> The HN thing to do at this point is to believe that I, a software engineer, can do better and then fail spectacularly in doing so because building houses is d

> The HN thing to do at this point is to believe that I, a software engineer, can do better and then fail spectacularly in doing so because building houses is different than writing code. So instead I will sit here, fume about the state of things, and throw money at problems when they arise. The thing is, you probably can do better, you just can't do it both better and as fast or faster. It's totally worth doing it better for your self to utilize and enjoy. The calculus is entirely different vs. a business effort needing to turn a profit. Most people have plenty of hours they'd otherwise spend unpaid wasting time they could instead be investing in improving their homes while learning new skills.