Comments on: When Do-It-Yourself Turns Disaster DIY

By: Friday Link Roundup: May (Friday the 13th), 2011 | Money Beagle

Friday Link Roundup: May (Friday the 13th), 2011 | Money Beagle — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:19:24 +0000

[...] with the process.Ultimate Money Blog had a recent household experience where Do-It-Yourself was a recipe for disaster. I’m sure we’ve all had those moments!I’m always about trying to stay ahead of [...]

By: Home Improvement Ideas | Ultimate Money Blog- Save Money and Live Green!

Home Improvement Ideas | Ultimate Money Blog- Save Money and Live Green! — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:59:15 +0000

[...] as details on the projects themselves as I attempt to DIY a lot of them. Anything over my head will definitely be a professional’s job. Part of me is so tired of working on this house and wants to sell it and move, and another part of [...]

By: Penny Frugalista

Penny Frugalista — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:42:22 +0000

I haven’t had any DIY goof-ups, thank goodness. Although now you have me wondering exactly how hard it would be to re-tile our bathroom…

By: Double my money

Double my money — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:53:35 +0000

This is exactly my story, i had to spend a few thousands to repair my damages after a in house adjustement.

By: Amanda L Grossman

Amanda L Grossman — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:27:03 +0000

Oh bummer!

We are definitely tackling projects around our house, but I am uncomfortable with plumbing and electrical, so we always hire out for that. So far we’ve redone our laundry room (it’s off the kitchen) which entailed finishing a large wooden cabinet down to its natural wood, painting, and then having a vanity custom made (we purchased a used cast iron sink for $70 off craigslist to put in it and then tiled it using leftover tiles from when our previous owners retiled the fireplace in the livingroom).

Now we are tackling our master bathroom and small bathroom downstairs simultaneously. So far so good!

By: mommymommymommy

mommymommymommy — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:41:49 +0000

My dishwasher handle was jammed so my kids could not open it. DH “fixed” it by breaking the dishwasher!!! Luckily, my handy man knew how upset I was and managed to fix the dishwasher, but the handle still jams. We just got a new one in the mail yesterday. I have no real luxeries in life and I consider my dishwasher one fo them!

Great blog! Glad I stumbled upon it!

By: krantcents

krantcents — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:39:46 +0000

Since I realize I am not too handy when comes to these mechanical issues, I immediately call the plumber, electrician, carpenter, mechanic etc. I am real good at finding the best at a reasonable cost though. I will stick with my expertise and let the talented tradesmen do their thing. Maybe I should barter for the service?

By: Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:45:26 +0000

I am acquainted with several families who are deathly ill and have spent thousands to renovate their homes due to water leaks creating black mold, so you are lucky you got off with only stench! I’m glad you got it figured out.

By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:22:38 +0000

LOL, yeah, I’ve got a few of those stories. I think we all do. Years and years ago, I had a CD player (which were pretty expensive at the time). The tray wasn’t sliding out very well so I decided to take it apart and figure it out. Just needed a minor adjustment, but in the process I cracked something on a circuit board, so that was the end of that.

Your story sounds yucky but look on the bright side, at least it wasn’t a waste pipe from a toilet that he forgot to hook up.