Dare to DIY.
🛠 Built by DIYers. For DIYers.
Homeownership comes with endless projects, confusing repairs, and moments where you wonder, “Can I actually do this?”
Yes—you absolutely can.
We started this platform to inspire that bravery. To show that with the right guidance, a little confidence, and the willingness to try, anyone can take control of their home and make it something they’re proud of.
💡 What You’ll Find Here
A one-stop hub full of:
Practical, step-by-step tutorials
Maintenance reminders that save you money
Expert tips from real lived experience
Clear answers to the questions homeowners always Google
Encouragement when a project feels intimidating
Our mission is simple: demystify home maintenance and empower you to do more than you ever thought possible.
🔨 Your Home. Your Hands. Your Victory.
Every project is a chance to learn something new. Every fix builds your confidence. And every upgrade transforms your house into a home you truly created.
So…
What’s your next project?
Let’s DIY it together. 🚀
Welcome to Do It Yourself Junkie 👋
Where fearless homeowners learn to build, fix, and create—with confidence.
We’re Dustie and RC Mercer—two stubbornly determined DIYers who built our own timber-frame home from the ground up. And when we say built, we mean every inch: installing the basement girder, setting every timber, tightening every bracket, placing every window, laying every tile. No crew. No shortcuts. Just grit, YouTube, and a whole lot of "well… let’s figure this out."
And that’s exactly why Do It Yourself Junkie exists.
RC & Dustie Mercer
Photo credit Madeline Diaz Photography