I am VERY guilty of looking at something and immediately thinking, “I can do that myself.” 🤣 And sometimes, doing it yourself really can save you a ton of money.
But I think we’ve gotten into a habit of comparing the professional quote to the cost of materials and calling the difference our “savings.”
We forget about the tools we had to buy, the three extra trips to the hardware store, the material we accidentally ruined, the supplies we’ll probably never use again, the hours spent watching tutorials, the entire Saturday the project took, and what it could cost if we get something wrong.
That doesn’t mean DIY isn’t worth it. Sometimes you’re learning a skill you’ll use for years. Sometimes you already own everything you need. Sometimes the savings are HUGE. And sometimes you genuinely love doing it, which has value too.
#personalfinance #moneymanagement #savingmoney #diy #thebudgetmom
But I think we’ve gotten into a habit of comparing the professional quote to the cost of materials and calling the difference our “savings.”
We forget about the tools we had to buy, the three extra trips to the hardware store, the material we accidentally ruined, the supplies we’ll probably never use again, the hours spent watching tutorials, the entire Saturday the project took, and what it could cost if we get something wrong.
That doesn’t mean DIY isn’t worth it. Sometimes you’re learning a skill you’ll use for years. Sometimes you already own everything you need. Sometimes the savings are HUGE. And sometimes you genuinely love doing it, which has value too.
#personalfinance #moneymanagement #savingmoney #diy #thebudgetmom
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