The Pro Hardware store holds monthly workshops for women on basic home repair techniques. It has evidently not been lost on Pro Hardware that:
a. men no longer seem as interested in hardware as they were in years past.
b. component lifestyles make women a viable market for non-traditional projects.
c. most families simply do not have enough time to keep up with home repairs.
d. personal traits tend to vary in the U.S. by region.
Answer: b. component lifestyles make women a viable market for non-traditional projects.