My teachers in elementary school spent useless hours trying to convince me to apply my handy abilities to knit or crochet. None of these feminine activities interested me a bit. I found more intriguing all the "how to"s related to secure a decent sailor knot, build a wood platform in the branches of a tall tree or even repairing a garden hose.
The satisfaction of being able to do things on my own never left me. I'm a good camper and a great fire-woman but I'm not bad as a "handyman" too. So imagine my satisfaction when I don't have to call one to fix a leak from the refrigerator or a plug in the toilet.
What I learned over the years is that what can really make a difference is to have the right tool for the job. And to do some research on internet before heading for the hardware store--my favorite kind of store together with Trashy Lingerie in West Hollywood.
There are plenty of sites that offer good tips and instructions on home repairs (about.com just to quote one) and there are even free classes at your local home depots where a person can learn everything from basic to more complicated tasks.
My new goal now is to build a house by myself. Nothing too eccentric or difficult, just a basic cottage. But I do want to make it with my hands enlisting professional help from a constructor only for foundation, plumbing and electric. So if you have some spare time and good hands, I can hook you up with my new project.
I'll take men or women, no gender restrictions, and provide good food and music together with experience and fun.
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