Why DIY Won't Go Out Of Style In 2023

Home DIY is a trend that'll continue into 2023 and beyond. Learn why this is and discover the benefits of doing it yourself!

DIY stands for Do It Yourself and it involves doing activities or crafts by yourself, amateurishly or empirically. That is, not having something done for you by a professional. It includes creating, innovating, maintaining, or repairing something in your home.

Although it can refer to specialties such as carpentry or plumbing, it’s also related to art. As such, when we use different materials to create, DIY is also a form of the postmodern art technique.

The community of people who prefer to make their own creations at home is rapidly growing and it’s this creativity that allows people to add personality to their homes. Today, we’ll explain why this trend is here to stay for 2023 and beyond.

The current landscape of DIY

According to the European Federation of DIY Manufacturers, the Spanish lead the way, with more than 60 percent of Spaniards opting for DIY in their own homes. It’s easy to understand why! In addition to getting creative, people who undertake DIY save money on materials and labor.

Moreover, this high percentage of DIY fans isn’t surprising when we consider the large number of videos on the internet designed to motivate people to carry out all types of tasks. There’s even a growing trend in physical and online stores specializing in DIY, making it easier than ever before for people to find what they need.

Equally, let’s not forget the enormous sense of satisfaction that doing complex tasks on our own can bring. Especially when it makes a tangible difference to how our homes look and feel and loved ones praise our work.

What do we need to do DIY?

If there’s one thing that’s recently made DIY even more popular, it’s the ease of getting, accessing, and finding what you need to make it a reality. In addition, if you have to buy tools to complete a specific job, this is an investment, meaning you can use them in future projects. Here are some of the basic tools that you may need:

• Screwdrivers: different calibers and shapes
• Spanners
• Universal pliers
• Stapler and staples
• Pipe and cable detector
• Hammer and nails
• Drill, screws, and wall plugs
• Hacksaw
• Paint brushes and rollers
• Sealants, lacquers, and wood products
• Spatulas, sander, and level.
• Visual protector, gloves, and a face mask to protect you from strong chemicals or odors.

Benefits of Doing It Yourself

Publications and research also point out that bettering our environment through DIY has huge benefits for our physical and mental health. It improves muscle tone too, especially when it comes to tasks that require physical effort and energy expenditure.

In addition, it reduces stress, as well as episodes of anxiety. Finally, this practice increases the capacity for ingenuity and creativity.

In fact, we can share this trend with our children too. Studies indicate that completing crafts as a family can contribute to improving the coexistence of children in the classroom.

Most popular DIY tasks

Although the types of DIY tasks you choose depend on the taste and skill of each person, some tasks are more popular than others. Equally, concepts such as sustainability, recycling, and ecology have given new life to hundreds of materials that we previously threw away.

Even transforming or reusing furniture, has strengthened the DIY trend. As a result, many people now think before throwing something away and instead, consider a new use that an old item can have. Repurposing DIY may include:

• Making lamps and light shades from different objects.
• Creating accessories for decorative objects, such as mirrors.
• Repairing walls, floors, or ceilings using recyclable materials.
• Creating new door knobs or handles.
• Designing shelving for plants or decorative objects.
• Making plant pots or storage containers from recycled jars and cans.

As you’ve seen, getting started in DIY is easy. What’s more, it’s likely that you’ve done it before without even thinking about it!