Hey all. Long time MMM reader but new Forum poster.
DW and I have been in our home about 2 years now, and after doing a lot of minor work ourselves (painting, minor drywall repair, etc.) I finally took the step to "real" work with a tile job in the guest bath.
Lots of YouTube lessons and a little panic later (spread a little too much thinset for my tiling speed at the start, yikes!), the project turned out nice and it's a source of pride. Also important - DW is just as happy with the job and savings as I am, and more likely to be on board with more ambitious DIY projects in the future