YouTube is My DIY Friend

[Kathleen Osborne]

The last tenants lost their mailbox keys and I did not inherit any at purchase. A triple box is about $250 - $350. That option was not in the budget.

A lock smith is $75 minimum. That could work in the budget. A new lock ordered from Amazon for $6.98, a borrowed drill, and a You Tube video later…I’m feeling a sense of accomplishment. It took a bit longer than I expected after watching the 9 minute video. However, 20 minutes of my time plus the cost of the lock will make cash flow a little better than it would have been.

I look forward to the day when I can just call a handyman and write a check for most everything. Better yet, I look forward to the day when I have a handyman on the payroll and have enough property to keep him busy and well paid. In the meantime, I’m learning a lot about DIY and becoming a handywoman in my own right.

Less than $7.00 and 29 minutes of my time provided a huge sense of accomplishment. What is making you feel accomplished these days?

Here’s the lock I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B4N0PC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1