Recently, in a land called "Lancaster" there was an Old Man (OM) who fancied himself a handy chap. He was always busy with all different kinds of projects. Depending on when and where you encountered him, he may have been trying his hand at being a carpenter, a mason, an electrician, a landscaper, a painter, and even a software developer.
In spite of all the things this OM attempted, there was one task that the mere thought of brought a crippling paralysis to his normal "I can do that!" attitude. What task could possibly cause so much fear for the OM? As is the case in many stories like this one, the fear of this particular task probably existed more because of something in the OM's mind than it did because of the task itself. For this OM, that task was the one of drywall finishing. It's something he has just never done. He has encountered gypsum fairies that seem to be able to flit in and out of a room and have what appears to be perfectly finished walls in no time flat, but he is certain he can't replicate their skills and speed.
While looking at the drywall he hung, and contemplating what the finished drywall would look like after his amateur attempts, in swooped Super Lady to save the day!
"You know what OM?" said Super Lady, "you worked so hard on all of this, and you did it all while supporting and being with your family, working a full time job, AND finishing up your bachelor's degree as an adult, I think you deserve a reward."
With that introduction, she concluded with "Why don't we just hire someone to finish the drywall?"
The day is saved! The OM no longer needs to fear that he will completely wreck the job with poor finishing. Now all he has to do is find a drywall finisher in the Lancaster PA area who does nice work, and is willing to finish this drywall, hung by an amateur:
"You know what OM?" said Super Lady, "you worked so hard on all of this, and you did it all while supporting and being with your family, working a full time job, AND finishing up your bachelor's degree as an adult, I think you deserve a reward."
With that introduction, she concluded with "Why don't we just hire someone to finish the drywall?"
The day is saved! The OM no longer needs to fear that he will completely wreck the job with poor finishing. Now all he has to do is find a drywall finisher in the Lancaster PA area who does nice work, and is willing to finish this drywall, hung by an amateur:
All of the "stuff" (Outlets, switches, lights, etc.) will be removed to make finishing easier for the person doing the work, whoever that ends up being!
P.S. If you liked my little story, and happen to know any drywall finishers in the Lancaster PA Area (or if you happen to be one!) reach out to me via any of the methods on my contacts page - I'm looking to have estimates in hand and someone selected for the job in fairly short order!
P.S. If you liked my little story, and happen to know any drywall finishers in the Lancaster PA Area (or if you happen to be one!) reach out to me via any of the methods on my contacts page - I'm looking to have estimates in hand and someone selected for the job in fairly short order!
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