# Are Americans losing touch with DIY skills?

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**Created:** [September 18, 2007, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-americans-losing-touch-with-diy-skills/35595 "2007-09-18T17:02:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 18, 2007, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-americans-losing-touch-with-diy-skills/35595/17 "2007-09-18T19:03:29Z")

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I think the computers thing is on the list because computers are so much a part of everyday life now as opposed to say the 1980s. Kids coming up now need to know basic computer skills, and that includes troubleshooting.

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