• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money

Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money

Family, Marriage, Finances & Life

  • Toolkit
  • Contact
  • Lunch
  • Save A Ton Of Money
  • About Clever Dude

contractor advice

DIY roofing mistakes

Home

6 DIY Roofing Mistakes That Cost More Than a Full Replacement

July 15, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
- Leave a Comment

Fixing a roof yourself might sound like a great way to save cash—until it backfires. While YouTube tutorials and a trip to the hardware store might make it seem doable, roofing is one area where even small errors can lead to massive bills. Poor … [Read more...] about 6 DIY Roofing Mistakes That Cost More Than a Full Replacement

DIY disasters

Home

6 DIY Fixes That Ended in Disaster (And Why You Shouldn’t Try Them)

July 1, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
- Leave a Comment

DIY home projects can feel like the ultimate win. You save money, build confidence, and might even impress your friends with your newfound skills. But not every do-it-yourself attempt ends in victory. In fact, some home repairs go terribly wrong, … [Read more...] about 6 DIY Fixes That Ended in Disaster (And Why You Shouldn’t Try Them)

home upgrade legal risks

Home

9 Code-Compliant Upgrades That Still Put You at Legal Risk

June 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
- Leave a Comment

It's easy to think that if you own your home, you can do whatever you want to it, right? Wrong. There are some home upgrades that could throw you into hot water legally. You could run into issues with your insurance, neighbors, or the law. Even if … [Read more...] about 9 Code-Compliant Upgrades That Still Put You at Legal Risk

overpriced home repairs

Home

6 Home Repairs That Are Way Overpriced

April 17, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
- Leave a Comment

One of the main reasons my wife and I haven't bought a home yet is the cost of maintenance. Right now, if something goes wrong, we will just call the management company, and someone will show up in a truck to fix whatever's wrong. As a homeowner, you … [Read more...] about 6 Home Repairs That Are Way Overpriced

Craigslist handyman

Home

Is Hiring Handymen Off Craigslist a Recipe for Disaster?

April 15, 2025
By Drew Blankenship
- Leave a Comment

We all need the help of a handyman at some point in time. However, where you source your help from is important. Many people opt for platforms like Craigslist to get the work done for a bargain rate, but this can often be a recipe for disaster. So, … [Read more...] about Is Hiring Handymen Off Craigslist a Recipe for Disaster?

Primary Sidebar

Are you feeling the call to be a Clever Dude? Then, let's get down to brass tacks and explore what it takes to be one. Get ready for an in-depth look into the anatomy of someone who exudes cleverness!

There's nothing like hearing you're clever; it always hits the spot!

Best of Clever Dude

  • Our Journey to Debt Freedom
  • Ways to Save Money Series
  • Examine Your Motives Series
  • Frugal Lunch by Clever Dudette
  • An Illustrated Frugal Lunch
  • I'm Tired of Buying and Spending
  • 50 Tips for New PF Bloggers
  • Other Personal Finance Blogs

Footer

  • Toolkit
  • Contact
  • Lunch
  • Save A Ton Of Money
  • About Clever Dude
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

Copyright © 2006–2026 District Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contact Us