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 …