According to new research by E.ON and Jewson, almost half of women (43%) rate their DIY skills as above average, yet the majority of men still don't trust their partner with the simplest of home improvement tasks, such as painting (53%) or assembling new furniture (74%). Just14% of men would trust their partner to insulate a loft properly.
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While women have a lot more faith in their partner's DIY skills, more than 20% of men wouldn't trust their partner with any home improvement. Perhaps less surprisingly, over a third of men (32%) admit to cheekily passing off a professional's handiwork as their own.
21% of Brits say that they have had a bad DIY experience. Reasons given for not doing DIY include; not being sure what to do (52%), considering DIY to be too difficult (33%), and many saying they simply can't be bothered (15%).
Mike Feely, Energy Fitness expert from E.ON, said: "For many, DIY can be daunting and it's clear from our research that some people not only doubt their own abilities but their partners' abilities too. Worse - some people even pass off the work of others as their own!
"But fitting loft insulation is a really simple bit of DIY and it really can make a difference to your home; not only does it keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in the summer months but it can also help lower your energy bills, too."
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