Makers React: Build vs. Buy | Modern Maker Podcast ep. 250 FULL EPISODE

About this episode

Mike and Ben discuss the pros and cons of DIY versus buying for various projects.

Mike from Modern Builds and Ben from Homemade Modern break down different categories of projects and discuss whether it's better to DIY or BUY. You asked for full audio episodes and we'll be sure to do that with new episodes!! Watch the full episode the YouTubes: https://youtu.be/t8yq75qqL_s?si=HruZYsLno5871nHs

People in this episode

Host: Michael Montgomery

Guests: Mike, Ben

Topics covered

• DIY
• buying decisions
• project categories
• home improvement
• crafting

Keywords

• DIY
• buy
• projects
• Modern Builds
• Homemade Modern
• crafting
• home improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Modern Builds, Homemade Modern

Books & works: Modern Maker Podcast

Places: YouTubes

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