Hello from DIY'er learning fast

[Dan232]

Hello peeps,

 

Owner (mortgaged to the eyeballs) of a 70s link detached house in North wales.

 

House seemed perfect on viewing but constantly finding issues.

 

Im starting to build up quite the tool collection, I just lack the experience and expertise to use them well. 

 

Always ready to get the experts in when needed but hate the thought of getting someone to do something I could learn to do myself with a little effort.

 

So far I've fitted 2 toilet door locks (mortice) and I now have even more respect for carpenters and fitters but I give me 3+ hours and I can it myself now!

 

As much as I enjoy a bit of DIY, ultimately cash is a major factor in why I'll be doing as much as possible myself. 

 

I hope to find a happy home in this forum. 

 

See you online

Dan

[SteamyTea]

Welcome.

When I bought my first place, the first room I worked on cost a fortune, mainly from buying tools and other kit.

The next room cost a lot less, third even less.

Called a convergent series in mathematics.

 

An infinite number of mathematicians (thinking of you @Garald) went into a bar.

The first one bought a pint if beer, the second one half a pint, third one a quarter pint, the fourth one an eighth of a pint.

The barman pulled two pints and said 'you lot need to learn your limits'.

 

Just get on and do things in an intuitive manner, learn from mistakes, and lost fingernails, but if you get really stuck, ask and get 20 right answers.

[Budd]

Welcome! I'm sure you'll do just fine ,we've all got the ability to learn, there's so much more help with this internet and tools for specific jobs are so much cheaper 👍

 

all the best!