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Old 02-15-2022, 01:02 PM
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Of the agreements the wife and I negotiated before I agreed to move to TV was I don't do Honey Do's home improvements. Mow the yard or power wash the house. I can do the work but arthritis slaps me upside the head and tells me I'm an idiot. I came here to play and have a good time. We are fortunate that we can afford to pay someone to do it, and it helps the local economy.
One thing that always runs through my mind is "How much is my time worth?" Something like these LED's, it's a no-brainer to do it myself. I have the skill set, it's minimal time, it gives me the feeling of accomplishment, and I saved $500 that I could use for something else. Same thing with painting even though it's mind-numbingly boring.

There are things I'll gladly let someone else do, like digging out and replacing bushes or any work that is higher than a 6 foot ladder.