A daily paper was asking the question, so what do you think?

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The ability to hunt out the best breakfast or burger van in a 3 mile radius

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Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one?

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If at first you don't succeed, ask UHM in your hour of need!

Thats a must
Or a friendly hostelry

For me it is one that turns up on time and does a good job at the agreed price

I have had lots of trouble in the past with tradesmen not even turning up for the initial quote

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DIY | Donnas dream house

Chez,

We live in a handyman black spot too. If we phone them up they never even turn up. I'd love to know a good handyman that can be trusted to come when asked and do a good job. My neighbours use people from miles away.

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Plenty of bum crack when bending over for the ladies of the house

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Punctuality, civility, working within ones comfort zone, sticking to the agreed price.

Many times I have told clients that the job is beyond my capabilities and the reaction has always been "thanks for being so honest" and nine times out of ten I get other work from them. I still have a vertical learning curve after 5 years and do work to my limits, but I know when I'd be pushing my luck - I'd rather lose the job than mess it up.

Quotes are a minefield and everyone comes unstuck at some stage but you just have to bite the bullet and stick to price. The only exception being if something nasty turns up - knackered plasterwork after you've stripped it, in which case its a site meeting and agree extra to fix rather than just adding it on at the end and antagonising the client. Same thing with the "while you're here's" - agree a price at the time. I may be undercharging, but I'd always prefer two jobs at £150 than one at £250

Basically, treat your punters right and you'll be right

turn up on time, be polite, honest and professional.

detailed, written quotes that you stick to. anything extra that comes up, discuss with customer as early as possible.

Obviously, do a good job.

Clean up after yourself.

and don't search through the customers knicker drawer when she is out

And if you use the facilities, dont forget to flush and brush

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Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one?

Owen in complete agreement apart from the last bit

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