On this week’s show we discussed not owning the right tools for the job. That’s not an excuse! You can rent or borrow tools. It’s that simple. Many times, a project calls for a tool you’re only going to use that one time. Buying and maintaining tools that seldom get used doesn’t always make sense, so renting or reaching out to friends is a great option. Don’t let not having the right tools be an excuse for not getting the job done!

On this week’s show we discussed basic car repair and maintenance that you should really know how to do. These basic skills will provide you with a solid foundation on your DIY auto repair journey. Don’t wait until you’re stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire not knowing what to do. Get out there and try it out! If you’ve never tackled something on this list, don’t you worry. A plethora of how-to’s videos are just a YouTube search away. This episode is your friendly kick in the pants to make sure you’re up to speed on basic car repair and maintenance know-how.

On this week’s show we discussed the why behind You can, man. We each gave our reasons why we think learning new skills and doing things yourself is so important. Tim gave a brief explanation of how he chose the name, You can, man. You can read more about that here.

So you’re just getting started on your DIY journey and you need some tools? Where the heck do you start? On this week’s show we discussed the basic tools every DIYer needs to get started. We began the conversation with two non-negotiables:

You don’t have to pay a pest control company to spray for bugs at your house. You can totally do it yourself! On our very first podcast, Tim gave a quick run-down of how he’s been doing his own pest control at his for years. All the pro-grade pesticides can be bought on Amazon. You just need the know-how to get the job done. Tim did a writeup of all the details which can be found HERE.