Conducting usability research with limited resources as a solo practitioner can be challenging due to constraints on time, personnel, budget, and buy-in. However, there are strategies for overcoming these hurdles, such as leveraging free tools, spreading out testing over longer periods, and demonstrating the benefits of usability research to gain support. The document outlines the author's experience conducting pre- and post-redesign usability tests on a tight budget and alone, and provides recommendations for affordable tools and approaches.