DIY or, to be clearer, do-it-yourself in the arrangement of your home has become an increasingly widespread practice. Many Italians, especially during the pandemic period, have discovered and given greater impetus to domestic DIY .

The reasons behind this new trend are different. Personally taking care of small household tasks keeps you busy in your free time and gives you the greater satisfaction of being the creators and protagonists of major home changes.

The most interesting aspect, however, lies in the great savings that this activity allows you to achieve.

Taking care of the decoration and arrangement of your home yourself allows you to save money, from many points of view.

Let's see how and what advantages do-it-yourself allows you to obtain when renovating your home.

Savings

As just mentioned, DIY has become widespread among Italians, both during the pandemic period, thanks to the newfound free time to spend at home, and, subsequently, with the soaring prices, which discouraged many people from turning to to a professional.

Do-it-yourself actually allows you to significantly reduce costs compared to professional work, both in terms of labor and materials.

Many may not know it, but by purchasing useful equipment in stores or on sites participating in the initiative, it is possible to benefit from cashback .

In the world of do-it-yourself, every little saving counts. Even on materials, in fact, you can spend small sums or a lot of money. You therefore need to be careful and make the right choice based on your needs. This is why taking advantage of cashback can be a smart move. Furthermore, it allows you to save on immediate expenses and also gives you the possibility of accumulating a small fund that could be reinvested in other renovation projects. Additionally, many hardware stores and craft supply suppliers partner with cashback apps and sites , so it's worth doing your research before making any purchases.

Customization

Taking care of household tasks yourself allows you to precisely customize the final results.

Beyond small repair jobs, such as tightening a pipe bolt, repairing a piece of furniture or fixing a roller shutter, everything concerning the aesthetic aspect can be decided and chosen by drawing on the vast market opportunities.

Many times you can take advantage of discounts and promotions offered by large companies that resell DIY materials. Furthermore, by opting for do-it-yourself, you can take the time you want, calmly, waiting to find the materials , colors and finishes you prefer, drawing on the suppliers you want without going through the intermediation of a professional. In this way it is also possible to change your mind during construction or planning, adapt the project and improve it, without this involving additional costs.

Bringing the old back to life

Many people get into DIY mainly because they lovebringing old objects back to life . If a piece of furniture, a pantry or another element of the house has problems, such as a stain or a scratch, DIY can be the most ideal solution to recover it, giving free rein to your imagination.

By doing so it is possible to save money on disposal but above all on the purchase of new furniture and accessories, keep family objects to which you are emotionally attached, transform them according to your preferences and also make them more modern and suitable for the style you prefer.

Greater personal satisfaction

Carrying out housework yourself is an activity that gives great satisfaction, from numerous points of view.

On the one hand, in fact, renovating your home with direct interventions is much more rewarding than delegating the work to an external professional. You feel accomplished, it allows you to release stress and anxiety and you can admire, with satisfaction , the result of your efforts.

Secondly, the possibility of saving money by directly taking care of household chores allows it to be used and reinvested in other activities or initiatives and purchases that contribute to personal gratification , freeing up resources that would otherwise have been used to pay professionals and workers.

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