DIY Movement

There's a brand new "movement" and I'm proud and shocked to say I'm part of it. It's the "Do It Yourself" movement. Whether it's because of the current economic state, or the desire to distance ourselves from the chaos that has become most people's norm, the final result is the same, a greater since of achievement and the self satisfaction that you did it yourself. Maybe you've decided to do something as simple as making your own lattes at home, or something as ambitious as fixing the roof, either way you definitely feel good about it. At our house the DIY movement hit because of a failing electric stove element. Rather than pay $250 to have it fixed my hubby decided to do it himself and save $200. That has started a wave of DIY projects. I'm eagerly awaiting warmer weather in order to do some much needed water saving landscaping. And after the eye opening sticker shock of shopping for new furniture I've decided to restain the existing pieces and go for new drawer pulls. The key here is not only about saving money but how good a person feels after a successful DIY project. We're able to again understand why our parents and grandparents always said, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without".