Home bound, we’ve become a nation of do-it-yourselfers. Gayle MacDonald reports on the online communities that have driven this boom
, Instagram sites and YouTube channels – is replete with valuable do’s and don’ts. More important, it’s levelled the playing field and given women like Mihalcin the confidence to strap on tool belts.
A contractor for 15-plus years, Thorman started his channel four years ago after he identified a market niche that wasn’t being fulfilled – practical, easy-to-follow tutorials for people to fix up and take care of their homes. “It’s never a problem to come up with subject matter,” says Thorman. “It’s the world of renovation, so it’s endless.”
“You do your first one [DIY project] and you’re a little bit nervous,” says Judges. “But then you have the confidence to go onto the next thing. Now I’m feeling inspired and thinking about installing a slider for my keyboard. It’s good therapy during these really strange times. It’s also kind of empowering – not to mention, a little bit addictive.”
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