"Maybe they should add a frustration detection mode specifically for DIY projects... though that might overload the sensors."
Haha, honestly, my tracker would probably explode if it had to measure stress during home renovations. Last month, sanding down old paint on my staircase counted as a full cardio session—at least according to my wrist! DIY is definitely an underrated workout category. Hang in there, though; at least we can justify skipping the gym after battling furniture instructions all afternoon...
Totally agree—my tracker spikes just looking at my old wiring. Last weekend, rewiring a vintage chandelier had it convinced I was running intervals. DIY stress is no joke, especially when you're dealing with historic home surprises (hello, hidden asbestos...).
"DIY is definitely an underrated workout category."
Exactly. Who needs a treadmill when you've got plaster walls to patch and antique fixtures to wrestle into place?
I feel this so much. Last month I was refinishing an old hardwood floor—thought it'd be straightforward sanding and staining, right? Nope. Halfway through, discovered some questionable subfloor repairs from who knows when. My fitness tracker went nuts... kept buzzing at me to "breathe" or whatever it says when your stress levels spike. Honestly, DIY is like a combo of cardio and mindfulness training—except the mindfulness part is mostly me trying not to panic about what else I'll uncover next. At least the floors turned out nice in the end... mostly.
"Honestly, DIY is like a combo of cardio and mindfulness training—except the mindfulness part is mostly me trying not to panic about what else I'll uncover next."
Haha, isn't that the truth? Ever wonder if fitness trackers secretly partnered with hardware stores to boost DIY anxiety? Seriously though, finding surprise subfloor issues is basically a rite of passage in remodeling. Did you end up reinforcing the subfloor or just patching it up? Glad the floors turned out decent in the end... mostly.
