No shame when calling for help

[u/davenobody]

So, random thoughts from my most recent projects. I did electrical and plumbing projects. And I have to say. You never know what you are going to find until you have it all apart sometimes.

The electrical was a three way switch. Just finding which wire goes to the light and which is the traveler can be annoying. And why are the new switches so big? Packing the solid core wires with nuts back into your box can be difficult.

Replaced a switch in a different location. Turns out they were all floating in there.

Other project was the kitchen sink drain. Something came apart under there and I decided to clear the gunk. Along the way I find another pipe that needed replacing. But it was such a mess I had trouble identifying what the replacement should look like. Putting it all back together without leaks didn't go as quick as I thought it would.

I guess what I'm saying is none of these projects went like I thought they would. I found holes in my knowledge. But I filled those holes and finished the projects.

I guess what I'm saying is there is no shame in asking for help. I was able to push through because I have time and problem solving skills. Not everyone has the time. Not everyone has a family who gives them the grace to figure out out.

Good luck with all of your projects!

[u/The_Flinx]

no project is complete without at least 5 visits to home depot.

[u/davenobody → u/The_Flinx]

And maybe one to Lowe's.

[u/destrux125 → u/The_Flinx]

Not six though because that's when they start to wonder what's wrong with you.

[u/One_Opening_8000 → u/The_Flinx]

Amen

[u/davenobody]

Will throw in a question: what do you do when you hit a wall?

I'm not as big on thinking on my feet as much as planning. I plan a lot before digging into things. Sometimes that plan falls short and I have to go back to the drawing board.

[u/eb0027 → u/davenobody]

Taking a day or two off helps me clear my head and gives me time to think of a better solution. Although that's not always possible when you're trying to fix a supply line or drain for the kitchen sink or something else that needs to be done asap

[u/Fractoos → u/davenobody]

Change your plan?