Hello from a DIYer

[TinTin]

Hello, everyone.

 

To introduce myself, I've been DIYing since I helped my father some 50 years ago.  Over the years I've turned my hand to most house DIY/improvement tasks.

 

Having effectively had to take ill-health early retirement from work (over the years an engineering manager and a specialist number-cruncher), I'm on a long-term project to renovate a 1930s semi that has been neglected for over 20 years. The project is probably more occupational therapy than hobby or money-saving venture.

 

I've just about finished the grounds (limestone slab patios, front drive/garden in York stone cut slabs, close board fencing, garden walls, glass balcony railings, bespoke oak summer house from reclaimed materials etc), replaced skirting boards after getting a wood floor fitted (I've done one myself before but got a friend to do this one), and revamped/replaced much of the heating system beyond the boiler and immersion tank.  I'm now turning my attention to a possible porch, kitchen revamp, bathroom revamp/replacement and general room redecorations.

 

So far I've managed with my own research, skill development and experience. Times have moved on though and I think it's about time that I started to look for support and advice on some of the things I have coming up.  I look forward to that and hope that in due course of time I'll be able o give back as much as I get. 

 

 

Edited October 31, 2021 by TinTin