It is cool to see how you were able to get the task done all alone despite the fact that it was time consuming. There is this saying that nothing goes for nothing. Also the fact that you didn't let any of the materials wasted is worthy of commendation.
Our experience in life has a way of shaping us. There's evidence of this in your attitude of not being wasteful.
It seems prudent to make use of what I have, to make the things I have last longer and rejuvenate them where possible to save having to buy new ones. It's worth some effort I guess.
Yes. I agree with you. I do learn from this. In the economic situation, one has to be prudent and manage resources judiciously.