WWYD?

jen812 · January 2011

For the next project in our house, we are planning on tiling the kitchen, foyer & probably 1/2 bath. After talking with FIL, we decided that DH & FIL would DIY. My DH is NOT the handiest guy in the world, but under the direction of his father, I think they could do it. We found the tile that we want & were waiting on our tax returns to start the project.

I spoke with FIL yesterday & he told me that he wasn't comfortable doing the tile himself (he's afraid of messing it up). He offered instead to pay for the labor & we would pay for the tile.

Would you take his money or keep saving to pay for the entire project yourself?

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roses12985 · January 2011

We never ask either set of parents for money, but we will take it if it's offered. We're broke and just starting off, and our parents are well established. If they want to give a hand, I see no problem accepting.

jen812 · January 2011

The other thing I didn't mention in OP, is that they helped us out A LOT with a down payment and when we first moved in (painting & other immediate repairs). We've never asked them for money when they offered. I don't want them to think we're taking advantage.

jennifer80808 · January 2011

Honestly, I'd take the money and do something really nice for them as a big thank you for everything they've done. My H's family doesn't ever offer or do anything for us. In fact, his mom showed up to the baby shower with out a gift! My mom on the other hand does everything she can for us, not because we need it, but because she enjoys doing things for us. She gets upset when we try to turn it down, so we've learned just to accept it and show our appreciation.

Ryan and Lance · January 2011

If they offerred it, and they won't give you a gard time later about it (which it sounds like they won't), then I say go for it!

HappyMrsK · January 2011

jennifer80808:
Honestly, I'd take the money and do something really nice for them as a big thank you for everything they've done.

This!

diamondgrrl5 · January 2011

If FIL is admiting that it is too much for him and you know H isn't very handy I would take their offer. Treat them to something nice for dinner or something else they would appreciate as a thank you. The last thing you want is to come home every day to a tile job done wrong or any house project for that matter.

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