Measure Twice, Cut Once

DIY projects have become incredibly popular in recent years. Although there are many home buyers attempting to save money by performing DIY projects, they are often failing to successfully accomplish these projects. It is crucial that every DIY’er has a set plan before they begin their DIY project. As I was once told, “measure twice, cut once”. This refers to the idea that you should never perform your project until you are positive that you are fully prepared. Measure twice; review all your steps more than once, and then when you feel you are prepared to begin your DIY project, begin!

Building a Plan

Many DIY’ers create a plan for their DIY project, except the problem is that their plan is incohesive and unclear. All DIY’ers should build a plan that clearly identifies the goals that need to be accomplished for the project to be done exquisitely. A plan should “paint a picture” in your mind of exactly what you will need and how your room will look once it is completed.

The Vision…

Many times DIY’ers perform their renovations with their friends or family. It is important that everyone involved in the project have the same vision. Again, having a clear and concise plan will not allow for much interpretation and will therefore lead to everyone having the same vision. This ensures that all members know exactly what needs to be done to accomplish each and every goal.

You Snooze, You Lose

If you are the type of person that can lose focus after completing one goal, or losing interest once you are halfway done a project, a great way to keep you focused is to create multiple plans. You can create a thorough plan for each goal, and then once you complete a goal, you can move onto your next plan. This will eliminate the chances of you becoming uninterested in your project when you have not completely accomplished it. Since you will be working with a brand new plan for each goal, you will feel like every new plan is a brand new project, and you will not lose interest.

The Art of Excitement

Since DIY projects can be tough, and can sometimes take months or even years to complete, keeping them fun and exciting is always a great way to make them a more enjoyable experience. People perform DIY projects mainly for two reasons; budget, and the experience of accomplishing something on their own. Making a DIY project a great experience will also lead to it feeling like a fun activity, rather than a chore.

Make your DIY project clear, concise, and fun. Enjoy your next DIY project, and if you want to tell us about your project, please feel free to comment below. Need more tips on DIY projects?! We will be posting more blogs with tips for DIY projects!

Written By: Jake Fortinsky

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