101 Reasons To Make Your Own Things

by Brian
(Hants)

We're at 13 Reasons To Make Your Own Things right now, but our target is 101. It's true, we could probably all list more important reasons to make your own things than just saving a little cash, help us increase this list to 101 reasons to go homemade, please post your thoughts as comments below.

Unique; Your own creations are individual and unique, helping you stand out from the crowd

Quality time; You can spend more quality time with loved ones by getting the whole family involved in a project.

Better made; Lets not forget that your own creations could be better made and last a little longer than shop bought things.

Back to basics; You can get back to basics and you can be totally confident about what ingredients go into your creations.

Environment; Making your own home made things can have a dramatic and positive affect on our environment!

.............Can you think of a reason? Please comment it below!!.............

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101 Reasons To Make Your Own Things

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Healthier homemade food
by: Bianca Raven

Making your own homemade food is healthier, contains less chemicals, preservatives and additives and tastes so much better than anything you can buy in the stores!

One Man's Trash is...
by: Michael

Very often, before I discard an old electronic gadget or appliance, I take it apart. This can teach me how it works, how it's assembled, why it no longer works. I also discover some useful hardware and materials that inspire a new project.

Gets You Off Your Chair
by: Michael

Making your own creations gets you off of your chair and moving around. The more inspired you get, the more exercise you get-- physical and mental. The more exercise, the more inspired, in an endless, healthy spiral upward.

Your Children's Future
by: Michael

As a youngster, I watched my father build things and, by helping him, gained skills that supported me through some tough times later. Give your children examples of the many interesting and useful things they CAN do.

Potential Independence
by: Michael

The more you create, the more you will come up with new ideas. Many homemakers and DIYers have started successful and satisfying small businesses as a result of their hobbies and the skills they have gained and refined-- the real 'worlds best job.'

Enhance Your Purchases
by: Michael

With increasing experience, you can very often make simple and substantial improvements to items you buy, as I often do; improvements that personalize them or improve their function. Prefab products are generalized to satisfy the many. Improve them to meet YOUR particular needs.

DIY is Enabling
by: Michael

The more items you attempt to make, the more you will gain, including interests, skills, experience, and confidence.