DIY No Longer Considered A Male-Centric Responsibility

Findings from a Trades Supermarket survey have revealed that when it comes to DIY, we no longer expect it to be left for the man of the household to contend with, as 58 per cent of those questioned now consider it to be a job for both sexes.

The shopping comparison and information site for tools and building materials, www.tradessupermarket.com, also found that although most of us see ourselves as DIY novices (42 per cent), we would prefer to undertake the work ourselves (51 per cent).  That’s good news for loved ones who are only expected to handle a quarter of tasks (26 per cent) but not so great for the professionals who are only likely to be called in by 14 per cent of respondents.

As for the jobs that we think are the easiest;  painting tops the polls, with 51 per cent of respondents choosing that over hanging a picture or mirror (37 per cent), or removing wall paper (11 per cent).

TV DIY expert Tommy Walsh of Trades Supermarket, comments on the findings: “It is refreshing to see that DIY is now a task for both sexes to enjoy – instead of it always sitting firmly in the lap of the man of the house.  I think partly that is due to the fact that there are so many excellent tools out there to make jobs much easier and there are loads of platforms, such as Tommy’s Trade Secrets on Tradessupermarket.com, which people can turn to for guidance.”

Anna Humphreys, 30, added: “I’m a really house proud person and enjoy getting my hands dirty especially when it comes to fixing and refreshing my home.  I definitely don’t shy away from a challenge and my father always encouraged me to learn for myself and taught me some of the more complex DIY jobs.  Even when it comes to the commercial premises of my drainage camera manufacturing business, XTI Ltd, I take a keen interest and undertake odd jobs around the factory and office.”

With an impressive inventory of products, Trades Supermarket offers deals and prices on tools, such as drills, and materials from big brand merchants such as B&Q as well as from niche independents. 

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