Quote Originally Posted by Animeniax View Post
Owning a home opens you up to all sorts of new skills/experiences. A lot of it is frustrating and expensive, but the learning experience and a well done completed project are character-building. You could also volunteer at a place like Habitat for Humanity and get some construction experience.
I don't know if making my own shoes and props (preparing wood from scraps, etc.) and what not counts as construction experience, but I am learning how to use all the heavy machinery in shop. It's so sexy.