Recent content by Antz2015

Thank you for your replies. Are there any other trades that you think someone with a physical disability may find easier to do?

I did mention heavy objects to the construction company in the interview and one of the interviewers said "he won't be giving me heavy things to lift"

My definition of heavy is carrying anything more than 24 Kg in both arms as used to lift 24 Kg weights at the gym

Hi All, I am 28 years old and I have a physical disability which affects my legs which makes carrying heavy objects an issue and going up and down the stairs with heavy objects an issue also. I currently work in mental health at the moment. I enjoy it but I want a change in career preferably...

chirpychippy what college did you go 2? I am looking at colleges right now?

I don't want to start up my own business, I would happily work for somebody else as long as I am doing what I am passionate about I don't mind. What I want is to learn something that gives me great self-worth job satisfaction. I currently work full time in mental health but willing to find a...

Hi all I am wondering is anybody willing to take me on in the following trades plumbing, painting or decorating or carpentry? I am 28 years old I ain't looking to do any work if you dont want me to but I am asking if it would be possible for somebody to take me on to shadow them and watch what...

I am from south London. The helping with plumbing in washing machine,s putting up wardrobes, flat pack furniture, decorating i can do Thanks all for the information cause I am going to use it all. I am looking at college courses on weekends to brush up on DIY skills and thinking to turn my flat...

My door handle is a rose leave door handle. The issues is the latch keeps getting stuck when I open the door what steps can i take to fix? I ave used cooking oil to fix the issue but no luck.

Hi all, I ave considered a apprenticeship but I am two old to become a apprentice, I am 28 years old. I am looking at colleges to be able to study multiple trades but not sure yet. I know i need experience within the trades i want to learn such as plumbing, tiling and a few others which is why I...

Everybody are you saying I should start off with gardening I suffer from heyfever so would be a bad idea is i get it so bad i vomit, What about painting and decorating and basic plumbing as i know i can do that. I am looking at college courses to further enhance my skills.

Hi All, I need advise I want to change careers as I have developed a strong passion and interest in DIY. I am keen to learn more about DIY and increase my skills so far I can paint walls, skirting boards, put up shelves, hang pictures, cut grass, change handles on doors as well as know how to...

Hi All, I need advise I want to change careers as I have developed a strong passion and interest in DIY. I am keen to learn more about DIY and increase my skills so far I can paint walls, skirting boards, put up shelves, hang pictures, cut grass, change handles on doors as well as know how to...

Hi All, My sink tap keeps moving so I tried to tighten it with wrench but i was not able to get the wrench round the nut as the sinks been placed in a awkward position. I tried a adjustable basin wrench it was able to reach the nut but the nut was to big for the adjustable basin wrench. I...