DIY versus subcontract: what is genuinely worth paying for
An honest framework: risk of getting it wrong, cost of fixing it, tools required, physical demand, and whether the law even allows you. Some jobs are a good weekend; some will cost you triple to undo.
⏱ 40 minIntermediateNot written yet
Not planted yet — but the plan for it is final
The practical task and the checklist below are exactly what this lesson will teach. What is missing is the written explanation and the curated links, each one fetched and verified before it ships.
In the meantime the checklist is genuinely usable on its own. Take it outside.
Checklist
- Score every task on risk, tooling, physical demand and legality
- Identify the tasks where a mistake is buried and expensive
- Decide where you will pay for the first one and learn by watching
- Lock the decisions into your cost plan and schedule