to want the house decorated in 2 weeks not 2 years or even longer.

[DollyPS]

Is it unreasonable to want the house done well its really the downstairs in 2 weeks not when he actually feels like it.

I have now told him not doing it I will get someone in that can and he took the bloody hump. I got we cant afford it and I will do it. Oh right you'll start again you mean in 2 years time mmmm.

What was he expecting oh poor dear not on your nelly as he can be a right lazy git if not told what needs doing. He is a man after all and does not do hints so it direct with him all the wsy and now my house is half done and its pissing me off.

Off to find the yellow pages.

I would just do it yourself or at least start it will guilt him into helping.

Why don't you do it yourself? I do

cant paper or paint for toffee I,m afaird and he did say he would do it, but now he has started 2 walls and nothing else in the past 2 weeks.

If you can find a painter available within the next two weeks, you will almost certainly have found yourself a crap painter.

Do it yourself. I'm doing my downstairs loo today and I love decorating.

DH wouldn't have a clue, he's never done any DIY in his life.

Learn how to decorate. Starting with painting the downstairs. It has to be a far, far better alternative to dependence on a lazy bastard.

I am living in a house that 5 years ago we told ourselves we would have finished decorating in 6 months . We WILL do it, but sometimes life gets in the way and it's hard to summon the energy. I always mean to do stuff, but then the kids take up time and it's really hard - I would be mortified if my DH called me a "lazy git" for not doing it though .

You could do it? Painting isn't hard and what's the worse that will happen? You'll need to repaint. No big deal. Get the materials in and maybe that'll get your other half moving. He'll might step in if you attempt and tell you that's not how to do it, then hey presto he does it himself.

This is why I learned to do all the decorating in the house myself. You are the one that wants it done, so in his eyes HE is doing you a favour, and as such it is up to him when he gets round to it. Painting is really easy, and wallpaper isn't too bad- get a book from the library and follow the instructions. You will have your house decorated and the sense of satisfaction that you did it yourself.

I listened for years to my mum nagging my dad to get things done, and I hated it, hence the reason why I do it if I want it done. Sometimes (often) DH even comes along and helps, and we have a laugh at the same time.

I did the bathroom floor a while ago and now everytime I go in there I have this feeling of pride (pathetic lol).

I'm never sure why men are assumed to be any good at DIY anyway. I'd far rather keep dp well away from the chaos he could wreak and either pay for a job to be done professionally (I'm not confident with electricity) or do it myself.

I am 6 months pregnant and am desperately painting various rooms in the evening (totally redeveloped our house) to get them ready for babe. DH helps when he can but he has a hugely hectic job so often doesn't get in till late,

It really isn't hard! If you are really overwhelmed get the Reader's Digest DIY manual, it is very soothing. As others have said there is a great sense of pride in getting things done yourself.

I've painted all the rooms in our house. DH never sees the point of painting a room , so its always me. I hate doing it, but I'm always glad I did.

Another vote for doing it yourself if you want it done and wanting him to get it done in two weeks is a bit OTT too. Doing DIY properly takes time esp if you are not a professional.

Have a go at decorating yourself, admit it you know that your dh is probably never going to do it. Start with a small room so that it does not feel so overwhelming and it will help build up your confidence.

If it really really bothers you that much then DIY !!!!!

I am married to a painter and decorator and therefore I am NOT ALLOWED to 'do it myself' over the years I have learnt to accept that it will take time (sometimes a very long time) but it will be done immaculately.

I would enjoy and take pride in having a go - what's the worst that can happen ?

Do it!

I do the decorating in our house. DH hates it, so do I but I want it done more than him!
He will help out if it is a big job. After last time we decided that we will pay someone though!

So, why can't you do it?

Ok I will try and give it a go eekkk!!!!, but your right it is me that wants it done and he does see it as a favour.

I have the paint here already so off I go what is the worst I can do.

We don't have the money to hire someone in to do our DIY/redecorating. But with DH working full time, we have to fit it in as we can, financially and timewise. So it's taking awhile. But that's life.

ok - try this, it works, I promise.

Get a (male) friend to call your house and make sure that your dp answers.

Get him to say that he is a decorator and when would be convenient for him to come around and do a quote/start work.

My friend did this and it worked a treat - was just the manipulation motivation her dh needed

If you need any tips, post again. Sounds like there's a lot of expertise/experience on this thread!