Laura007 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 came home yesterday to a stripped downstairs loo. i wasnt expecting it and it was a bit of shock. now its all systems go and i am being banished from the area. i can see it all turning into a nightmare..................................................! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 sounds like fun! Do you get a say in what happens? What are the plans?! [ok, so I'm nosey! ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 i do get a say, but at the moment, paul is battling to get at some pipes that have been boxed in. paul wanted a light beige or creamy colour and i want a bit of colour. lilac or blue would be nice. we tried some colours on the walls but they have dried very dodgy a funny light brown and a very odd looking sandy colour. the blues and lilac look good so its just a toss up which way to go. a new cloakroom sink is needed and a new bog with a whole load of pipes being boxed into give it a better finish. im oat work all next weekend so i can see it being done then when i am not there to give advise on how it SHOULD be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I heard on the news the other day, there is an alternative to DIY called GSI!!! GET SOMEONE IN Much easier as i'm appauling at DIY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I always GSI His name is (& Paul) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 I heard on the news the other day, there is an alternative to DIY called GSI!!! GET SOMEONE IN i like that alot!!! paul used to be a cabinet maker, so he is ok at all the woodwork stuff, but he need some inspiration when it comes to colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sounds like a big job (pardon the pun! ) Go for the brighter colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sounds like a big job (pardon the pun! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I heard on the news the other day, there is an alternative to DIY called GSI!!! GET SOMEONE IN Much easier as i'm appauling at DIY! After spending the last fortnight slapping on paint, tiling random bits of wall, putting down lino and all the other nightmarish bits of DIY that we've ignored over the last 7 years in this house, I can safely say that when we move to the new house, we will absolutely be practising GSI'ers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I've done so much DIY in the last month that I would love to GSI. May be I'll treat myself and get someone to fit the gates across my drive.....running out of enneeerrrrgggggyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Don't get me wrong, I really don't mind painting walls and general redecoration, its just anything that requires tools. Bit clumsy you see . OH runs a mile when I get the drill out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re DIY Overheard youngest on phone yesterday explaining to a friend why he wouldn't be going out in the afternoon. "Am helping me dad with some wallpapering...which means me doing the job and him standing behind me ....shouting" I fell about laughing....as this was such an accurate assessment. Out of the mouths of babes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 OH STILL hasn't put edging round the study from 1-2 years ago.... or finished the electric fence from last May..... or finished the blinds/edging in the dining room. I need a "Paul" to finish it, OH is not a DIYer, and neither am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Brian is a fantastic DIY'er, in fact he renovated the cottage when we bought it (2 up,2 down,not electricity,gas,water or loo & not lived in for 20 years!) & has done 2 very big extensions too However,he is so busy at work that he is only getting 1 day off a week, & is so tired that he spends most of it zonked out in frount of the T.V I have all these niggly little jobs that need doing around the house, but they never seem to get done Whats worse still is that he is so handy that our families & some friends tend to expect him to be able to "just pop over & give us a hand" all the time, & he is such a nice man (& a pushover) that he cannot say no Laura, my downstairs loo is a gorgeous light,bright aqua blue. It looks lovely.....really clean & fresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 i like the sound of aqua blue, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sounds divine Laura, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
