90% of the work of building a house can be done by a semi-competent DIY'er. Learning the basics of framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, etc, is not that hard.

[–] Zentron@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

Now make one out of brick

[–] massi1008@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Sure, you can probably DIY half your house but then it's going to be shit. I've learned from just maintaining a house that you better get professionals to the essentials. Especially when you expected your house to hold a few decades.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

Skill issue, don't build like shit and you won't have shit

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Only if you build it like shit. Again, like I said, a semi-competent person can do a not-shit job just fine. It just takes longer than having a pro do it.

[–] PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

And who will work your job while you do this?

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Knowing how doesn't imply you actually ever need to do it. It's like knowing how to change the tire on your car.

[–] PlutoniumAcid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Then it's not "how to build a house". It's "how to maintain a house."

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

I'd find it handy for home repair, or a fun project. You don't need to build a house to use those skills