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Restraining awakens my self-hatred
by Carolin Teufelberger
Why I'm glad my father forced me to do DIY
8.5.2019
Translation: machine translated
Do it yourself - what seemed like a punishment as a child is now a blessing. Not only am I more independent, I also save a lot of money.
My childhood wasn't much different from that of my friends: I grew up in a Swiss village, could do everything on foot and preferred to do things outside. But my sister and I were often told to stop playing by an unmistakable whistle. My father was and still is a passionate DIY enthusiast and was keen to share his hobby with his daughters. Instead of playing hide-and-seek, we soldered and sawed or helped with small house renovations.
All beginnings are hard
Moving made easy
A great side effect of the DIY skills you learn is a customised home. Because instead of buying new things for expensive money that are sure to end up in dozens of other flats, I can give old furniture from the corner shop a new lease of life with just a few simple steps. For example, an old chest was transformed into a beautiful bar for storing wine, spirits and glasses in no time at all.
Help yourself to help yourself
What about you? What did your parents give you that you no longer want to do without?
My life in a nutshell? On a quest to broaden my horizon. I love discovering and learning new skills and I see a chance to experience something new in everything – be it travelling, reading, cooking, movies or DIY.
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