DIY

I’m not a natural when it comes to home DIY. So I marvel—and get a little jealous—at how easy it comes to others.

For the past 2 months, we’ve had a few broken items in our kitchen and bathroom. I was unable to find a convenient time with the handyman, so I tried to ignore the issues.

But miraculous things happen when you have guests visiting in a few days.

I unboxed replacement items, read manuals, pulled out dusty screwdrivers, and swallowed imaginary patience pills.

I didn’t get close to fixing everything, but I made a start.

Sometimes, even if we think we’re out of our depth, all we need to do is pull out the manual, take a deep breath, and give it a go. What’s the worst that can happen?