Do these two DIY time-saving steps, and you can save money now and in future DIY projects.
I practice these two time-saving steps before any DIY project I take on. These are a few things that I failed to ask myself in the very beginning. If I had just considered these things, I might have saved myself time and money.
DIY Time-Saving step 1 – Prepare for a big Learning Curve.
To compensate for a big learning curve, give yourself lots of time for even the most simple project, mostly if you have never done it before. When you look at a project, no matter how simple it may seem, you may be surprised at all the little details and many steps needed. If you are learning as you go along, you may need to stop and review quite often.
DIY Time-Saving step 2-Can you trust your household members?
In my case, I had to work around a toddler’s schedule, i.e., nap time, bed time, babysitter. As a result, it took me a week to complete my plumbing project. Each time I stepped away, I made sure everything was out of reach from my three-year-old granddaughter.
If there are other adults in the home, you may want to give them the heads up. Or you risk having all your hard work undone and waste your time by having to start all over again.
3. How long can you be without the item if you are repairing it?
You may be lucky and finish with enough time to spare but what if your not.
If you repair something in your home for the first time, it is a good idea to make preparations to be without that item for some time. My kitchen sink was not operational for the entire week. I could survive without a kitchen sink for a week, and I worked under the sink every chance I could. In the meantime, we still had to eat, so I purchased microwave meals, disposable cups, paper plates, plastic spoons, and forks, and we had lots of sandwiches.
The next step is to budget your DIY. I will not go into numbers or details, but I will share my top considerations. Check out my post about financing. DIY Financing Experience.
