projects.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,093,547
For me, it ranks right up there with "caveat emptor" and "some assembly required". Either way, I am gone!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,848,051
hello public means not anonymous .... you have to mention that now?
You can completely do it yourself without calling a plumber or anyone that is a member of a union. Self skills with some tape & glue.
Gather all parts needed before you begin. Have your child about 10 help as they can probably do it faster than you.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,773,392
1,242,204
I create most of the stuff by myself. The only thing I wanted to do is build a modern Victorian style home DIY. Too much work....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND