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Generation gaffe – young people failing at maintenance and DIY
A lack of DIY and home maintenance skills is leading to a ‘Dad’ll Do It’ generation of youngsters who can’t even wire a plug.
• 50% of under 35 year olds can’t wire a plug
• 65% of under 35 year olds admit their dads are better at DIY than they are
• Lack of home maintenance and DIY skills could store up problems for the future
• Check your home insurance policy before embarking on a DIY project, says Halifax
More than half of young people lack the basic DIY skills necessary to maintain their homes, a recent study shows. Research undertaken for Halifax Home Insurance has demonstrated that half of under 35 year olds can’t wire a plug, 63% wouldn’t attempt to put up wallpaper and 54% can’t bleed a radiator.
Senior claims manager for Halifax Home Insurance, Martyn Foulds says: “This survey strongly suggests that younger people feel they don’t have the experience or knowledge necessary to tackle even the most basic of home maintenance and DIY tasks. This indicates a significant number of younger householders could be storing up problems for the future, as the lack of home maintenance starts to take its toll on their homes.”
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