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The only thing that is preventing basic living essentials for costing more is whether the capitalist class feel like rising the price or not. (lemmy.world)
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[–] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Sure in a perfect world we all the time and money to install a bidet, or bake everything you need, or brew beer, most people don't have the time and or money to experiment with this kind of stuff.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (2 children)

    You got solid points about time and money spent, but it's not all like that and OP has points as well.

    A bidet is $20-$30. My Filipina wife asked for one, and rejected the nicer units I wanted to buy. Busted out all the tools, which some may not have, only needed simple pliers to get the old fitting loose. Rest was done by hand in 10-minutes, tested and working.

    Now how much you spending on toilet paper again?

    I know we can't all grow our own food, but some things are worth looking into.

    Another one; My fridge is failing. Pretty sure it's a worn fan, but I'm clueless. As OP said, find a YouTube video. Frustrating? Good, you're learning.

    I've had my AC fail a few times. It was a $20 capacitor in every case, took 45-minutes to figure out the first time. 10-minute fix now.

    How much was hiring a pro to come to your house?

    Hell, maybe you even got some tools you didn't end up needing, but those are yours forever.

    DIY ain't cheap. But baby steps are a thing.

    Worst case, you fail and learn.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    Of course I'm not bashing the thought of DIY but, as we have all seen the effect of "handyman specials". There is good and bad, but sometimes, and for many people they have neither the time or money, that's all.

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