Results for - The DIY Home Improvement survey

15,775 voters participated in this survey

  • 1. Would you describe yourself as 'handy'?
    Yes | 53.20% | 8,392 votes
    No | 36.96% | 5,830 votes
    Undecided | 9.84% | 1,553 votes
  • 2. Which of the following tools do you own?
    Set of screwdrivers | 82.71% | 13,047 votes
    Hammer | 84.06% | 13,260 votes
    Power drill | 56.61% | 8,931 votes
    Electric screwdriver | 39.10% | 6,168 votes
    Step-ladder | 56.96% | 8,985 votes
    spirit level | 26.09% | 4,115 votes
    T-square | 31.58% | 4,981 votes
    Tile saw | 13.06% | 2,061 votes
    Crowbar | 38.19% | 6,024 votes
    Router | 19.86% | 3,133 votes
    Circular Saw | 30.00% | 4,732 votes
    Coping saw | 13.61% | 2,147 votes
    Miter box | 19.47% | 3,072 votes
    Safety goggles | 46.35% | 7,312 votes
  • 3. Which of the following disciplines can you handle yourself?
    Tiling | 44.81% | 7,069 votes
    Hardwood flooring | 28.67% | 4,523 votes
    Plumbing | 29.11% | 4,592 votes
    Electrical | 23.03% | 3,633 votes
    Carpentry | 36.18% | 5,707 votes
    Roofing | 15.09% | 2,381 votes
    Insulation | 25.95% | 4,093 votes
  • 4. Have you ever done any of the following
    Installed a light fitting | 33.39% | 5,268 votes
    Installed an electrical socket | 27.14% | 4,282 votes
    Installed a dishwasher | 17.03% | 2,687 votes
    Installed a Washer and Dryer | 31.44% | 4,960 votes
    Installed a toilet | 26.29% | 4,147 votes
    Installed a bathtub or shower | 13.31% | 2,100 votes
    Laid carpet | 29.00% | 4,574 votes
    Fixed a leaky faucet | 42.87% | 6,762 votes
    Installed baseboards | 24.08% | 3,798 votes
    Installed roof shingles | 15.84% | 2,498 votes
    Put up blinds | 63.07% | 9,949 votes
    Put up a shelf | 62.48% | 9,857 votes
    Bought something fro IKEA and assembled it | 38.52% | 6,077 votes
  • 5. Where is the first place you turn when you need something done in your home?
    My Dad | 17.03% | 2,686 votes
    My Brother | 4.47% | 705 votes
    My Husband | 26.76% | 4,221 votes
    Another relative | 8.89% | 1,403 votes
    I do it myself | 28.68% | 4,525 votes
    I call a professional (non-relative) | 8.93% | 1,408 votes
    Other (please specify) | 5.24% | 827 votes
  • 6. Do you do your own oil changes?
    Yes | 26.47% | 4,176 votes
    No | 73.53% | 11,599 votes
  • 7. Where do you draw the line when it comes to doing things yourself
    If I have never done something before, I leave it to the professionals | 28.61% | 4,514 votes
    If it's potentially dangerous (electrical, natural gas) | 48.76% | 7,692 votes
    If it involves heights (roofing/ladders) | 9.26% | 1,461 votes
    I'll have a crack at any problem | 13.36% | 2,108 votes

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Added: 04/14/2012 | In: Living | Worth: 10 points | Comments: 215
Comments
mikeypz1993

I have never done a DIY, but I'd love to soon!

8 days

junebug505

I love DIY projects

30 days

Dibear18

I am very handy when it comes to things like this. I can do just about anything with a little help. I have built walls, layed carpet and flooring, layed tile, hung drywall. I usually turn to my dad when I get ready to do something.

about 1 month

anunusualwoman profile photo 60x41 anunusualwoman

I used to do roofing for a living so that I can handle. The rest I leave up to my husband since I'm pretty much mechanically disinclined.

2 months

bluebutterfly609

this survey really got me,i feel i'm kinda handy person but not really.i could only fix a very minor stuff such toilet drainer,paint a wall(can notice as unprofessional way),change door lock and put things together a dyi shelf....good survey though.

2 months

Littlechop

question 4 gave me no option for none of the above and i HAD to answer it.. i can't do any of that stuff!!!!

2 months

ShirlPait

I learned at an early age that I could not depend on my husband to do repairs or call someone to do them so I learned to do most everything around the house, myself. I have hung ceiling fans, tied into a septic tank (which passed inspection) and refitted the pipes on my water pump. I have also done other repairs too numerous to mention. As one gentleman said, "ladies, don't you know we outlive men?" Be able to do anything. I have also taught my daughters to take care of most household repairs.

2 months

Yunita

No hago trabajos grandes, pero puedo reparar mis lamparas, mis llaves si alguna gotea, puedo chapear mi patio, limpiar mi pc, pintar mi casa.........

2 months

torotise66

I really like these surveys. it teaches me alot

2 months

mownlist12

My husband and my son help me when I need it.

3 months

patriciab17

I like to make and repair things myself if I can

3 months

angrobb54

my husband is the diy expert i am his helper

3 months

cluhlenbrauck

whats diy exactly.?

3 months

Risar

great survey!!!

3 months

wildrose78 profile photo 60x41 wildrose78

great surveys

3 months

Charlie615

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!!!!203-999-2386

3 months

misstxblueeyes

since I live by myself and all family lives out of state I try to do everything myself if I can

3 months

Azriel profile photo 60x41 Azriel

I have learned to do most anything that is required around the house or car/truck. AND, I repair my own cloths and cook. Having multiple skill is not just handy and cost effective, these days it just makes sense. I wish we had "like" icons as I like one comment by: srssimon. And to women who totally rely on their husbands, do you not know that women outlive men? Better learn how to do some of these things as when you get older and this world gets more rude, you will not have anyone to do the projects unless you got money!

3 months

corrip

I myself am not that handy. I can out some things together and do easy stuff. My husband on the other hand can (and does) do about anything from plumbing to electrical, carpet and tile laying, remodeling etc. It's so nice to have my man around the house!

3 months

mapetite profile photo 60x41 mapetite

Why pay someone to do what you can do yourself.

3 months

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