Getting into the DIY spirit is hard or some of us, that's why most of us turn to family members for guidance.
Home and Garden on Female First
New research from Wickes, found that more than two-thirds have sought advice from their nearest and dearest before starting a DIY project.
However, with 1 in 5 of those questioned also admitting to having ‘botched’ a home improvement job in the past, Wickes is urging people to seek expert advice before starting a DIY project.
When it comes to DIY, it seems both women and men prefer to trust the wisdom of their fathers or grandfathers rather than ask for professional advice. Of those questioned, 45 per cent of women and 36 per cent of men turn to a family member for DIY help, with only 13 per cent of both sexes asking for advice from either their local DIY store or through speaking to a skilled tradesman. The second most popular source of DIY inspiration came from friends with 22 per cent of male and 15 per cent of female respondents looking to their mates for tips.
The Wickes research suggests some people are very fortunate to have dads or granddads that can help practically in their homes. However, with 1 in 5 of those questioned admitting to ‘botching’ a DIY job, it is also clear that for some of us, our family members’ willingness to help could be supplemented with a surrogate ‘DIY Dad’ in the form of some expert help and advice.
Mark Edwards, Wickes DIY Category Controller, says: “Family members can be a great source of help and inspiration but not all of us are fortunate enough to have dads or granddads who can teach us the tricks of the trade. For those who could do with some extra help this Easter Wickes will be their “DIY Dad.” DIY-ers can come in store and speak to our store colleagues, or look on our website for a wide selection of ‘how-to’ videos and Good Idea Leaflets, which are filled with expert tips and advice to ensure their DIY jobs go without a glitch this Easter.”