CaboRon
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Handyman
Does anyone know of a handyman in the La Paz area.
Some one who is trustworthy and actually will follow thru with work.....
Someone who is not into gladhanding and nickle and dimeing you to death.
Someone who will complete small projects is less than six months.
It would be nice if they spoke a little English but not an absolute requirement.
Someone who is trustworthy and is true to their word.
Someone who knows when to say "I don´t know how to do this, but I can hook you up with someone who does."
And someone above all who understands what real finish work is about.... eg. knows how to prep for painting and does not splash paint over
everything.
Is this asking for too much?
Thanks for your input.
CaboRon
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baja Steve
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Go to the El Moro and ask for Carlos or call. Tell him that Steve from Oregon told you to ask about a handyman. Carlos is a very good friend. If you
talke to him tell him I will see him on Dec. 21st. He will be able to help you
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CaboRon
Does anyone know of a handyman in the La Paz area.
Some one who is trustworthy and actually will follow thru with work.....
Someone who is not into gladhanding and nickle and dimeing you to death.
Someone who will complete small projects is less than six months.
It would be nice if they spoke a little English but not an absolute requirement.
Someone who is trustworthy and is true to their word.
Someone who knows when to say "I don´t know how to do this, but I can hook you up with someone who does."
And someone above all who understands what real finish work is about.... eg. knows how to prep for painting and does not splash paint over
everything.
Is this asking for too much?
Thanks for your input.
CaboRon |
Out of the seven requirements you should call yourself lucky if you find one that fullfills just three.
Been in Loreto for 16 years and haven't found one yet.
But we keep on looking. Who knows, world is full of wonders. Had one of those " handyman " fixing our cistern pump four month ago. Took
the cap of the pump regulator with him to get a part. Haven't seen him since.
Got a guy here today for a total unrelated problem, told him about the pump experience, and lo and behold, he fixed it in half an hour without any
parts.
But still wishing you lots of luck with your future handyman.
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Cervisin
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xmas is coming...
| Quote: | Originally posted by CaboRon
Does anyone know of a handyman in the La Paz area.
Some one who is trustworthy and actually will follow thru with work.....
Someone who is not into gladhanding and nickle and dimeing you to death.
Someone who will complete small projects is less than six months.
It would be nice if they spoke a little English but not an absolute requirement.
Someone who is trustworthy and is true to their word.
Someone who knows when to say "I don´t know how to do this, but I can hook you up with someone who does."
And someone above all who understands what real finish work is about.... eg. knows how to prep for painting and does not splash paint over
everything.
Is this asking for too much?
Thanks for your input.
CaboRon |
..reads to me like a xmas wishlist....
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gnukid
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Here's a kind gift to help you get this done. The sooner you accept that a handyman like this doesn't exist the sooner you will have success getting
the project done, most likely by yourself. Your high expectations are the lead up to you being let down and basically screwed. No worker will say I
dont know how to do x.
Don't accept anyone that walks up looking for work. Don't accept recommendations from neighbors or family members. Use a construccion company, a
professional service will save you thousands of dollars and millions of headaches.
You ask and they say I do everything which of course they don't. Ask if they know how to do x and ask them to explain exactly what they will do, if
they can't describe each and every step and show a list, and a plan, they can't do it. If they cant show you that they have most of the tools needed
that will begin a process of fleecing you for every tool needed, can you imagine the infinite costs of outfitting a handyman with makitas, blades,
tools etc...
For every worker, you engage, start by asking for their identification and home address and phone number and the name of their wife and children. Make
a formal copy including their signature. Make a contract which states daily wages and exact time period of work and give them a copy. Have them
maintain time cards on site. If they don't want to comply that than they are certainly planning to rip you off. Ask them to commit to a schedule for
example every day starts at 7am. If they don't show up once, they are fired. Stick to it.
Never give money in advance. Never give money for supplies, go and get them yourself with the guys and keep the materials in your possession and keep
the receipts.
You need to be on site at all times and working side by side with your worker and pay only at the end of the week for completed work. Do not pay for
meals or for gas or participate in any additional payments because it will begin a sliding slope downward. Don't believe that suddenly their child has
xxxx problem and they need money. Of course it might be true but you don't have money to pay for xxxx problem. If you offer to pay too much you will
ruin your chances of getting the project done. Because after the first few days the worker will feel so rich that they never need to work again and
they wont come back until they spent the money and need more. Pay by the day and let them know if they can't do the work they won't be needed.
Keep everything locked, especially the tools and don't give keys to the workers. Don't allow anyone in the work space who is not a hired help and if
anyone is allowed entry by the workers they should be fired. Do not allow any alcohol on premise.
Why not make a specific list and take them one by one as separate projects. If you can be more specific we could suggest a specific skilled person.
Here people have specific skills, e.g. Project manager, then plumer, plumer's assistant, two separate jobs. Wood cabinet maker, Wood cabinet
installer, wood shavings sweepers, three separate jobs.
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comitan
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Sounds like a good opportunity for Chino.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Here's a kind gift to help you get this done. The sooner you accept that a handyman like this doesn't exist the sooner you will have success getting
the project done, most likely by yourself.
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Now there is some wisdom for you. Sad but very true
So you better get ready for your handyman course
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Al G
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I will give a handy dandy course for free...it will be almost free...will need a lawn chair and a icechest full of Pacificos.
Hands on instruction not available...
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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