Comments on: Is “DIY” frugal? http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/ Financial freedom and other money matters for the Average Pinoy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:07:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: gladita http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-389 gladita Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:40:56 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-389 Well, I agree with what others said, a DIY project is a wise choice if you're really interested in it. It's like a hobby and when you're probably good on that craft you can even earn from it. I learned PC troubleshooting because I like to tinker with it and I even earned a little by fixing my officemates PC. I also saved money since I no longer need technicians. Imagine shelling out P700 for Windows installation! However, there are things that I can never become good at so it's better to leave those things to the experts. The time I will spend trying to learn it is better spent on my side jobs. Well, I agree with what others said, a DIY project is a wise choice if you’re really interested in it. It’s like a hobby and when you’re probably good on that craft you can even earn from it. I learned PC troubleshooting because I like to tinker with it and I even earned a little by fixing my officemates PC. I also saved money since I no longer need technicians. Imagine shelling out P700 for Windows installation!

However, there are things that I can never become good at so it’s better to leave those things to the experts. The time I will spend trying to learn it is better spent on my side jobs.

]]> By: Celine http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-328 Celine Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:17:26 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-328 Good point, Caroline. Frankly, I don't think I would do the furniture if I wasn't really interested in it! :) Good point, Caroline. Frankly, I don’t think I would do the furniture if I wasn’t really interested in it! :)

]]> By: Caroline http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-325 Caroline Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:58:34 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-325 Nice blog you've got here! I believe in being frugal, but when it comes to DIY projects, some will definitely cost you more than you think, because, like you said, it eats up time. Although I've definitely saved a lot of money by designing my own websites, for example, I could have saved myself a whole lot of trouble if I just let someone else do it. But then again, I happen to like tinkering with CSS, and PHP and HTML, so it's not really time wasted. On things I'd rather not do, like make my own furniture, I'd rather let the experts do it. :) Nice blog you’ve got here! I believe in being frugal, but when it comes to DIY projects, some will definitely cost you more than you think, because, like you said, it eats up time. Although I’ve definitely saved a lot of money by designing my own websites, for example, I could have saved myself a whole lot of trouble if I just let someone else do it. But then again, I happen to like tinkering with CSS, and PHP and HTML, so it’s not really time wasted. On things I’d rather not do, like make my own furniture, I’d rather let the experts do it. :)

]]> By: Celine http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-305 Celine Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:06:41 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-305 @ Carlos: I agree that the time spent on DIY is worth it because of the new skill. Actually hindi lang sa skills mismo nakakatulong sa akin ang DIY. Form of relaxation ko na rin sya :) @ Louis: Good point. Sabagay, if I would do my own carpentry work because that's what interests me, hindi naman ibig sabihin nun ako na rin magrerepair ng appliances sa bahay kung hindi naman ako interesado dun. @ Raine: That's a good way to look at it. Personally, kung icocompare yung hourly wage ko sa pag-DIY, eh lugi talaga ako. It would be cheaper for me to buy a finished product. However, the new skills I learn and the relaxation I get from DIY makes it totally worth it. I guess it wouldn't be worth it if someone isn't really that interested in doing these types of projects. Thanks for dropping by, everyone! @ Carlos: I agree that the time spent on DIY is worth it because of the new skill. Actually hindi lang sa skills mismo nakakatulong sa akin ang DIY. Form of relaxation ko na rin sya :)

@ Louis: Good point. Sabagay, if I would do my own carpentry work because that’s what interests me, hindi naman ibig sabihin nun ako na rin magrerepair ng appliances sa bahay kung hindi naman ako interesado dun.

@ Raine: That’s a good way to look at it. Personally, kung icocompare yung hourly wage ko sa pag-DIY, eh lugi talaga ako. It would be cheaper for me to buy a finished product. However, the new skills I learn and the relaxation I get from DIY makes it totally worth it. I guess it wouldn’t be worth it if someone isn’t really that interested in doing these types of projects.

Thanks for dropping by, everyone!

]]> By: raine http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-303 raine Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:55:29 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-303 The frugality of it all depends upon who is involved. Some people's time are more expensive than others. So if a student builds a night stand, definitely, it would end up cheaper for him. However, if a doctor builds a nightsand, I would think the savings would not be worth it for him/her as his time costs more than that table. The frugality of it all depends upon who is involved. Some people’s time are more expensive than others. So if a student builds a night stand, definitely, it would end up cheaper for him. However, if a doctor builds a nightsand, I would think the savings would not be worth it for him/her as his time costs more than that table.

]]> By: Louis http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-301 Louis Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:49:34 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-301 If you're like me then my answer has to be "no". I DIY because I like the learning, saving money is normally a far second objective. The truth is most of the chores I have a handyman do, giving me more time to DIY what interests me. If you’re like me then my answer has to be “no”. I DIY because I like the learning, saving money is normally a far second objective. The truth is most of the chores I have a handyman do, giving me more time to DIY what interests me.

]]> By: Carlos http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-300 Carlos Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:59:48 +0000 http://frugalpinoy.com/misc/is-diy-frugal/#comment-300 I consider it a frugal choice, you don't have to pay for labor and you get to learn a new skill you might be interested in. I also consider the time you invest in DIY'ng as well spent solely because at the end of it all, you gain a new skill (or you get to hone an existing skill) - in other words, time in exchange for personal growth equals time well spent. I consider it a frugal choice, you don’t have to pay for labor and you get to learn a new skill you might be interested in. I also consider the time you invest in DIY’ng as well spent solely because at the end of it all, you gain a new skill (or you get to hone an existing skill) - in other words, time in exchange for personal growth equals time well spent.

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