[Willson50]

That's the same problem I have with a lot of hobby projects I think of doing. There's always a cheaper or more time efficient way to do things.

[jfim]

Don't discount the value of learning something new and the enjoyment of working on a hobby project.

[pjc50]

Like this guy, build around something you have as a starting point even if it's not what you'd choose from scratch.