HELP I've just started this job and I don't have the skills

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Clippy replied

3 December 2007, 17:15
Originally posted by PRC1964 View Post

Is it Milan? If so has he kept the chapter on how to wire up your telly?

Don't knock him - his microwave can now pickup Channel 5 and his toaster is tuned into Radio 1.

Genius.
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PRC1964 replied

3 December 2007, 16:58
Originally posted by TonyEnglish View Post

I know somebody who obviously has a dummies guide to building. Perhaps that will be a good starting point. I don't think he ever used it. Hopefully it will have lots of pictures in it to help you along.

Is it Milan? If so has he kept the chapter on how to wire up your telly?
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sasguru replied

3 December 2007, 16:58
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Just started a new contract and the work involves doing up somone's kitchen, however I've never done any building work in my life. I started today by plasting over the wallpaper. Is there any books I can read to get up to speed with this building lark?

Top Viz Tip No 387:

Too stupid to do a job? Simply replace yourself with someone with an iota of intelligence.
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Bagpuss replied

3 December 2007, 16:55
Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post

Dunno, I'm just the grammar and spelling pedant. I rarely have any useful advice to offer.

Do you imagine most builders have good grammar then?

I give up
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DiscoStu replied

3 December 2007, 16:52
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Well, Is there any books?

Dunno, I'm just the grammar and spelling pedant. I rarely have any useful advice to offer.
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BoredBloke replied

3 December 2007, 16:51
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Just started a new contract and the work involves doing up somone's kitchen, however I've never done any building work in my life. I started today by plasting over the wallpaper. Is there any books I can read to get up to speed with this building lark?

I know somebody who obviously has a dummies guide to building. Perhaps that will be a good starting point. I don't think he ever used it. Hopefully it will have lots of pictures in it to help you along.
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Bagpuss replied

3 December 2007, 16:48
Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

It probably contains too many large words for you.

Are you trying to discombobulate
me?

Note to self: remember some geeks take everything literally

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Clippy replied

3 December 2007, 16:46
Or call Tommy Walsh or DIY SOS or Trinny & Susannah.
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SueEllen replied

3 December 2007, 16:44
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Well, Is there any books?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastering-J...6700015&sr=1-1

It probably contains too many large words for you.
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Bagpuss replied

3 December 2007, 16:42
Originally posted by DiscoStu View Post

plastering

Are

HTH

Well, Is there any books?
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DiscoStu replied

3 December 2007, 16:38
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Just started a new contract and the work involves doing up somone's kitchen, however I've never done any building work in my life. I started today by plasting over the wallpaper. Is there any books I can read to get up to speed with this building lark?

plastering

Are

HTH
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Dow Jones replied

3 December 2007, 16:35
Nice try

Why don't you become an IT contractor instead?
Lots of ex-builders have managed it (some even post here)
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SueEllen replied

3 December 2007, 16:29
Play nicely.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planning-Fit...6699136&sr=8-1
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Money Money Money replied

3 December 2007, 16:29
Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

Just started a new contract and the work involves doing up somone's kitchen, however I've never done any building work in my life. I started today by plasting over the wallpaper. Is there any books I can read to get up to speed with this building lark?

Just put in a sloping floor and it will take their attention away from the wallpaper!

HTH
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3 December 2007, 16:27
HELP I've just started this job and I don't have the skills

Just started a new contract and the work involves doing up somone's kitchen, however I've never done any building work in my life. I started today by plasting over the wallpaper. Is there any books I can read to get up to speed with this building lark?
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