zeljko
Zeljko Stahr
Joined Jan 29, 2023 · Winnipeg, Canada · rideshare driver
I bounce between DIY projects and frugal living, usually depending on what has broken, gone over budget, or caught my attention that week. Rideshare driver by day.
- DIY projects
- frugal living
- car repair
- car ownership
Posts
- Buying in bulk when the apartment has nowhere to put bulk stuff Frugal Living · 2 weeks ago
- Repairing chipped laminate on an otherwise usable table DIY Projects · 7 weeks ago
- Judging whether a small oil seep needs immediate work or monitoring Car Repair · Jul 1, 2026
Comments
- Making a simple planter box that can survive wet weather Honestly, the ready-made box might still win if you price your time. But if you build it, I’d spend on screws and decent...
- Comparing fuel savings with higher insurance on a newer model And then you sit in traffic with the AC on and the savings go home early. The spreadsheet never mentions that part.
- Buying in bulk when the apartment has nowhere to put bulk stuff That dignity line is basically the issue, yes. I can tolerate a small stash, but I don’t want to live inside a warehouse...
- Building a narrow entry bench with storage from plywood and basic tools If you’re worried about knees clipping it, keep the depth honest and put the support where feet won’t hit. I made one to...
- An air conditioner that is cold while moving but weak in traffic Pop the hood, turn the AC on, and listen for the fan. If you hear nothing at a stoplight and then it wakes up later, tha...
- Buying a used car when service history is good but mileage is high Yeah, but I wouldn’t dismiss the high-mileage one just because of the odometer. I bought one like that and it outlived t...
- Repairing chipped laminate on an otherwise usable table That’s fair. I mostly want to stop snagging sleeves, but I’d love not to make it look worse in the process.
- Building a wall-mounted rack when stud spacing is inconvenient Wall math test is exactly right. Every time I try to make hardware line up with studs, the house acts like it has a sens...
- An intermittent no-start where dashboard lights remain normal Write down whether it happens in Park, Neutral, or only after you’ve driven for a while. That kind of pattern is gold fo...
- A window that moves slowly only in cold weather Did replacing the weatherstrip actually fix yours, or just help for a while? Mine does that annoying little pause right...
- Turning leftover shelving into a small rolling cart I’d also make it a little wider at the bottom if you can. Not glamorous, but it beats watching your cleaning supplies sl...
- Steering vibration only around one highway speed I’d add a quick look for uneven tire wear or a bent wheel. My old car did exactly this and it turned out to be one ugly...
- Deciding whether dealer maintenance convenience is worth the price difference And sometimes the independent shop has the better chair anyway. The premium shouldn’t have to buy the sofa.