Take stock of what tools your friends and dads have. Only buy the basics and tools that none of them own unless you know for certain its something you"ll have to use quite often. Hell, some tools that you only need once or twice can be rented cheaply. Tools are expensive and add up quickly. My best friend and I own a shitton of tools but we make sure to add only what the other doesn"t have. This allows you to still buy your toys, but save a lot of cash on DIY jobs and has the added benefit of making your buddy"s day when you tell him about the new toy he gets to use.
Of course, this only works if you have friends who take care of their shit and can be trusted to replace broken/lost items. But it works for me and its nice knowing that most jobs are only going to cost us materials.
Of course, this only works if you have friends who take care of their shit and can be trusted to replace broken/lost items. But it works for me and its nice knowing that most jobs are only going to cost us materials.
