Growing up pops did everything himself. A new project was an excuse to buy new tools and put me and my friends to work haha. It pains him now hes older and actually has to hire people for some stuff.
Seems that's a lost concept on a lot of adults these days or maybe we are cheap!
My dad does has pretty much always done the same. Downside is he's not a pro but knows what he's doing so he does the job right. Therefore the projects often take many months to complete.
Too much half ass / clueless contract work out there.
Too bad everyslurper is only lurking here these days.
He'd tell us how DIYers all suck and that we need to pay $30,000 for a bathroom remodel.