#36: A DIY Mentality

You can save a ton of money when you know how to fix things for yourself. From changing your car’s oil to doing small plumbing fixes in your bathroom, being handy can be a life-saver. However, a lot of people don’t possess even the most basic handy skills. Some people feel that DIY fixes are on the way out.

This generational change might be the result of confirmation bias. It might depend on who you know. One person might know dozens of handy “fix-it” people while others don’t know a single person who knows how to replace the locks on a door. This nostalgic memory might be a result of perception and life experience.