Quiz

I prefer fixing things myself because:

I'd rather go for a drive but sometimes, I have to do it.

I like my home to reflect who I am.

I am a hands-on person and I enjoy tinkering with things.

In a booming economy, getting help takes time and is expensive.

I can be seen in my DIY avatar:

Only when the proverbial hits the roof.

When I become tired of the same old look in my living room.

When there are promotions offering great value for stuff I want to buy.

Every weekend – That's my favorite pastime.

I spend most of my DIY time:

You never know, from repairing the rooftop one evening to refinishing the kitchen cabinetry the next day, I am everywhere.

Getting the right lighting for my bedroom or imagining how a fancy décor item will fit into the style of my home.

Decking or fencing maybe, where I can at least get some fresh air.

Something easy, say hammering nails or fixing a leaky tap.

The places I visit for ideas and inspiration are:

Nowhere online – I know enough and I have neighborhood networks for help.

I am not so passionate really – I look things up on YouTube and Pinterest when needed.

I need more than just ideas – Service websites like Houzz, Home Advisor etc. help.

DIY Network or Manhattan Nest or some of these cool design sites and blogs.

For the installation of my newly bought furnishings/ carpets/ bath accessories:

Help isn't needed really, I have the necessary experience.

I can manage but I do expect How-To-Install videos for the product I have bought.

I would like the store to do the installation as per my taste; willing to pay extra.

I expect the store to provide complimentary installation services.

One thing that I don't like about DIY:

There's so much interesting stuff to do always but so little time.

I happen to mess things up sometimes and end up redoing or paying more.

As a hobbyist, I feel I don't have the same access to the varieties and the sophistication that a professional does.

It takes a lot of time and effort and taxes my gray cells.

If any of my friends call me for help on a home improvement project, I am likely to:

I am not usually the first place they turn for advice for this; but if they do, I'll help where I can.

Take my laptop with the design software installed to their home and suggest a few elegant ideas and settings to assist them in their planning.

Go in with all tools blazing.

Help them find the right resource for the job who's a bit easy-on-the-wallet too.

When I have to change my baseboards and moldings at home, I first:

Think of the last time I did it.

Start benchmarking product specs, reviews and price from different brands/ websites.

Watch a couple of videos on how to remove old and install new baseboards.

Get thinking about the new colors and styles that could look good on the wall.