About Us

Meet Alex Jayaweera

Welcome to Home Care DIY Hub. I'm Alex, and I've spent over 20 years turning broken things into fixed things, teaching others to do the same, and proving that you don't need to call a contractor for every home repair.

Alex Jayaweera

My Journey

My passion for DIY started as a kid, watching my dad fix problems around the house. Back then, I thought he was a magician - broken things would somehow work again after he spent time with them.

My dad owned a construction company, and when I turned 17, he offered me a job on his construction sites. That's when the real learning began. I went from watching magic happen to understanding exactly how it worked.

Over the years, I became the operational manager of his construction sites, which gave me deep insights into every aspect of construction and repair work. Later, I started my own business in the construction industry - and loved being my own boss.

Today, I bring over 20 years of experience as a maintenance engineer to every article I write. I've fixed everything from hairline cracks in driveways to major drywall damage, and I've learned that most home repairs are simpler than people think.

My Mission

I'm here to empower people to handle their own DIY projects. Every guide on this site comes from real experience - including the mistakes I made so you don't have to.

My goal is simple: help you save money, learn valuable skills, and feel confident tackling home repairs yourself.

What You'll Find Here

  • Step-by-step guides that actually work in the real world
  • Honest advice about what tools you really need (spoiler: probably fewer than you think)
  • Money-saving tips that come from years of seeing what works and what doesn't
  • Practical solutions for common problems every homeowner faces

Why DIY?

Three reasons: Save Money (most repairs cost 75% less when you DIY), Get It Done Now (no waiting weeks for contractors), and Learn for Life (skills that keep paying dividends).

Let's Connect

Have questions about a project? Want to see a specific repair covered? Feel free to contact me - I love hearing from fellow DIY enthusiasts and helping solve tricky problems.

Here's to your next successful DIY project!

- Alex Jayaweera

Home Care DIY Hub is owned by RANDIV Investment NZ Limited