12/08/2010 00:00:00
In a bid to avoid DIY-related injuries, it might be a good idea for the nation's home improvers to start off by undertaking smaller-scale projects, an expert suggests, which could potentially include the installation of Vertical Blinds.
According to National Home Improvement Show spokesperson Michael Holmes, property values and people's wellbeing can both be negatively impacted by botched DIY jobs.
He stated: "Poorly executed DIY can have more than an affect on a homeowner's health and reduce the value of a property as much as five per cent."
Certain specialist jobs might need to be carried out by home improvement professionals rather than householders, Mr Holmes went on to say.
On a yearly basis, DIY hospital admissions can reach 200,000, he continued.
Earls Court in London will host the National Home Improvement Show later this year, with the event due to be staged between October 1st and 3rd.
Posted by Clayton Jones.