I have a love-hate relationship with DIY, depending on how well I can execute a project. It’s fun to start something new but finishing and getting good results is rarely easy.
My gosh, you saved a lot by doing it yourself, that’s great! There is some special sort of satisfaction when you repair something yourself and save money.
Absolutely.
I have taken up DIY only at middle age. I never used to start any DIY projects in my youth except for once. It motivates a great deal when the alternative is to fork over tons of cash.
Back when I was a student about 25 years ago, I had accidentally broken the wall of a cabinet in my room. There was a 10 cm wide hole in it. I didn't feel like paying for it so I bought a metal wire mesh, wood filler and paint. I spent a weekend filling the hole and painting over it.
The result was good enough to pass inspection when I left. The management company guy looked at the wall and I can't be sure whether he suspected anything. But he never said anything. There is tremendous satisfaction in that.
When there is a deposit in line, you do what you gotta do 😂