[rwest]

You need to learn how to say NO!! I got sick of being taken advantage of by "friends" years ago. I had a roofing project of my own and tried to call in a favor from a guy I helped a ton of times, after several unreturned calls, I left a message that I really needed help getting the shingle dumpster loaded before Monday and if he didn't show up, we were done, guy didn't show, but about a year later called all apologetic and wanted to be friends again and surprise, he needed a favor- nope.

Now, I barter up front and let them do something unskilled for me in exchange for my help- I had one guy rake my yard because winter was coming fast and I helped him with a bathroom remodel. After awhile, you only help people that pay you back. I have about three different guys who we trade help with. Other people I just tell them that I would love to help, but I'm up to my eyeballs with my own stuff.

Buy a new tool, you'll feel better.