what do you outsource?

[SueC]

I left 2 iron-shaped marks on our master bedroom carpet. I kept trying to get them out with various carpet cleaners until my dh pointed out to me they were EXACTLY the same shape as the iron. I guess I have dropped the iron a couple of times while ironing... I'm a tad on the clumsy side.

[DCJenn]

I outsource the cleaning, most plumbing and electrical repairs. The Homeowners Association is responsible for exterior maintenance and landscaping. (this is why I love living in a co-op!)

I iron my clothes but Rick says I don't iron his uniforms correctly (the creases have to be 'just right' thanks to his enlisted days) and we send his dress pants and shirts to the dry cleaners.

Jenn

[BonBon]

We don't outsource much because I am so freakin' picky and perfectionist . We canned the housecleaners a few months back(RIGHT before the morning sickness started - BAD timing) after they etched my marble countertop. They sucked anyway...we have FIVE pets, how hard can it be to remember to vacuum the furniture?! (obviously I'm still carrying a grudge about my counters )

I have to do the painting myself because I am tired of missed spots and dribbles for $25/hr.

Thanks to Nellie's suggestion a few years back(REALLY, THANK YOU!!!!) I now take DH's shirts to the cleaners. It's super cheap and worth EVERY penny. I *hate* ironing. Also outsource the hair, DH won't even let me cut DS's hair anymore.

Thanks to Nellie's suggestion a few years back(REALLY, THANK YOU!!!!) I now take DH's shirts to the cleaners.

That is how I feel about you and the Magic Eraser. You saved us gobs of time and money before selling our house.