Someone save these soft hands from another DIY disaster

In the first of a new series, Will Gore sees his home improvement hopes turn to dust and despair

It may be time to close the toolbox for good (Getty)

“Do it yourself” is a phrase I use much too often. It is the answering refrain to any number of irksome requests from lazy children.

“Dad, can you clean my teeth for me?”

“No, you can do it yourself.”