Save Money With Diy As A Hobby

Evidence suggests that DIY is experiencing a massive surge in popularity

. The number of design magazines, television programs and their publishing spin-offs, has reached epic proportions. Only this week a new program aimed at novice home renovators goes on air, entitled. 'Help! My house is falling down.' Although, the rather dramatic nature of this show is probably sufficient to deter potential DIY converts, in reality, self-initiated home repairs and improvements can be extremely beneficial, both financially and psychologically.

The costs that you would need to pay an expert to carry out tasks around the house, such as minor plumbing repairs, can soon add up, with each call-out fee alone being 50-70. For more complex jobs, such as a new bathroom, the cheapest options are not going to start below 2000. Thus any jobs you can carry out yourself will be a relief to your household budget.

Yet, fear not! Do-it-yourself information is now easier than ever to source in manageable amounts. There is the option of online info, written manuals or help sheets from your local DIY store. Consequently, there is no reason why you cannot undertake the work yourself. The old adage, 'time is money' remains true, but the time of the professional decorator is far more expensive than your own!

What is more, the emotional positives to be obtained from this employment of your leisure time can be immense. The recognition of this effect is demonstrated by the fact that DIY has become synonymous with leisure pursuits such as golf, which is often played to promote relaxation and personal wellbeing. The phenomenon of DIY as a basis to social networking online shows the huge take-up of home improvements as a fulltime hobby. There are hundreds of facebook groups, blogs and twitters dedicated to discussing all things DIY. Manufacturers and retailers have jumped-on-the-bandwagon by linking their own web forums to their online shops.

The outlook improving tendencies that can result from these pastimes makes the adoption of DIY as a hobby completely comprehensible. DIY falls into the same category that has seen a growth in enthusiasm for the seemingly 'old-fashioned' pursuits of knitting, baking and sewing. This revival is not just about economic concerns but is as much to do with the positive feelings that are engendered from proving our ability to problem-solve, repair, re-new or design for ourselves. A job well-done invokes a keen sense of pride and does wonders for self-esteem. Ilse Crawford describes 'home' as 'where the heart is;' and what better way to show the love and regard you have for your home and family than by investing it with your personal time, toil and sweat.

by: Jemma Painter

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