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March 7, 2026
Tim Dowling: it’s time for my humiliating private tour with the builder
I have to show him all the jobs that I have either left undone or tried to do and made worse
TL;DR
- The author feels embarrassed showing builder Mark his failed DIY attempts, including damaging a garden wall and propping up a pergola with a fence post.
- Mark assesses a cracked ceiling in an attic room, initially causing the author to fear the worst due to potential roof and insulation issues.
- Upon cutting a hole in the ceiling, Mark discovers a double layer of insulation, simplifying the repair process considerably.
- The author's wife arrives as the good news about the ceiling is revealed and quickly inquires about when the work can commence.
- Mark also agrees to look at a garden door that is stuck shut, a problem the author had been too embarrassed to mention.
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