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Fred's first big challenge it seems was recruiting Ethan, who at first was apprehensive. The fear: (my words) Would it be sustainable? Ethan's words -- The question, Would we have enough to write about? He learned quickly though, and now Fred's words -- As you work your way through a house over say five or six years - the projects just seem to come. Ethan around this point provides insight into some of their underlying attitudes. He tells of the recent task of sweating on a copper plumbing value. On first attempt it leaked, he says. Jocie then chimes in to say, on the second attempt, it popped fully off - and Ethan laughs. He says, I feel that most people are probably the most intimidated with plumbing. But with everything, it's really just getting over that initial hump - you know, the fear of failure. If you don't get it right the first time, just rip it out and redo it. (life lesson!) Plus, as Jocie says, "We enjoy the work and, well, we enjoy saving the money." [ . . . ]