Some people refuse to pay someone to mow the lawn. Others would rather spend Saturday wrestling with a stubborn toilet than call a plumber. These do-it-yourself habits can save money, but they can also turn a simple chore into an expensive weekend adventure.
The funny part is that refusing to outsource a task often has little to do with the actual price. It might involve pride, convenience, an old family habit, or the suspicion that a five-minute job should never cost $100. The challenge lies in knowing when a little elbow grease makes financial sense and when stubbornness starts running up the bill.
