Our old over-the-range microwave died a while back. I could do without a microwave, but my wife really likes having a functional one vs an extra large breadbox with a clock. I did enough diagnosing of the old microwave to realize that the parts alone would cost close to $200, and I'd risk electrocution to install them. Given that the microwave was 20 years old...no thanks.
So I did a bunch of research, found a suitable replacement, and waited for it to go on sale with a free shipping promotion. $279 for a 1.9 cuft over-the-range delivered to my door. Not bad!
Then I doubled down on the badassity and installed it myself. It was a pain, there was some cursing involved, and a bloody knuckle or two. But I saved about $150 on the installation cost, and learned something new (not just new swear words).
Then I tripled down on the badassity when I discovered the same microwave just went on sale for $219 at the same retailer. It took a phone call or two, but they refunded the $60 to my credit card without much hassle.
Finally, my badassity paid even more dividends when I did all the aforementioned work as a surprise for my wife when she was out of town. I dunno, I just feel really pleased about the whole thing -- I hope someone enjoys reading this.