[GoldenIGal]

Hi Everyone,

My husband and I bought a house built in 1921 and are finding we have issues to address. I'm stuck with the task of learning this diy stuff cause as my husband says, the only muscle he use is his brain. If the house were a computer he'd be on it...so yeah it's on me.

Can't wait to see what I'll be knee deep in! :biggrin2:

GoldenIGal

 

[joecaption]

Sounds like it's time for a newer home or a new husband that will help you out.

 

[de-nagorg]

Welcome: You might find that you really enjoy being a DIY GIRL , there are a few on here already.

So go ahead and ask for advice, there are many well informed here with good experience that will offer the help needed.


ED

 

[mako1]

Welcome.Tell your husband if you have to use your body for DIY physical labor it will be tired and off limits to him.
See how his big brain wraps around that.

 

[paintdrying]

Some of my best helpers were women.

 

[GoldenIGal]

Thanks everyone for the welcome! I'm actually very happy to have found this site. So many times I have searched for various things on Youtube, Google and even This Old House site with little luck. It's nice to be able to communicate directly with someone who has knowledge and is willing to give advice.

As for the hubby, I'll keep him. I'd much rather ditch the house, all the original wood work isn't worth the moldy basement headache.

 

[MT Stringer]

Tell him to get his lazy arse on You Tube and figure out how to do the repairs that are needed. Anything you can think of can be found on You Tube.

April Wilkerson is getting a good following on her DIY Stuff on You Tube also.

Good luck.

 

[Windows on Wash]

Welcome to the forums Golden. Good luck with the renovations and you are more than capable. With the right advice and good technique, you can do anything you put your mind to.