Monday, December 11, 2006
According to research from National Savings and Investments (NS&I), nearly (18%) one in five Britons describe themselves as bodgers, who are prone to DIY disasters.
Surprisingly of the 18%, only 3% of DIYers call in a professional to repair their DIY disasters.
A lack of preparation seems to be the main cause of DIY mishaps. A third of DIYers have said, according to the research undertaken, that they did nothing to prepare for a job and just dove in. Britons aged 35-54 were the most likely to jump straight into jobs, whereas those aged 25-34 were less impulsive with over 50% more likely to call on others for advice and help.
John Prout, sales director at National Savings and Investments, said, “Whoever’s undertaking a DIY task could save themselves time and money by researching the task ahead of them so they’re able to get it right. And this way they can help avoid the indignity and financial sting of having to call in a professional to put right their bodges.”
With the estimated annual bill for DIY mishaps well into the millions of pounds, homeowners could potentially benefit from taking out a secured loan. With competitive rates and repayment terms to suit you from 5 to 25 years, homeowners could avoid the costly errors and reap the rewards of a newly decorated or refurbished house.
