Would you find video calling an expert on your DIY problem helpful?

2 years ago

Since Covid, I have been doing a lot more DIY in the house, and have scrolled through a lot of Youtube videos. There have been times when I could not find something specific, and did not want to pay £100 to get someone out to show me / do it for me, especially with the heightened risk of Covid, and I wish I could speak to an expert and show them my specific task and ask their advice.

Is this a common problem? Does anyone else feel that they cannot always find exactly what they need on YouTube to solve their problem, and would you find it help being able to spend 15-30 mins on a video call with an expert to talk you through your specific problem?

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