This blog is called Easy DIY because I cannot do hard DIY.
I am not a tradesperson. I rarely even have an opportunity to use a screwdriver at my day job, mostly I work with keyboards and screens.
What I am is someone who enjoys tinkering with physical stuff in my free time. I’ve learned a few things by trial and error (the ratio has been improving). I made some furniture for the garage and I’m slowly moving into a territory of shelves that can be shown to guests. I have never built a masonry wall, but I demolished one. I wouldn’t feel comfortable designing a house electrical installation , but I replaced sockets and switches. I fixed a few simple things on my cars and bicycles.
What to expect
Practical guides to tools and techniques, stories about my home renovation and DIY projects. Written by someone who learned by reading, trying, failing, and trying again.
I’ll also occasionally admit when something is beyond what I’d tackle myself and you should call someone. Knowing your limits is what separates a good amateur from an expensive insurance claim.
No unnecessary complexity. No gatekeeping. No making you feel bad for not knowing the difference between different types of drill bits.
I lived in a few countries - all European. I’m in Sweden now. There are some differences in building materials availability, prices, regulations. I’ll try to keep it universal and indicate if needed.
A note on sponsorship
Nobody pays me to write this, and no manufacturer has sent me anything to review. If I ever recommend a brand or you see one on the photos, that is because I’ve bought a tool with my own money and used it myself. Which probably explains why you’ll mostly see budget brands.
If that ever changes - if a brand sends me something for free, or I enter into any kind of commercial arrangement - I’ll say so clearly at the top of the relevant post.
A note on the hard stuff
Do I ever do more complex projects? Sure. Do I succeed? Sometimes. But I don’t write about them, because they’re outside what I know well enough to teach. There are better resources for that written by people who actually know what they’re doing. The name isn’t false modesty. It’s accurate labelling.
See you in the workshop.