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  • DYI with a serial home renovator: Embrace the limits

    Twila Tate, The Times|Jul 31, 2025

    Projects are a lot like a new relationship: a rush of excitement and anticipation followed by a period of reflection or reassessment. Depending on the project's scope, the resulting emotional roller coaster can seem overwhelming. Creating an individual approach to a project can make it easier to manage successfully. List-making is a great way to prioritize what you want to accomplish from start to finish. For a DIY project, create a list of tasks that you feel comfortable doing on your own and...

  • DYI with a serial home renovator:

    Twila Tate, The Times|Jul 24, 2025

    My journey in renovation began 35 years ago when I pulled the trigger on our first project. I was impatient, inexperienced, and (over) confident that I could handle tools. My husband Greg had no interest in any of it and didn't share my confidence. What began as a bathroom renovation escalated into a complete house remodel. That first experience tested our relationship, finances, and sanity. We made it through and enjoyed the results. We learned how to make decisions quickly, research ways to...

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