Don't.i.y

A few weeks ago, I needed a radiator removed from a wall fairly urgently, and considered doing the job myself, on the basis that the instructions I found online made it appear a relatively simple task. I was widely rounded up by virtually everyone I know upon suggesting it. It said quite a lot about how others view my diy skills. Even though I would have acknowledged that you were all probably looking out for my best interests (and that of my flat), I nevertheless felt slightly offended by your lack of faith in me

Today, whilst putting up some shelves in the wardrobe - an even simpler task - I managed to break one of the shelf fittings, and in process of repairing it came closer than is probably wise to supergluing a screwdriver to my hand. As it stands I'm sure the small piece of plastic currently attached will disengage itself in due time.

All comments about my handiness in diy arena in future will be duly noted without offence.