11 Stages Every Person Goes Through When Attempting A DIY Project

Whether you've got big DIY project dreams or need something handy for around the house, Leatherman has the multi-tool to fit every type of DIYer.

1. Hopeful Inspiration

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There's that tingling in your fingertips. You can't help but see the possibility in every little corner in and outside of your home. What's the hurt in starting a project or two (hundred)?

2. Dreamy Delusions

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A deck build in a weekend? A soap box derby car for your kid's race next week? A dimmer switch installation in an hour while overseeing homework? You've watched enough tutorial videos and home reno shows to know the ins and outs of crafting something out of nothing.

3. Steeling Nerves

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Deep down, seeing a project through is all about the psychological drive. Your project is only as big and intimidating as you make it in your head.

4. Proper Preparation

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As the made-up saying goes: Tools maketh the DIYer. But really, your tools should be as strong as your mental resolve. Keeping your tools, materials, and little extras in order will make everything run smoothly, and the final product will speak for itself.

5. Idealistic Collaboration

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Who doesn't want a cute little assistant helping you in your DIY endeavors? It would be a dream for any parent to bond and teach their little helper all about taking on a big project.

6. Instant Regret

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...but that idealism might fly right out the door when your little assistant ends up adding a few new steps (AKA repairs) to your to-do list.

7. Overconfident Execution

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Whether you're tightening screws or stripping wires, you gotta be confident in your skill...just be sure that you're following all the steps in your plans, cause once you veer off track, there may be no going back.

8. Accepting Realities

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A hammer and drill are well within your wheelhouse, but accepting the reality that you bit off more than you could chew (building your kid a sound bunk bed or sawing up some new shelves) is the first crucial step in successfully completing a project. The next step? Asking someone with a little more savvy for help.

9. Optimistic Pivot

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Okay, so when you're mid-project and things start to derail, know when to cut your losses. When you decide what you can salvage (materials, time, sanity), pivoting to something more in your skillset seems so much better.

10. Relieved Resolution

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And then when everything comes to fruition, you can take a step back and marvel at your accomplishment. Throw a high-five to your little helper or any partner who happened to stick around through the highs and lows. 

11. Well-Deserved Bragging

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After you've accomplished such a feat, you're well within your rights to scream it from the rooftops, brag the day away, and make your creation a main talking point of every conversation you happen to have.

Perfect for a multi-project home, Leatherman multi-tools are an essential addition to your arsenal to help tackle all the projects you may take on.