You've heard of the tool man, well...

Never say, "oops." Always say, "Ah, interesting." 
                                      ~Author Unknown

I've always been one to venture out and try doing new things.  Years ago, I wanted to wallpaper a wall in our bedroom.  I had a friend who said she would help me, because I had never done this before.  When the time came and I called her, she told me she wouldn't be available for a few days.  I was anxious to start and didn't want to wait, so guess what?  I read my instructions really well, did my first plumb line and by the time my husband came home from work, the wall was finished.  From that point on, I wallpapered, painted, learned how to rivet my own handles that I made for the baskets I was weaving, hung art on the walls, and on and on.  So one year for Christmas, Mr. Cottage bought me my own tool kit.  Believe it or not, but I was thrilled! 

I also have my own electric sander and staple gun.  So it should come as no surprise that I put together my own IKEA cabinet...

And, I put together the track lighting for my studio, reading and paying close attention to the polarity in the track line...

Mr. Cottage and I got the track screwed into the ceiling today and as I write this, the new lights are shining above me.  As soon as I get this room back into shape, I'll share some photos. Promise! 

What have you attempted to try that really amazed you and your loved ones?