As a company that promotes doing your own repairs, it would only be appropriate to discuss the benefits of DIY repairs and diagnostics for your home appliances. While there are many different categories, projects, and genres of DIY, there is one thing in common…you. Do-it-yourself has become a popular trend lately and for good reason, too. While there are countless benefits and reasons to partake in doing your own repairs, we’ll discuss a few good reasons why DIY is your brain’s gym.
Be Financially Conscious How is saving cash good for your mental health? By being consciously aware of your finances, you will find emotional ease and have a sense of feeling that you are organized and in charge. Finances can be stressful, but they don’t have to be. By partaking in DIY repairs, you will save money and hold more value to your dollar. While the initial cost of tools (if needed) may seem expensive at first, more than likely you will use the tools again for other repairs or DIY projects—paying for itself. Not to mention, here at ApplianceVideo.com, we have free diagnostic and repair videos in one convenient location along with valuable links to the low-cost parts and tools you need. Improve Your Memory Did you know that when you solve a problem, the act of reasoning and solving activates the frontal lobe of your brain? Just like you need exercise to keep physically fit, your mind needs exercise to promote memory and agility. Take your plugged dishwasher as an opportunity to keep your brain fit through DIY appliance repairs. By solving a problem like an oven that won’t heat, you are increasing your brain activity by learning. Thus, your brain continues to grow through problem-solving as it is actively improves your memory and promotes connections between nerve cells. Sense of Accomplishment Let’s face it, when you accomplish a task like repairing your refrigerator, it’s one of the best feelings in the world. You will have learned how your appliance works, not to mention you will have proven it to yourself that you can do it. You will have a sense of confidence, and have learned a new task that you can use to help others. By accomplishing such a task, your self-assurance will lead you to trying new do-it-yourself projects in the future.
