This. I enjoy learning new skills, both large and small.Where I’m cheap is paying people to do things. I’ll do everything I possibly can by myself and use the money I saved to purchase higher quality materials and/or finishes.
I also keep an eye out for crazy deals and don’t hesitate to buy multiple years worth of something if I know I’m saving 70%.
All LED lights
Save amazon shipping envelopes and boxes to ship stuff myself
Wife buys scented candles at Michaels for $2.50 vs $20 from Yankee candle
Dropped cable 8yr ago
Share streaming services with family
Synthetic motor oil for gun lube
Do all of my own auto maintenance and some repairs
Shop at Aldi
Nothing too extreme for me, I definitely enjoy a good balance of saving $$ vs treating myself.