According to a recent Times article, a new generation of influencers has discovered D.I.Y., or do-it-yourself, and is using things like spray paint, hot glue and thrift-store finds to spruce up their spaces on a tiny budget.

What D.I.Y. projects have you done, whether to improve your living space, up your fashion game, as a hobby or for any other reason? Was it fun? Successful? What did you learn? And if you’ve never taken on a D.I.Y. project, what would you most like to try?

Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.

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