What really stood out to me is how you described learning by necessity. Many of us grew up in homes where nobody was handy, so the idea of fixing things feels intimidating. But once you start doing small tasks yourself, you realize that the process teaches you more about who you are than the result itself. I love how you said the house became your home because your effort is in the walls. That’s something money can’t buy.
One of the things I wish more women would do, is learn how to do some of the odd jobs, rather than relying on others. It would give them far more confidence in other parts of life too. Paying for something is on thing, being able to do it yourself is ownership.