What does DIY stand for?
do-it-yourself
Is this a growing trend?
yes
How can one take part in this movement?
you can go to DIY classes.
Any other way?
yes
what?
there are books that tell you how to do things yourself.
What is prompting people to learn to do their own repairs?
prices and building costs keep rising
What did John Kose learn to do?"
build furniture and make repairs around the house
When was he married?
six months ago
Did his spouse also take the class?
yes
what did they build forst?
a few tables and chairs.
What happened to Jim hatfield's spouse?
died
did they have children?
yes
how many?
three
What prompted him to look into DIY?
he received a car repair bill for $420
what does he do for employment
He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe-making factory.
How much did the class taken by the Koses cost?
$ 280
How long did it run for?
2-week
Is Jim confident in his automotive abilities?
yes
Are the John and Jim atypical?
no
What did the Koses need that prompted them to take a class?
furniture for living room