# Instant Improvement DIY home repairs become easier with kits and tutorials to boost knowledge. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Dec 21, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/instant-tinker ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Instant Improvement trend? **Instant Improvement:** The easier it becomes to live a hyper-convenient, tech-driven life, the more valuable trade-able skills become. This is due to their rarity; however, these abilities are becoming more available through kits, tools and tutorials that teach consumers how to repair everyday items. Though it seems the ultimate goal of today's society is ease of living, many consumers are still aiming to develop DIY skills to increase a personal sense of accountability. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 16, 2015 to Aug 9, 2017 - Published: Dec 21, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Instant Improvement trend ### Rarity of Trade-able Skills The increase in the availability of kits and tutorials to teach people DIY skills is due to the rarity of these trade-able skills. ### User-Friendly Repair Kits The demand for DIY repair solutions has given rise to user-friendly kits that make it easy for consumers to repair anything from personal devices to furniture and enamel bathroom fixtures. ### Customizable DIY Kits The rising popularity of DIY projects has led to the development of custom kits that allow consumers to create unique pieces for their homes. ## What the Instant Improvement trend means for industry ### For Home Improvement Industry The growing DIY trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for a booming home improvement industry that could bridge the gap between professional and DIY-related services. ### For Electronic Repair Industry DIY electronic repair kits present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the electronic repair industry by democratizing the process of repairing personal devices for the average consumer. ### For Craft and Hobby Industry The emerging adult DIY trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the craft and hobby industry, which could provide consumers with a renewed sense of accomplishment upon completion of DIY projects. ## Workshop question If your brand offered a kit, what would be in it? What role would it play in consumers' lives? ## Trend signals for Instant Improvement Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 46%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 46% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Instant Improvement trend 6 featured examples from Mar 16, 2015 to Aug 9, 2017. - [Adult DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-kit): This Craft Kit Company Helps Grown-Ups Feel More Confident in Their Fixing Ability (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Offers a wide range of products and services tailored to adults seeking creative outlets and DIY projects. - [Problem-Solving Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handy-tools): The 'Possibilities Kit' Contains Handy Tools to Fix Unexpected Situations (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The home improvement industry can tap into the trend of problem-solving kits like the 'Possibilities Kit' to create innovative and compact tool sets for DIY enthusiasts and homeow… - [Household Advisor Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fountain): The Fountain App's Experts Assist Homeowners with DIY Projects (Category: Tech) Implication: The home improvement industry is adopting new technologies to reach customers and provide better service. - [DIY Staircase Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-staircase): DOLLE Montreal's Customizable Kit Helps Homeowners Build a Staircase (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home improvement industry can benefit from offering customizable and easy-to-assemble staircase kits that cater to homeowners looking for unique design options. - [Electronic Repair Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repair-electronic-devices): This User-Friendly Tool Kit Can Be Used to Repair Electronic Devices (Category: Art & Design) Implication: This industry can capitalize on the trend by developing and marketing user-friendly toolkits specifically designed for repairing common consumer electronic devices. - [Inexpensive Bathroom Repair Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-repair-kit): The Cramer Bathroom Repair Kit Can Be Used to Fix Enamel Surfaces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home improvement industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY home repair by introducing budget-friendly solutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)