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8 DIY Skills That Can Help You Save Money

1. Minor Repair Work

Girls always, and we mean always, lose their rubber bands. One minute it’s on their wrist and the next, it’s lost! So what’s a better gift than a spiced up hair tie? A silk scrunchie! You can make scrunchies with almost any material, but it’s best if you use silk. The fabric is soft and safe for the hair, it prevents any hair breakage.

2. Changing Your Car Tire

This is a skill that can save much more than just your money. Knowing how to change a tire can help ensure your safety while you are outside, and also save you time instead of having to wait by the roadside until a mechanic arrives.

3. Protecting Your Data

Remember that funny scene where Gopi Bahu was seen washing her husband’s laptop with soap and water with full sincerity? Yeah, absolutely don’t do that. Jokes aside, also remember to always back up your files to some form of cloud storage or an external hard disk drive. Also, keep your antivirus software up to date and learn how to set up a wireless network. In a world as technologically advanced and device-dependent as ours, it is critical that you must know your way around a computer.

4. Filing Your Taxes

It is now easier than ever to file your taxes yourself, as more and more online portals have been set up to make the process smooth for their users. You no longer need to spend money on hiring a Chartered Accountant to get your finances in order, just register yourself with an e-filing website, and your income tax filings should be registered in compliance with all the pertinent rules and regulations. Additionally, you can also conveniently check the status of your income tax returns from home.

5. Basic First Aid

Gaining expertise in first aid is something which will not only help you but also the people around you. The first step of providing first aid is recognising the problem, especially in terms of severity, and then providing help. Knowing how to properly clean and bandage a wound or how to take care of a burn, or ascertaining the signs of a concussion is essential knowledge for everyone. Also, you should know how to give CPR to both children and adults for extreme situations.

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