# 'Ikea Effect': Science Explains Why We Love A Good DIY Project - SlashGear

> 'Ikea Effect': Science Explains Why We Love A Good DIY Project DIY projects are not a recent phenomenon, with examples like the Mechanick Exercises by Joseph Moxon published in the 17th century.

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- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #effect #explains #ikea #love #project #science #examples #moxon
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