I am willing to take on big remodeling projects on my own in order to save money.
I’m also very picky about how I want things done.
It’s important to me that good quality materials and practices are used. I recently tackled a rather large home improvement job. I gutted my bathroom and laundry room, tearing out walls, ceilings and floors for the sake of insulating and replacing plumbing pipes. The project was way more involved than I anticipated. Standing on a ladder, attempting to hold drywall in place over my head while using the power drill was a mistake. I knew that it was causing me pain, but I didn’t quit. I ended up tearing my trapezius muscle quite badly. For three weeks, I was able to do nothing but lay on the couch. Walking and standing were horribly painful. I couldn’t make it up the stairs to my bedroom. I couldn’t even manage to shower, comb my hair, brush my teeth or dress myself. I also couldn’t workout. I make a point to exercise every single day for approximately an hour. Keeping myself in peak physical condition is a priority. I work hard to maintain my strength, flexibility, stamina and weight. Being fit, I definitely feel that I can push my body to the limits. I overdid and paid the price. It was so discouraging to be unable to lift weights, jump rope or go for a run. After three weeks, I was finally capable of riding the stationary bike. However, I needed to pedal slowly and with no resistance whatsoever. It’s now been three months since my injury. I am so thankful to be back to regular workouts. I am not yet 100% and still need to be careful.