During my first attempt at tiling a backsplash I rushed the process thinking it would be a quick job I skipped using spacers and figured I could eyeball the gaps The result was uneven lines and crooked tiles that stared back at me every time I walked into the kitchen
I ended up tearing it all down and starting over with proper tools and more care The second attempt took longer but the finished look was much more professional The lesson was that DIY requires patience and shortcuts usually backfire
Final thought: Renovation is as much about discipline as creativity Have you ever had to redo a project you rushed
