November 2018
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Captain DIY on Choose FIList Item 1
Holy crap, this is a big deal! I have been on some fantastic podcasts before (such as House of FI and Bigger Pockets Money) and today marks my feature on one of the biggest names in the Financial Independence community!
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How to Fix Floor Squeaks and Win Over the Admiration of Your FriendsList Item 2
Well folks, we have a real treat for you today! My friend and fellow writing savant Mr. Burrito Bowl has graced us with a fantastic guest post that is sure to inform and entertain, possibly more so than any of my posts
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How To: Do ThanksgivingList Item 3
Today we get the glorious task of diving into the weeds on the best way to crush my absolute favorite holiday. We’ve talked about some serious subjects before, such as turning negative influence into positive growth,
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How to: Learn How to Do AnythingList Item 4
Learning a new skill or ability can be a laborious, difficult, immensely satisfying thing. The problem most people have when they set out to learn something new is the expectation that they will go from where they currently are
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Childbirth as a DIY Metaphor
The birth of my son in 2010 was a catastrophe. We went in on Monday, April 12th for an appointment to administer drugs that would prompt delivery, and three excruciating days later he was born via emergency Cesarean Section.
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Captain DIY Screws Up At Life
As ominous as that title is, it’s absolutely true. I screwed up at life. Not only that, I screwed up something that I, and probably every single one of my FI-blogger counterparts, routinely write about.
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How To: Make Adjustable Dumbell Handles for Leas Than $13!
It’s been a little while since we got into a Fit To FI segment, but that is about to change with this quick and easy DIY Dumbbell Set! No need to rub sweaty elbows with the stinky masses at the gym when you can build your own gym at home!
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Interview With A Pro: Dave the Heating Guy
Greetings, and welcome to what will hopefully be the first of many in the new Interview With A Pro series! Some of you may remember Guest Expert Dave the Boiler Guy from the time he saved me from the Great Boiler Snafu.
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Captain DIY on Bigger Pockets Money
The podcast tour continues! Last week I was lucky enough to have an interview aired by the incredibly ladies of the House of FI podcast , and this week the famed Bigger Pockets Money podcast aired my interview with Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen.
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College Versus the Trades: An Educational Cost Comparison
Today is a very big day here at DIY 2 FI! I have for you the most highly-researched article I have ever written! Lots of great info! I spent at least 20 minutes searching the internet just for you!