IL and frugal one, I too am in the "if I can afford it, I'll hire it out to be done." Last week our shed was painted in 3 hours by two painters!!!! I drank coffee and sat on the porch with my friend!!! It's hard to get the husband on board sometimes. But, what a great feeling to have that job DONE! Also had a tree trimmed. And we're getting new windows and storm doors.