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I wish I was close enough with a electrican so I could hire them for an hour, show me how to do the quick things I need done then I'll do them my self. I want t

by tayo42 2y ago

I wish I was close enough with a electrican so I could hire them for an hour, show me how to do the quick things I need done then I'll do them my self. I want to replace a bunch of outlets and switches. YouTube DIY seems to only cover the happy path. I opened a couple up and it wasn't quite like videos.

WalterBright 2y ago
I learned a lot by watching electricians work on things I needed done. Same with plumbers and cable guys. It really saves a ton of money, because then you can just do it yourself. Like replacing the dimmer switch with a regular switch - costs about $2 from the hardware store for the switch, and a few minutes. Having a plumber show up costs $300 just for him to come to your house. It pays off big time to do what you can yourself. P.S. I always ask for permission to watch them work. They appreciate the ask, and so don't think it's creepy.
- cellular 2y ago
  You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! I find it offputting if a mechanic doesn't want me watching him fix my car. I want to be sure everything is done correctly! If you want it done right do it yourself, or double check others are doing it properly!
  - WalterBright 2y ago
    > You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! Yes. They've never said no. I ask about their tools, their technique, etc., and they seem happy that someone is interested.
  - waynesonfire 2y ago
    > I find it offputting if a mechanic doesn't want me watching him fix my car. You hang out in their shop and watch them? They allow this?
  - JohnFen 2y ago
    > You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! I always ask. I myself hate working when someone is standing over me watching, so it only seems right to ask for permission before doing that to someone else. Basic politeness is free.
  - WalterBright 2y ago
    In an auto shop, they routinely won't let you on the shop floor, for liability and security reasons. But you can watch from the door if you want.

by tayo42 2y ago

WalterBright 2y ago

I learned a lot by watching electricians work on things I needed done. Same with plumbers and cable guys. It really saves a ton of money, because then you can just do it yourself. Like replacing the dimmer switch with a regular switch - costs about $2 from the hardware store for the switch, and a few minutes. Having a plumber show up costs $300 just for him to come to your house. It pays off big time to do what you can yourself. P.S. I always ask for permission to watch them work. They appreciate the ask, and so don't think it's creepy.

cellular 2y ago
You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! I find it offputting if a mechanic doesn't want me watching him fix my car. I want to be sure everything is done correctly! If you want it done right do it yourself, or double check others are doing it properly!
- WalterBright 2y ago
  > You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! Yes. They've never said no. I ask about their tools, their technique, etc., and they seem happy that someone is interested.
- waynesonfire 2y ago
  > I find it offputting if a mechanic doesn't want me watching him fix my car. You hang out in their shop and watch them? They allow this?
- JohnFen 2y ago
  > You ask for permission to watch them work on YOUR house?! I always ask. I myself hate working when someone is standing over me watching, so it only seems right to ask for permission before doing that to someone else. Basic politeness is free.
- WalterBright 2y ago
  In an auto shop, they routinely won't let you on the shop floor, for liability and security reasons. But you can watch from the door if you want.