You probably did a lot of the grunt work under the supervision of the carpenter friend so it still counts.
Challenge accepted!! I am a bit nutty in terms of finishing projects before the next one starts, it will get done as.long as I don't run out of money first.
Oh I get them 90% and run out of time, $$ or an emergency starts in another area. This year did not start a new project but trying to finish..
Roof and gutters done. Also 100% outsourced. Did some grading and trying to get some grass to help with the dirt mess. Driveway in a couple weeks and onto the front porch.
Front porch now matches the side. Been way too busy and this project has stalled quite a bit. Might have to hire out the rest...