Having the right tool for the job is half the battle. Using the wrong tool can turn a 30 minute project into a weekend-long project and create additional costs in replacement parts and having to buy the right tool anyway.
I know these things. So, why is it that when we purchased a new kitchen faucet this weekend I didn't go into the plumbing aisle and pick up the right specialty tool for the job? Why did I listen to that overconfident voice in my head saying, "You've got an ultimate set of tools - you'll be fine."? Why did I fail to listen to years of my own personal experience? Why? Why I ask you? Someone please tell me!
Well, whatever the reason, I didn't get the right tools. Fortunately, it wasn't installing the new faucet but removing the old one that required the specialty wrenches. A small victory, perhaps, but at least I didn't break the new faucet trying to use the wrong tools. It only took two trips to the local hardware store for the right wrench and new supply hoses. But, my two-hour project could (and should) have been a 30-minute job.
Do yourselves a favor people, get the right tool on the first trip.
I know these things. So, why is it that when we purchased a new kitchen faucet this weekend I didn't go into the plumbing aisle and pick up the right specialty tool for the job? Why did I listen to that overconfident voice in my head saying, "You've got an ultimate set of tools - you'll be fine."? Why did I fail to listen to years of my own personal experience? Why? Why I ask you? Someone please tell me!Well, whatever the reason, I didn't get the right tools. Fortunately, it wasn't installing the new faucet but removing the old one that required the specialty wrenches. A small victory, perhaps, but at least I didn't break the new faucet trying to use the wrong tools. It only took two trips to the local hardware store for the right wrench and new supply hoses. But, my two-hour project could (and should) have been a 30-minute job.
Do yourselves a favor people, get the right tool on the first trip.
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