Halifax home insurance warning on DIY

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Halifax home insurance warning on DIY

Over-enthusiastic Brits accidentally cause £350 million worth of damage every year trying to emulate the DIY shows that are so prevalent on television, research from Halifax has shown.

Approximately 750,000 Brits have admitted that things have gone awry when they have tried to replicate the achievements of DIY gurus such as Nick Knowles.

In past five years, 12 million Brits have been inspired by a DIY show they have seen on television to carry out their own property makeover.

Vicky Emmott, Halifax Home Insurance, said: "It all looks so simple on TV, making it easy to forget that the work on makeover shows is being carried out by highly trained and skilled professionals.

"But if you don't know what you're doing we'd advise anyone planning any major improvements that DIY should really stand for Don't Involve Yourself."

If one tries to sort out areas like electrics and plumbing personally, it could end up invalidating one's home insurance, Ms Emmot added.

Halifax recently gauged the average house price in England and Wales as near the £200,000 mark.

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