We quit our jobs to build a cabin

Re:We quit our jobs to build a cabin by Obi_Juan_Kenobi on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @05:19PM (#24054609)

Being flexible is key.

Some jobs benefit so much from equipment and skill that it won't ever make sense to DIY. Some jobs are just a bunch of labor that you could do, and probably do better because you care to do it right.

DIY solar seems like a ROI for a DIY project. Just stay safe on that roof!

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Re:We quit our jobs to build a cabin by atourgates on Tuesday August 04, 2020 @07:40PM (#24055701)

Thanks!

Yeah - I live in a state with essentially zero incentives, so to make Solar pay for itself I have to rely on net-metering plus the 26% federal tax rebate.

If I went with a commercially installed system, I'd be looking at a 15-20 year payback. If I can DIY, I should be looking at a 6-10 year payback.

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