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About this section
Given the amount of time you spend in your home, and the financial investment you have made on it, it is only natural you should want your property to be as nice as possible.
The prevalence of television programmes and magazines devoted to dream, clutter-free homes only adds to the pressure on you to fix that leaking roof, or stencil designs on your tired wallpaper.
This section includes handy hints and information on DIY techniques and tradesmen for homeowners who want to make the most of their home:
Planning
DIY tips
Tradesmen
FAQs
The Facts...
DIY accounts for a fifth of all household spending in the UK
Spending on DIY is now double the amount spent on tradesmen
The amount spent on DIY tools in the UK is around £4.2 billion, a rise of 126% over the last ten years
Homeowners in London spend the most on home maintenance and repair, with an average annual expenditure of £961
Homeowners in the north-east spend the least on home improvement, with an average annual expenditure of £454
Despite the rise in DIY expenditure, 6.3 million homes are classified as non-decent by the English Home Conditions Survey (EHCS)
48 per cent of DIYers seek home improvement inspiration from DIY programmes on TV
Articles in this Category
02/12/2008
FAQs Home Improvements
FAQs - home improvements
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Tradesmen
Need professional help? Your guide to tradesmen.
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01/12/2008
DIY Tips
Tips for first timers
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01/12/2008
Planning DIY
DIY - where to start?
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