[Schiendelman]

I get you, I really do. I love being able to repair my own things, I'm comfortable in a shop, and I used to have this attitude.

But man, these ships sailed a long time ago. You don't get anything out of being a stick in the mud except undervaluing your time.

[ErroneousBosh]

Why do you think I'm undervaluing my time?

[defrost]

and national security.

Also, given enough hardware, home, or at least local area, repairs save both time and money in practice.