How many are DIYers? Please answer either way, yes or no

[Steven Westlake]

Mostly because I’m nosey, please reply yes if you’re a DIYer, no if you sub out all work, or some other hands off investor method. Along with details if you wish.

Fyi, I’m definitely hands on, even built from ground up before, complete with non traditional building methods, (icfs, steel frame, spray foam insulation).

I want to see everything my subs are doing, plus i feel if they know i know what I’m doing, they are less likely to try some funny business.

FYI, my W2 has been engineering mostly since 1983.

[Joe Splitrock]

My name is Joe and like I am a recovering DIY addict. I try to hire everything done, but occasionally I relapse and fix something myself. Just yesterday I replaced the heating coil in my personal dryer. It cost me $25 in parts and an hour to do a repair that would have cost $200+. 

It really comes down to value of your time, skillset and how you want to spend your time. I don't mind doing the occasional project and I like the challenge of something new. I have done projects in the past simply because "I have never done it". 

There are two advantages of DIY:

1. Having the experience of doing it, you understand the time and effort involved in doing a task. Understanding the complexity of tasks helps when you hire tasks. You can't BS someone who has actually done the job.

2. Starting out, there is nothing as powerful as sweat equity. If you don't have much money and have free time, doing tasks yourself is a great way to move ahead faster.

@Steve Vaughan you have a PM now? You must really be committed to increasing your nap time.