It can be a little mind boggling when you come across articles announcing latest ‘tradie rich lists’, and ‘why you should rather become a tradie than get a college degree’ because of the huge pay checks. While it’s true that 5 or more years into the trade, tradies tend to make a living better than many professions, it’s worth noting that working odd hours in unforgiving weather conditions and performing physically demanding jobs is no walk in the park. So if you feel that your tradie is charging an arm and a leg for that “Simple” task that you could probably DIY (if only you had the skill), here are few thing you might want to look into: