Context: I had to replace my toilet the other day.  It wasn't pleasant.
Speaker 1: I had to replace my toilet the other day.  It was a new experience, and not altogether pleasant.
Speaker 2: That sounds miserable!  Did you do it yourself?
Speaker 1: Yeah.  It wasn't terribly hard, but it definitely took watching a few videos to feel confident.
Speaker 2: At least you saved money doing it yourself!