I think my comment to the parent post also applies here. I love to learn things and home repair is no exception. A lot of it is a skill that requires practice

I think my comment to the parent post also applies here. I love to learn things and home repair is no exception. A lot of it is a skill that requires practice, though. Even if I don't end up doing the work (and I try to), at least I'll be less likely to get ripped off.