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    Aug 26, 2021 4 minutes
    By Jack Woodfield and Amy Reeves

    DIY confidence on the rise

    Young adults have showcased their booming DIY skills during lockdown

    Nearly half of young adults have attempted more DIY and home improvement tasks during time spent in lockdown. The findings* from Plasticsheetsshop.co.uk reveal that 45% of the respondents, all aged 25-44 and considered to be within the first-time buyer age range, are now more confident in tackling DIY jobs. Jonathan Opdam, managing director of Plasticsheetsshop.co.uk, says this bodes well for first-time buyers who are more likely to purchase a ‘fixer-upper’ amid rising house prices, and take on a home renovation project. “With the average age of a first-time buyer being 34 and a rising number

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