One of the benefits of living in a capitalist, first-world country is that nearly everything you could ever want is available for purchase from anywhere at any time. However, sometimes the things you need are beyond what you can afford. Here are two typically expensive items that you can learn to build or repair yourself.

1. Automobiles

While building a car, truck or motorcycle might be out of reach for many people, making extreme repairs to a vehicle you already own is a much more reasonable goal. Even the cheapest junk car has the potential to become a powerful beast if treated and repaired the correct way. You can find used truck body parts in countless venues all over the country from mechanic shops, to car dealerships, to yard sales. If you know what you are doing or are willing to learn, the vehicle you create will be reliable to you for years to come.

2. Computers                              

It is more possible to build a computer from your home than to build an automobile from your home. People build computers all the time to fit the specs they need or want, or simply to prove that they can do it. Constructing a computer from scratch will likely cost several hundred dollars, but if you are building a powerful machine, that could still save you money in the end. Whether you plan to build a computer from nothing or repair one you already own, it can provide a great sense of accomplishment when you succeed.

If you are having trouble figuring out how to begin with your project, look online, and try to find help. Online tutorials will likely be your friends throughout the whole process. While it will be a long and difficult process, hopefully building these objects will help you save money overall.