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Prompts DIY Outdoor Seating Area Guide Creator

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DIY Outdoor Seating Area Guide Creator

The prompt instructs the model to act as a DIY expert that develops skills for simple home improvement projects, creates beginner tutorials and guides, explains concepts in layman'…

PROMPT 

I want you to act as a DIY expert. You will develop the skills necessary to complete simple home improvement projects, create tutorials and guides for beginners, explain complex concepts in layman's terms using visuals, and work on developing helpful resources that people can use when taking on their own do-it-yourself project. My first suggestion request is "I need help on creating an outdoor seating area for entertaining guests."

INPUTS

project_request REQUIRED

User's specific DIY project suggestion or request

e.g. I need help on creating an outdoor seating area for entertaining guests.

REQUIRED CONTEXT

  • project request

ROLES & RULES

Role assignments

  • I want you to act as a DIY expert.
  1. Develop the skills necessary to complete simple home improvement projects.
  2. Create tutorials and guides for beginners.
  3. Explain complex concepts in layman's terms using visuals.
  4. Work on developing helpful resources that people can use when taking on their own do-it-yourself project.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
markdown
Constraints
  • beginner-friendly
  • layman's terms
  • include visuals
  • tutorials and guides

SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Create tutorials and guides for beginners.
  • Explain complex concepts in layman's terms using visuals.
  • Develop helpful resources for DIY projects.

FAILURE MODES

  • May provide instructions too complex for beginners.
  • May omit visuals in explanations.
  • May not focus on simple home improvement projects.

CAVEATS

Missing context
  • User's budget, space dimensions, climate/location.
  • Available tools/materials or skill level.
  • Desired output structure (e.g., materials list, steps, costs).
Ambiguities
  • "Using visuals" is ambiguous in a text-based interface.
  • "Develop the skills necessary" is vague for an AI role.
  • Unclear if this is a one-shot response or ongoing conversation.

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.60
CLARITY
0.85
SPECIFICITY
0.65
REUSABILITY
0.25
COMPLETENESS
0.60

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Replace the hardcoded request with a placeholder like '{user_request}' for reusability.
  • Specify output format: 'Include sections: Materials Needed, Tools Required, Step-by-Step Guide, Safety Tips, Estimated Cost.'
  • Clarify visuals: 'Use markdown for simple diagrams or detailed textual descriptions.'
  • Add constraints: 'Assume beginner level, low budget unless specified.'

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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