06/07/2010 11:46:00
The current financial climate might be forcing some consumers to undertake DIY home improvements without the help of professionals, it has been highlighted by one expert.
Celebrity DIY star Craig Phillips feels that householders may not be able to hire tradesmen due to the present environment.
However, he warned homeowners who are in this position to be wary of certain risks that DIY can pose.
In particular, asbestos is something that people might want to improve their knowledge of if they are considering DIY improvements, the former Big Brother winner went on to suggest, which may interest those considering the installation of new
panel blinds.
He commented: "Where it is in their home and what to do with it next are the two key issues that people need to know how to tackle."
Earlier this month,
British Lung Foundation research revealed that 65 per cent of the country's property owners do not feel confident about correctly spotting asbestos.
Posted by Ken Lee.
