DIY Projects

DIY stands for “Do It Yourself” which is pretty self-explanatory. Instead of hiring someone to perform the task for you, you take care of it yourself. Another example would be making or building something instead of buying it, like a piece of furniture or a child’s toy.

Just because you are doing something yourself does not mean that you cannot reach out for help or instructions. In the past, you would normally get manuals and instructions from books, magazines, or sending away for mail-order plans. Now, however, the internet gives us instructions in the form of YouTube videos, web sites, and online PDFs of extensive building plans.

You may choose to do things for yourself to save costs on your budget, or simply to be able to experience pride in your own work. Once you learn how to perform a task that you may need to repeat around the house on a regular basis, the savings that build up make a real difference to your pocketbook, and you can put that money towards other projects that may require professional help.

Common household DIY projects can include:

• Simple plumbing like unclogging drains
• Building gifts
• Creating furniture in a workshop
• Crafting
• Car maintenance