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Female daters desire DIY guys
18 March 2008
Men don't really like doing DIY, contrary to popular belief, according to a new survey.
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Research conducted by Halifax Home Insurance found that over a third of men said they only do the DIY out of a sense of duty.
Another one in three said that their other half pressurises them into carrying out the little jobs around the house.
When some women enter the dating game, they're looking for a stereotypical man, with 31 per cent expecting their boyfriend or partner to be good at DIY.
Nearly half said being dab-hand with a hammer or a screwdriver is a desirable characteristic of a potential mate.
Unsurprisingly, just two per cent of men said they would want their potential partner to be good at DIY.
Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager at Halifax, said: "TV home makeover shows make it all appear so simple, and it's easy to forget that these are highly skilled professionals.
"In reality, trying to tackle certain areas you are not qualified for such as electrics or plumbing could invalidate your home insurance policy, leaving you liable for any subsequent damage. We'd recommend using a reputable tradesman rather than going it alone."
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