Probably right. Seems like the majority of people get it from somewhere, suppose our ancestors is a reasonable source. Sadly, I find myself encountering tasks these days that would not have phased me at all 20 years ago, maybe a little 10 years ago but now I look at it and start thinking about who I could hire to do it.

Go back 30 years, I would change the oil in my truck myself. That one I did give up just because I just didn't feel like doing it anymore but some, like my currently proposed project, I would do but I'm just worried it will end up being too much and will cause a BIG problem.

So far, I've managed the underlayment on half the bathroom floor, put the vanity in place, built a cabinet "box" to supplement the vanity. I have that ready to install now then can install the counter-top, sink and faucet. Not worried about that much, although the box did give me some trouble but it was the first one I built from scratch.

Upcoming portion is more challenging. Second half of the bathroom needs done and this is where the toilet is. I have removed and installed toilets more than once. Replaced floor under toilet in one instance, without major problems. Now I can't remember HOW I did that.

I consider the prospect of pulling out the toilet, putting in the new sub-floor and underlayment, followed by the floor covering then replacing the toilet and I just stall out. I have been inquiring as to whether there are contractors who will do "rescue" projects for DIYers who are in over their head.

It makes me sad. I used to consider myself fearless when it came to taking on new challenges, I remodeled the kitchen completely on my own, including moving several of the cabinets, modifying one from a blind corner cabinet to a drawer and 2 door unit and installing tile counter-tops. I put cabinets (stacked wall cabs) in bathroom 3 years ago to make a floor to (almost) ceiling cabinet and last year I built a "pantry w/ coffee bar" in the dining room, using stock, unfinished cabinets. (pics below, sorry they are a bit fuzzy)

Loved doing it and even adapted to the wall drift which became apparent as the cabinets went up. This bathroom thing is actually the first time I have really found myself so unsure of my ability to accomplish what I want to. On that sad note, I'm going to bed. Have a cabinet to install tomorrow.

@DotLewis You're doing a lot more "do-it-yourself" than most of us your age/our age...so be content in knowing that you're still taking on the projects that too many of us "hire an expert" to do.