I have used all those tactics and a variation of tactic C.
Do the usual banging and crashing in the shed, then come in put the kettle on, ask if he wants a coffee and casually ask where he would like the "whatever it is I want built" putting in the garden. Usually the task is taken out of my hands

, he must figure its easier to do the job himself that have to look at something Ive done forever.
Must admit though, after 37 years hes getting wise to my ways.
