From a survey by Saga Insurance of DIY by the over 50s-
Over 50s don't do it yourself!
Only one in ten over 50s carry out major DIY work at home
One in four (25%) splash out on a professional tradesmen for DIY
Twice as many under 50s need help for DIY mishaps
Despite the credit crunch the house-proud over 50s are refusing to compromise when it comes to making improvements to their home. Research conducted by Saga Home Insurance reveals a quarter (24%) of over 50s never carry out DIY work themselves, with one in four (25%) opting to employ a tradesman to ensure the job is done professionally. A further 47% of cost-conscious over 50s rope in their partner or a family member to help out with handyman jobs.
However when DIY jobs don't quite go to plan, one in five (21%) under 50s have had to call in the professionals to fix a botched DIY job compared to only 10% of the older generation.
However, the physical dangers of DIY are also apparent as nearly a third (31%) of the over 50s have incurred an injury whilst carrying out DIY in their homes, with 3% even requiring hospital treatment.
Over 50s don't do it yourself!
Only one in ten over 50s carry out major DIY work at home
One in four (25%) splash out on a professional tradesmen for DIY
Twice as many under 50s need help for DIY mishaps
Despite the credit crunch the house-proud over 50s are refusing to compromise when it comes to making improvements to their home. Research conducted by Saga Home Insurance reveals a quarter (24%) of over 50s never carry out DIY work themselves, with one in four (25%) opting to employ a tradesman to ensure the job is done professionally. A further 47% of cost-conscious over 50s rope in their partner or a family member to help out with handyman jobs.
However when DIY jobs don't quite go to plan, one in five (21%) under 50s have had to call in the professionals to fix a botched DIY job compared to only 10% of the older generation.
However, the physical dangers of DIY are also apparent as nearly a third (31%) of the over 50s have incurred an injury whilst carrying out DIY in their homes, with 3% even requiring hospital treatment.