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As a general rule, everyone loves to find a good deal on the items that they want the most. However, this is never proven quite so well as when you look at the farmers and DIY’ers. They often go through very extreme measures to show their thriftiness. They know the secret that some people fail to see. They have the build it, don’t buy it philosophy down to a science.

Building What They Can

When you look at a farmer, they know that growing food is cheaper than buying food. They also know that if their tractor breaks down, they need to try and figure out how to repair it themselves. This mentality carries over into every part of that farmer’s life. They will build things rather than buy them. For instance, welders can help them build tools that can help them run the farm.

Other DIY’ers discover cool ways to invent other types of things that they need for their home. They may use pottery wheels to create bowls and vases or they may take it to much further extremes.

The Things Crafters Craft

Most people do not think about how 90% of the things we use can be made with our own hands. Want new earrings? Use beads or resin and you will make fantastic one-of-a-kind creations. There are numerous DIY resin molds here that you can try. Even if you want to go beyond the jewelry, there are several different sizes and styles available. Farmers can also take advantage of molds, epoxy, and other things to create the tools that they want.

If you want furniture, you can make your own. You have the option to refinish old stuff, or start with a simple piece of wood and turn it into a masterpiece. Fabrics can also be added if you want to make a new dining room set and need something to cushion your chairs. With a little creative thinking, you can create anything. All of it will save you money and allow you to express yourself while you are at it.

How Much Money Can You Save?

If you were to start building your own creations, doing your own redecorating, or building your own tools; how much money would you save? We know that not everyone needs farm tools or jewelry, but there are millions of other things that you could build rather than buy. You could replace that coffee table that is falling down. You could create a new butcher block for your kitchen. Cutting boards, coasters, fire pits, and many other things. The possibilities are endless and all of them will save you money.

Why wouldn’t you want to embrace the same build it “don’t buy it philosophy” that so many others have already begun to use? It will be something you can be grateful for doing when your main projects are done and you move onto others.