The days of "do it yourself" . . . literally, doing ANYTHING yourself . . . seem to be coming to an end rapidly.
A new survey asked people if they could do some basic home and repair tasks, and the results aren't particularly inspiring. Check it out . . .
1. Change a light bulb . . . 79% of people can, 21% can't.
2. Cook one full meal without a recipe . . . 69% can, 31% can't.
3. Read a map . . . 66% can, 34% can't.
4. Sew on a button . . . 65% can, 35% can't.
5. Remove a stain . . . 59% can, 41% can't.
6. Change a baby's diaper . . . 57% can, 43% can't.
7. Check the oil level in a car . . . 53% can, 47% can't.
8. Put up wallpaper . . . 39% can, 61% can't.
9. Change a flat tire . . . 37% can, 63% can't.
10. Tile a floor . . . 22% can, 78% can't.
(Aviva)
Originally posted on April 24th, 2017