3785: Frugality in Practice: Do-it-Yourself Home Maintenance by JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly on Practical Ways to Live Frugally

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Episode 3785:

JD Roth shares how tackling home repairs himself, despite fear and frustration, has saved money and built confidence over time. Through practical lessons learned from leaky toilets and broken fixtures, he shows how patience, curiosity, and calm problem-solving can turn home maintenance into both a financial and personal victory.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/frugality-in-practice-do-it-yourself-home-maintenance/

Quotes to ponder:

"Don't panic. A zen-like state is important for repair work."

"Home-improvement can be intimidating if you don't have much experience with it. But with time, you can develop the confidence and the basic skills necessary to perform many common household repairs."

"Be safe. Some tasks are dangerous. Electricity can kill you. So can a chainsaw."

Episode references:

Reader’s Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Readers-Digest-Complete-Do-Yourself-Manual/dp/0895773783

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