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WHY DIY SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT

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Abstract “Do it yourself skills(DIY)” are very important in the real world. People need to know the basics of DIY skills because it can save a person a lot of money. Having skills and being able to fix things or build things on one’s own saves money because there is no need to hire someone to come and fix the problem or build a project. The satisfaction of being able to fix and build things independently is much more rewarding than hiring someone to do it. Also with increased self reliance people are more inclined to continue to learn new skills and by fixing different things there is an ongoing financial benefit. Furthermore doing DIY projects keep people away from excessive screen time because they are so interested and happy with doing projects they are not as connected with unnecessary technology time. Technology also tends to create social divide. It takes away a lot of people’s face to face communication skills. Working on projects gives people face to face communication by purchasing supplies at stores and possibly being able to help others with their projects. Working inside or outside on house projects can also make people focus on distracting to combat stress. This can be a positive step towards stimulating the brain, so people can have more and better ideas and get more creative, Research says while doing DIY projects there are a lot of benefits for the body and the brain. Using the brain helps people because of the exercise they get imagining the building process and how the project will turn out. The DIY world is exploding and there are lots of people beginning to do their own work. Many people are loving the idea of it and it makes them feel a sense of accomplishment. People can accomplish and build or repair anything they want through development in “Do It Yourself” skills. Keywords: ​diy, projects, skills, people

WHY DIY SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT

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