Beware of Home Improvement Shows!
It might spoil your marriage
Attempts to emulate TV fantasy homes could be turning DIY into D.I.V.O.R.C.E, according to a new study from British Gas Web site house.co.uk. Over half of our DIY is now inspired by TV shows, but 80% of families admit to having had arguments over failed makeovers.
Two in three families cite disagreement over color schemes being the likeliest source of a break-up.
The research was conducted to assess consumer attitudes to DIY. House.co.uk features a national directory of ‘trusted tradesman’, provided by HomePro Ltd, the leading online supplier of screened trade professionals.
Calling in a tradesman could help families avoid not just a dispute, but also a massive bill. Householders spend millions fixing their DIY disasters.
Uncertainty over house prices means that 84% are taking tips from TV shows and redecorating instead of moving to another home.
Top Ten Reasons for DIY disputes:
1. Disagreeing over color schemes
2. The person doing the DIY didn t want to do it in the first place
3. Thinking it will be as easy as it looked on a TV show
4. Jobs not being completed
5. Finding the time to do DIY
6. Mess /disruption
7. Stress
8. Costs
9. Lack of basic DIY knowledge
10. Male/female differences of opinion
Keywords: Home Improvement
