The words D.I.Y traditionally go with home repairs carried out by the owner, eliminating the need for a trades person.
Popularity
Out from their toolboxes and into the superstores come the family UK, spending money on anything from gazebos to jacuzzis,and granny flats. TV programmes increasingly suggest that we 'makeover' DIY has trebled in popularity since 1993
Location
DIY Home is carried out anywhere in the home from the garden to the basement (if you have one) through the garage to the roof.
Age
All ages love to have a go at renovations and most are caused by those to young to know allowing those old enough to repair. Though this is not always the case, many people see their dreams and realise them.
Ability
It is advisable to have some knowledge or basic understanding of a trade involved in the building industry, though not a requisite. You definitely need to be dextrose and have the ability to use tools properly, having a basic understanding of plans
Description
Of all DIY projects, the most frequently occurring activity is decorating a room. People decorate their house more frequently than in the past. According to recent research, 20% of people doing DIY projects do so because they want personality in their homes and is a statement of them. The implication of this finding is that the DIY market is increasingly driven by 'wants', rather than 'needs'.
Dedication
DIY is not a hit and miss affair, one must be dedicated to the programme, consulted councils for structural permission, or heritage bylaws in the case of listed buildings. Plan yourself for continuity to minimise material loss, research thoroughly before venturing and ensure you have the right tools and material before starting. Nothing can be more deflating and replacing keenness with frustration than not having these factors right in the first instance.
Potential
The potential of DIY is to have what you want with the satisfaction of having done it. It can expose latent talents and lead you into a new career if you are not already in the industry. The greatest being the value it places on your home.
Closely
Related Activities
Depending on what you are doing there are many and varied activities related to this such as costing, time evaluation, respect for trades such as Electrics and plumbing.
Cost
Cost is dependant upon your project. All projects without proper research and shopping around is very easy to blow your budget, a tip to remember is everyone blows their budget so allow at least 10% extra on top of your final costing to see if you can afford it. This way you avoid having to remortgage or find other monies. As Super stores and hardware stores take over your local builders yard, it is more important to shop around for price and quality. Remember cheapest is not always best.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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