That's why I don't have many friends cause I'm "useless", lol. Just kidding, I don't like this whole idea of getting friends involved when doing project around house. I'd ask for advice, but things could turn sour very quick. I totally get how you feel, if you say no, they would be upset, but if you give them a price that doesn't satisfy them, they'd be upset too, either way, it's lose lose situation.