In this hobby, if you haven't DIY'ed something you haven't been at it long or you are extremely well off. Even if you are the latter this hobby inspires creativity, and have probably given something a go.
Personally I love DIY as part of my reefing journey and that goes well with the fact that I'm BROKE. Like married with kids and just graduated (with a I work while she graduates, she works while I graduate) budget.
Anyway, I just had an acrylic-related nightmare that had me thinking I'm not the only one who may feel like they "bit off more than they can chew."
Who hasn't said, " $x.xx?, pufffft- I can make thaaat." Only to find they would have rather paid for the pro-product.
So let's see those DIY nightmares! If you are like me you don't let them get the best of you in the end; but dang if you could do it again, things would be different. I see a lot of triumphs on threads (most people like to show-off well earned triumphs), but for those of us out there in the thick of a project, let's empathize together!
Personally I love DIY as part of my reefing journey and that goes well with the fact that I'm BROKE. Like married with kids and just graduated (with a I work while she graduates, she works while I graduate) budget.
Anyway, I just had an acrylic-related nightmare that had me thinking I'm not the only one who may feel like they "bit off more than they can chew."
Who hasn't said, " $x.xx?, pufffft- I can make thaaat." Only to find they would have rather paid for the pro-product.
So let's see those DIY nightmares! If you are like me you don't let them get the best of you in the end; but dang if you could do it again, things would be different. I see a lot of triumphs on threads (most people like to show-off well earned triumphs), but for those of us out there in the thick of a project, let's empathize together!