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Are Britons losing their DIY mojo?

Kevin Shoesmith
BBC News
Simon King Simon King, a man in his 50s with short, cropped brown hair, smiles for the camera. He is wearing a navy polo shirt. He is holding a large hardback copy of Collins Complete DIY Manual.Simon King
Handyman Simon King says people are losing the ability to carry out even the most basic of tasks

Are Britons losing their ability to mend, preferring instead to call in a professional at the first sight of a blown fuse? BBC News takes a dive into the issue.

Handyman Simon King makes an interesting point, as he holds his well-thumbed copy of Collins Complete DIY Manual, acquired when he bought his first house 30 years ago: "You don't see comedies on the TV poking fun at DIY mishaps these days, do you":[]}