Fix more things. Break fewer things. Spend less money. Learn before the regret shows up with a receipt.
Rust, Wrenches & Regret is a funny, practical, real-world DIY guide for people who like fixing things themselves, even when the project fights back.
This book is for garage tinkerers, weekend mechanics, backyard builders, homeowners, barn owners, and regular people who would rather try to repair something before throwing money at a replacement.
Inside, you’ll find useful, beginner-friendly advice on:
Troubleshooting without firing the parts cannon
Removing rust and dealing with stubborn bolts
Choosing tools that actually earn their keep
Working safely without turning every project into a lecture
Reviving old equipment and small engines
Setting up a useful garage or workshop
Using cheap and salvaged materials wisely
Building outdoor fixes that survive weather
Painting and finishing projects so they look less terrible
Knowing when to fix it, replace it, or walk away
This is not a fancy expert manual written for people with spotless shops and unlimited budgets. It is a honest, grease-under-the-fingernails guide for people working with normal tools, tight money, and a pile of parts they swear will be useful someday.
Whether you are fighting rust, fixing old equipment, building shop shelves, making brackets, chasing electrical gremlins, or trying to avoid turning a ten-minute repair into a three-week hostage situation, this book will help you slow down, think it through, and make better DIY decisions.
Because sometimes the best teacher is experience.
And sometimes experience is just regret wearing safety glasses.
