You're not a real DIYer until --

Keith · 2005-01-26T19:30:08+00:00

1. The Screwfix/Wickes mini catalogue becomes a permanent fixture next tothe toilet2. You spend hours in work using Word to sketch out the DIY job for thatweekend3. You have 7 tins of WD-40 in convienent locations around the house4. You buy things that you don't need but will look good in the toolbox5. The DIY store staff know your first name6. You know all of the different shades of white7. After 6 months of light DIYing, you think installing central heatingis childsplay8. You've got the tradesman's 'sucking in of air, shaking the head andtutting' down to a tee9. You have a tool belt10. You know that rubbing a graphite pencil on a hinge will stop thesqueak11. Sarah Beeny is your Pin-Up12. The DIY book the in-laws got you for christmas remains unopened, dothey think you're a bloody amateur?!13. You've got the plumber's, electrician's and builder's mobile numbersin your phone in case of a DIY feck up.14. You're suspicius of proper tradesmen15. You have a trailer16. You buy a router to save money on 'expensive' tongue and grooving17. Use of the B&Q cafe is strictly prohibited, its for part-timers, nothardcore DIYers like yourself18. You think you don't need a spirit level. You do.19. You have a large collection of wood in the shed, just in case.20. You know what Denso tape is and what its used for21. 'Discovery Home and Leisure' and 'H&L +1' are in your Sky favourites22. Complete renovation of a cow shed doesn't faze you23. You have a compost bin24. Criticise professionals work in pubs and on holiday, calling them 'abunch of cowboys'25. You have a tape measure in your car26. On a two-man job, its always the other persons fault27. You become a HSS Hire shop to all your mates28. You stop to appreciate your handywork at least once a day29. Your work is never done30. You can unscrew a screw with a hammer.(shamelessly stolen from another group)

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Peter Scott 21 years ago

It's a wise child that...

Anyway what tax relief? I only got that on my first batch of children and that was yonks ago

Hey I think someone might accuse of off thread soon!

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Peter Scott

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Mary Fisher 21 years ago

Quite :-)

I realised that I might be a tad out of date on that one ...

What, on uk.d-i-y?

Heaven forefend!

Mary

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