When things go wrong around the house, do you call the handyman immediately? Or do you try DIY first?

Answer 1

I usually figure it out for myself... except electricty... that just scares me.

Answer 2

Depending on what it is - the furnace I don't touch except to change filters - but just about everything else I look to see if I can do the job. I actually fix about 50-60% of what goes wrong the rest goes to the pros.

Answer 3

I usually can tell if I can do it myself or I need an expert. Roofing, electrical and plumbing I call someone along with anything that requires crawling under the house! I just don't go there!

Answer 4

I put it on my todo list and basically procrastinate.

The gf ends up eventually calling a handyman.

Our tenant happens to be a handyman, so it works out well. He gets a break on his rent, and we get our stuff fixed.

Answer 5

I do it myself..I learned along time I can't depend on a man at all..not even a handyman

Answer 6

I usually try fix it myself unless its got somehting to do with plumbing or electricity, coz then obviosly I'd stuff it up . But small stuff I do myslef.

Answer 7

If it is something fairly simple, I try to do it myself. I have become quite independant over the years. If it is something more substantial, I just call my landlord and he takes care of it.

Answer 8

I attempt to fix it myself.. of course making it worse... then call the correct department to fix it!

Answer 9

I fix stuff myself.

Answer 10

depends what it is but mostly try to do it myself first...you know save money.