So, I cut a hole in the wall, lined and trimmed it, painted it and waited. I got up real early the next day and very calmly, and very resolutely, proceded to install the toilet. An investigation revealed that the owners of this house didn't have wood in their fireplace. They were burning plastic bowling balls. Renovation is a good excuse to spend the money on tools.
Renovation is a good excuse to spend the money on books on renovation.
You've stopped lending anything to your neighbor. A weekly pilgrimage to Canadian Tire is good for the soul. Buying and owning tools makes you feel powerful. Your car's never seen the inside of your garage. Your mate doesn't laugh any more, when talking about your projects.