Pluggers by Rick McKee for July 05, 2019

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    Watcher  over 5 years ago

    And he will wind up calling the professional to fix his DIY.

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    Templo S.U.D.  over 5 years ago

    I’m starting to get into the channels “TysyTube Restorations” and “my mechanics” which are about restoring old toys and equipment. To vocal commentary on neither though.

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    Teto85 Premium Member over 5 years ago

    In some instances a professional is cheaper than a failed DIY project. I prefer a professional electrician and a professional plumber rather than DIY for more advanced projects.

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    Breadboard  over 5 years ago

    Got to admit the tube is helpful at times…….

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    dsidney49  over 5 years ago

    My dad is the quintessential “plugger.” Having helped him with many DIY projects, I came to assume he could adjust/fix anything “naturally.” This past spring, I asked for his assistance in repairing a wayward part on my classic car. What a double-take I did when the man -who is still in the slow process of sliding into the 21st Century- suggested I look for a tutorial video on YouTube!! Whaaaaaa??

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    PoodleGroomer  over 5 years ago

    Sharkbite fittings. Ask for them by name.

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    GreenT267  over 5 years ago

    I grew up in a small town. It had one electrician, one plumber, a couple of ‘handymen’ who did house painting, siding, and remodels. A lot of people did their own projects and these ‘professionals’ had a hard time making a decent living. As an young adult, with college loans and family costs, I ldid a lot of things on my ow; but, as my financial situation improved, I realized that it was important to weigh the value of the job in terms of time and money and not just money. Plumbers, electricians, builders, handymen, etc. put a lot of effort in learning their trades and they are responsible for knowing the legal ins and outs as well. So I always ask myself: do I know enough to do this properly, do I have the correct tools and equipment, what is the cost of doing it wrong, how much of my time will be involved and what will I not be able to do instead, and how does all this balance with what is involved if a professional does it? In today’s complicated world, it is usually much better for me to hire someone who does it for a living so I can spend more time doing things I enjoy, like hobbies I couldn’t do before retirement and playing with my grandchildren.

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    Dani Rice  over 5 years ago

    Hubby and my dad could handle anything but plumbing. Oh, the stories I could tell! But the one that sticks in my mind was when they reversed the hot and cold water. Sitting on the commode and having steam rise about you is – um, alarming, to say the least.

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    flemmingo  over 5 years ago

    Just used YouTube to clean Rinnai tankless water heater. Saved me a plumber’s fee plus it was so dang easy.

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    david_42  over 5 years ago

    Shark® fittings are fantastic in tight areas.

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    Alberta Oil Premium Member over 5 years ago

    No.. before you shut off the water make sure you have a few pail fulls of water available should you set those floor joists on fire. That to slow the fire down while your wife calls the fire department.

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    Bruce1253  over 5 years ago

    Plumbers love emergency call outs to fix a mess created by a DIY’er who got in over his/her head. No one quibbles over cost when water is flowing cross the floor.

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    Saddenedby Premium Member over 5 years ago

    replaced speed control in the Ford – dealer wanted $1000 – part $40 + invested time watching video and doing it myself 30 minutes – NOT kidding. Anyway, it’s fun for me :) to learn new tricks. also, things like programming keys with chips, key fobs, minor computer upgrades, etc. are easily done with minimal time invested and can save hundreds of dollars in a lot of cases IF you have the knowledge. one of my favorite sayings from an old boss of mine is ‘ignorance breeds opportunity for making money. LOTS of money’ – and he was right.

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    anomalous4  over 5 years ago

    Sign in the shop where I used to get my car fixed:

    LABOR: $20/HR

    IF YOU WATCH: $30/HR

    IF YOU HELP: $40/HR

    IF YOU WORKED ON IT FIRST: $80/HR

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    Zykoic  over 5 years ago

    The Internet has saved on repair bills to justify the fees.Fixed many things and usually know when to call a professional.

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    dudley_tundish  over 5 years ago

    YouTube and repair sites are absolutely essential. Repair videos are vital for things like appliance repair. Might spend bucks on parts but it’ll be a fraction of what you might spend for a pro.

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    Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe  over 5 years ago

    had to change a headlight on wife’s 1500, the dealer said it was over an hour, YouTube showed it 10 minutes.

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    Jan C  over 5 years ago

    “Cut” off the water????

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    Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 5 years ago

    I will usually TRY to fix most things OTHER thanplumbing issues.

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