In all seriousness though, I like home computer networking. I'll be getting into some automation too now that I actually own a house, none of that cloud shit though. I'm a system administrator by profession, a somewhat decent programmer on the side, and an amateur electronics tinkerer.
I also like woodworking, but I really need to get a truck so I can actually get some larger stock home. Not having a truck is quite prohibitive. I've made some small stuff though with some scrap I've collected here and there.
I want to play with automation stuff but I can't find a justifiable use case. Generalized robotics seems to be the most logical entry, but it's a tuff sell with the high costs in not just dollars but time.
If you are in or near a city there might be a hacker space you can join to get access to a lot of bigger tools.
A trailer is better than a truck. Harbor freight has a folding one that can be stored vertically. 4'x8' bed so you can haul full plywood/drywall/MDF stacked flat. Better than any truck bed and lower for easier loading.
Would my Ford Focus be able to pull it?
It's not ideal, but use what you have. Personally I got a crossover which is far more comfortable for the price range than a pickup for the 95% of the time that I am not hauling anything, and it tows great. I do keep it under 3500 lbs. though.
If you don't have to go on the highway there shouldn't be any problem. But high speed plus high towing resistance won't be good for your transmission, particularly on a light car with a bare minimum transmission.
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