Let's look at an interesting hobby of many people, which is becoming more common recently. It's about DIY. What it is? This abbreviation means Do It Yourself. This can be translated into Russian as “do it yourself”. DIY is the process of acquiring certain abilities during the creation of an object, development or project that is being realized. Typically, gaining skills is not the main objective of this training.
DIY popularity in the USSR
Recall the past. Back in the days of the Soviet Union, the ideas of creating do-it-yourself (or significantly improving existing models) radio equipment, furniture, and musical instruments were actively popularized. In addition, all kinds of folk crafts flourished, to some extent due to the poor quality and small assortment of commercially available goods. Also, the popularity of DIY was a consequence of the fact that people wanted to instill in their children a love of work. In print media, on radio and television, there were special sections. So many people learned about DIY. What it is, even many children now understand. In addition, there were quite a lot of trading houses called “Do it yourself” or “Skillful hands”, where you could find all kinds of industrial blanks, fixtures and tools for creating something yourself. It sold items for artistic cutting, embossing, knitting, burning, embroidery. It was possible to purchase electronic components and parts. In general, the goods were for every taste.
Jack of all trades
On the shelves flaunted radio designers designed to make electronic devices with their own hands (radio, New Year's garland switch, light music). Some of the men who have become specialists in many industries, which can be useful for creating home comfort, could be called real experts. However, it should be noted that the abbreviation DIY, the translation of which you already know, was not common in the Soviet years.
DIY on television and in print
Many at that time watched the television program "You Can Do It." It demonstrated all kinds of ATVs, cars, agricultural and other units, invented and made by Soviet self-taught. In addition, the section entitled “Little Tricks” in the journal “Science and Life” was very popular, which talked about how to improve your life, as well as notes in the magazines “Modelist-constructor”, “Young Technician” and “Radio” . People liked to learn new things. For girls in various publications (both general and highly specialized) many sketches for embroidery, knitting techniques, patterns were printed. Among the fair sex there were a lot of real craftswomen. Patterns in some cases needed to be increased, for this a pantograph was used. In general, among the girls there were many who were fond of DIY. What it is, you already know.
How can you cope with the problem of excessive consumption?
It's no secret that many modern people in huge quantities buy the same goods in stores, sometimes it comes to the point of absurdity. Perhaps the only thing that can return a person to the right path and make him refuse to throw things in the trash after a short use is the ability to create real masterpieces from old objects that is gaining popularity.
DIY. Ideas
If you can’t think of anything yourself, you can use ready-made ideas. Decorate your home and surprise your friends. So...
Beautiful candle holder
Useful: a glass (its color and shape do not matter), decorative pebbles, a beautiful candle. All this can be bought.
You need to put the glass upside down, decorate its main part as you like more, and place a beautiful candle on top. That's all, the stand is ready.
Pleasant coffee cup
Useful: grain coffee, a cup, a candle in the form of tablets, enclosed in an aluminum base. All this can also be found in the store. This will not be a problem for you if you really like DIY. What is it, we examined in detail in theory, it's time to practice.
Pour grains of coffee into a cup and place a candle on top. All this will look very nice. In addition, the candle will exude heat that heats the grains, after which a magnificent aroma will spread throughout the apartment.
Gift to friends: a mug
Useful: ceramic mug, oven, felt-tip pen. Probably everyone will find it.
Write something with a felt-tip pen on a ceramic mug, and then, to fix the text, put it in the oven for half an hour. The temperature should be 200 ° C.
And another decoding of the acronym DIY
DIY Union is an association of large domestic construction stores. Its main task is consolidation of purchases. This is what the union seeks. Domestic retailers plan to receive the same excellent purchase prices as international stores operating in our country.