Building shit is expensive!

[NullSmurf]

There is a question that I ask myself most every day. Which do I have more of: time or money? There is also the "manly" factor, applied mostly to the humble abode. I sometimes required one of my sons to cut the grass, but I mostly did it because it was a "manly" chore. You built the gate as a manly chore as well. Its your turf.

I'm need a wheelchair "garage" for the side of the house. Daughter's chair is too big to come in the house and luckily, she doesn't need it there. I'm getting one of those $200 Tupperware sheds (this one just big enough for the wheelchair) rather than building one. In this case, I have more money than time.

[DeeDubya]

I built the three gates for my fence using pressure treated lumber and spring hinges. By the time I was done, I had $130 worth of lumber and hinges! That doesn't include the price of the nails or screws, and I haven't even bought the cane bolt for the double gate yet (another 8 bucks)!

Here I thought DIY was supposed to be cheap!

On the plus side, nail guns are fun!

I have an affinity for nail guns. They make projects fun and the coated nails hold really well.

[QUOTE=NullSmurf;125550]There is a question that I ask myself most every day. Which do I have more of: time or money? There is also the "manly" factor, applied mostly to the humble abode. I sometimes required one of my sons to cut the grass, but I mostly did it because it was a "manly" chore. You built the gate as a manly chore as well. Its your turf.

For me it's therapy. Also, very rewarding, even if not the most professional job, I stand back and admire my work. Usually spot a mistake or two, but hey I only pay myself with cigars. Now I can sit back and enjoy a well-earned Camacho.