Originally Posted by
datlas
Thrifty morning update, with cycling content:
We have an outside water spigot on the North side of the house. The handle broke years ago, and we don't use it much. You can still use a pliers to turn the water on/off, but apparently the handle that this was designed for is OLD OLD OLD (like from the 1970's), and they don't make them anymore. A few years ago mrs datlas asked a plumber to give an estimate for fixing this and he said something ridiculous like $500. I went to Home Depot and got a newer style handle (which does not quite fit) and a longer size screw and was able to "hack" the thing on with a locknut so it works now and only cost about $4 for the parts.
Next, the Toyota apparently needs a new cabin air filter. The dealer said it's $120. I bought the filter for $25 and took the 3 minutes to replace it.
So I somehow saved us about $600 today. I think I should use this as an excuse to buy $600 in bike schwag.
I think this reasoning makes sense, but the MOF may not see it that way.
Good work and I like the way you think. My name around the house is Mr FixIt. I feel for people who call professionals for everything. Little do they know about YouTube ‘University’ - where I learn most home repair methods/hacks. Perhaps I can tell MrsRSbob that I paid for my new bike several times over with the money I have saved on repair and upgrades - my biggest saving was putting down LVP through the kitchen, eating area, family room, main hallway and office. It took a couple of weeks and was a real PITA because there is no such thing as a square room. Yeesh.