Apart from this forum, where else do you go for DIY advice?

hdotk · 05-10-2019, 07:04 AM

I’m about to start large project renovating our home. The lion’s share will be done by our builder but I am curious to know my own personal limits when it comes to DIY.

Since we moved in I’ve managed to fit bespoke shelves, plumb a dishwasher, fit a bespoke mounting frame for a baby gate, re-pin floorboards and more.

I’m leaving anything structural, electrical or gas related well alone, but so far my next tasks are to rehang two doors, a wooden gate in the garden and the other in the house.

I was hoping to get others take on their DIY journey.

Apart from this Forum, what other sites or resources have you used to get help or advice?

Yapakanichi · 05-10-2019, 07:17 AM

I stick to the forums honestly. It's where people with passion go to in order to discuss issues.

eatsleepboost · 05-10-2019, 07:45 AM

I go straight to YouTube. Have been able to do many projects that I wouldn't have dared even trying using YouTube.

Clark_Kent · 05-10-2019, 07:47 AM

YouTube for sure and random forums that come up from a Google search.

DETRoadster · 05-10-2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

I go straight to YouTube. Have been able to do many projects that I wouldn't have dared even trying using YouTube.

Same here. I'm a visual learner so I like to watch someone do something. Also, you can get a better idea for whether the person seems legit and knowledgeable or is just some hack.

CTinline-six · 05-10-2019, 11:21 AM

Google.

King Rudi · 05-10-2019, 12:47 PM

girlswithdadproblems.com

Grumpy Old Man · 05-10-2019, 12:58 PM

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Apart+from+this...+DIY+advice%3F

Reborn_ · 05-10-2019, 01:17 PM

garagejournal and google for home improvement/maintenance stuff.

dreamingat30fps · 05-10-2019, 02:16 PM

I don't have any experience with home DIY however for car stuff and rv stuff I've found facebook groups to be the best. Shit I don't even go to car forums anymore and only come here to talk shit.

JsL · 05-10-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

I don't have any experience with home DIY however for car stuff and rv stuff I've found facebook groups to be the best. Shit I don't even go to car forums anymore and only come here to talk shit.

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The Libertine · 05-11-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

I go straight to YouTube. Have been able to do many projects that I wouldn't have dared even trying using YouTube.

YouTube is a surprising great resource.

2000cs · 05-11-2019, 03:32 PM

Garage Journal https://www.garagejournal.com/ has great construction advice and a good bunch of folks. And some cool stuff and ideas.

overcoil · 05-11-2019, 04:11 PM

I’ve been moving away from the internet and YouTube for info

Been reading books and community colleges have really cool programs to learn stuff.

Internet is squirrelly.

UncleWede · 05-13-2019, 09:57 AM

TaraTV with our own bimmette

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hdotk Registered 2 Rep 0 Posts Drives: hyundai coupe siii Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: london iTrader: (0)	Apart from this forum, where else do you go for DIY advice? I’m about to start large project renovating our home. The lion’s share will be done by our builder but I am curious to know my own personal limits when it comes to DIY. Since we moved in I’ve managed to fit bespoke shelves, plumb a dishwasher, fit a bespoke mounting frame for a baby gate, re-pin floorboards and more. I’m leaving anything structural, electrical or gas related well alone, but so far my next tasks are to rehang two doors, a wooden gate in the garden and the other in the house. I was hoping to get others take on their DIY journey. Apart from this Forum, what other sites or resources have you used to get help or advice?
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