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3 Reasons Why You Should Adapt a DIY Lifestyle

by Jack Thomas Owner
Do-It-Yourself has become a lifestyle to many people around the world. UK residents are rapidly embracing the trend, and there is a reason why it is so popular. In countries where labour is cheap, DIY lifestyle is only found among the low-income homes. But in most developed countries, more middle- to high-income earners are benefiting from DIY.

In a world where you can learn anything on YouTube, there is little wonder why people are constantly trying out new things to help improve their skills. Professionals and beginners willingly share how-to videos online for anyone willing to learn.

Here are 3 reasons why you should adopt a DIY lifestyle as well.

Saves you money

DIY helps you save money significantly. Labour in the UK is not cheap. Hiring a professional to help you replace a vacuum cleaner drive belt or hoover bags, for example, could cost you up to £17.10 or more. Whereas, if you were to go to an online spare part shop like Spares2You and purchase the spare parts yourself, it will only cost £4.29 and a few minutes of your time to replace it. Little maintenance around the house like this can add up to hundreds of pounds annually. Imagine having to call up a professional to fix your car, dishwasher, light fitting, door handle, ceiling leak, etc. Some of these repairs require a professional touch. However, almost anyone can do most domestic maintenance work. Simply spend a little time reading the manual, if available, or scouting how-to videos online.


Creates more value & deep connection with your property

When you do a repair or assemble a furniture, you become more attached to it and place more value on that item. This is called the IKEA effect. It has been proven that consumers become biased to products they partially built or fixed. They become emotionally attached to it. They consider it of higher value than other products built completely by the manufacturer or a professional. DIY helps you value your items more. You take care of them better and have a sense of pride knowing that you did that yourself without any professional training.

You learn new skills

When you are able to dismantle and reassemble items, you learn new skills through hands-on practice. Some people who become very good at DIY use their skills to earn more. They offer their services to neighbours, family, and friends. Typically, they charge below the market average price, which makes them more favourable over the professionals. The more you do, the more you learn new skills. This is an easy and cheap way to earn some money on the side.

Generally, a DIY-er builds more confidence over time. The more confidence one has, the more they are able to achieve in life. Their life becomes more productive and meaningful. They are not affected by any change in economy – whether up or down. Handy people also get a lot of respect in their community. Many UK residents are afraid of DIY for the fear of ruining the item. Those people become impressed by the skills of a DIY-er and respect them more. A DIY lifestyle leads to a happier life.


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About Jack Thomas Freshman   Owner

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