Tommy Tapper, “Bodger To The Stars” provides insights into DIY.
If it can be fixed he won’t be able to do it
His manual, “Let’s Not Worry The Taxman On This Job “ is an acknowledged masterclass in the no-nonsense, no worries, no skill approach to DIY.
Here are some of his trade secrets for Painting.
1. What is the primary purpose of Painting? To express a quiet and ongoing admiration for Magnolia.
2. What is Paint made off? Painty stuff.
3. How is Paint applied? Usually poorly – in a word – slapdash.
4. Normal Paint problems? Being collared by a Jehovah’s Witness whilst painting your front door – offer a life saving blood transfusion for one of their kids at some indeterminate time in the future. They will be off quicker than saying, “We are in the area and wondered if you would be interested in…….”
5. How lazy married men use Painting to their advantage? Just say, “It’ll only take 10 minutes to slap it on.” You will be spared any further involvement – guaranteed
Things to consider before you Paint;
i) You cannot paint using a hammer – use a paint brush, roller or the Afro sported by your neighbour’s son in tribute to Blaxploitation movies – ask him first though.
ii) The wobbliness of the step-ladder you bought from B and Q, “‘cos it was going cheap,” but was only used as a climbing frame by mice during the great rodent infestation of ’94.
iii) Because of ii) The journey time to your local Accident and Emergency unit.
iv) Licking the skirting board does not constitute a rub down.
iv) Do not drink paint however attractive the pastel shades are to your mind’s eye – if you do see iii) above.
vi) Enjoy the phrase “Dado Rail” before haphazardly applying Gloss.
vii) Think of songs that could have the word Emulsion included in the title.
Tommy – The Happy Slapper
