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For me it started because of money, but then it became a hobby. Besides, I can go for an oil change and have everything done for me. However, it's fun researchi
by uvw 6y ago
For me it started because of money, but then it became a hobby. Besides, I can go for an oil change and have everything done for me. However, it's fun researching about different oils, finding a best price online, getting it shipped and then doing the oil change with my young kid. I consider it nice father/son activity. Having my son learn about things is a bonus.
Similarly, when I finished some unfinished part of the basement, I planned it with my kid, went to Menards to buy drywall, picked a color, painted together. He got a sense of accomplishment and so did I.
- dave_sid 6y agoI can see your point. I’m currently fitting new doors in my house and teaching myself how to do it. It’s a pain in the backside however, but it’s satisfying and I feel a sense of pride every time I open and close the door to go to the bathroom. I did that!
- uvw 6y agoYep. I am writing code professionally for long time, so that pride and sense of accomplishment is hard to come by. But fixing anything, even small, gives me that satisfaction every time I use it.