StarSilver: The handpicked handyman

Whenever there's a need to fix something in the home, the columnist's husband will promptly tend to it. Photos: 123rf.com

Some trust in the power of money, and some in their own skills and talent. But the greatest life lessons are learned within the family.

The appeal of all the money you could save by doing home projects yourself, has turned many well-intentioned men into handymen. The MOTH (My Over-Thrifty Husband), has always been a do-it-yourself guy. He says, "Why pay someone to do something for you when you can do it yourself?"