HOUSEHOLDERS stuck at home are doing more DIY jobs than ever – because they are now spending all day spotting any flaws. A study of 2,000 adults found more than half have noticed faults which need …
HOUSEHOLDERS stuck at home are doing more DIY jobs than ever – because they are now spending all day spotting any flaws.
But the research, commissioned by Ronseal, found doing DIY has helped more than two thirds combat boredom, while another one in three said it means they will have something to show for their time.For almost three quarters, completing home improvements has been positive for their wellbeing, with a tenth feeling ‘stress free’ while 15 per cent are ‘calmer’.Many have been opting for painting jobs - including walls , garden furniture and fences .
Luckily, 57 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll, were already equipped with the tools needed for manual tasks prior to lockdown.THREE'S A CROWDBrits told they can go on day-trips in the car from WednesdayTube & roads packed as Boris says go back to work but Raab says wait until WedMore than a third have even managed to encourage other members of their family to get involved with DIY tasks around the house recently.
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