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Founded in 1874 No 5,914 - July 2023


Time to tackle problems head-on


I find that most DIY jobs can fit into one of three categories; there’s painting and decorating, home improvement, and repair and maintenance. The first is quite straightforward and easy for most people to take on and tends to be the quickest job that can yield a satisfying result. The second usually involves larger long-term projects, such a remodelling or rebuilding, and requires more specialist tools, some experience and the necessary skills, but the result can produce more of an impact and make the biggest difference. The third is less fun, it’s just the necessary evil of home ownership, so can sometimes become a drag and involves jobs we tend to put off as they don’t usually provide much of a visible result to be proud of, so there’s


less overall satisfaction to enjoy. However, this third category is likely to be one of the largest, especially during the current cost of living crisis where more of us are either choosing to make do and mend, or improve rather than move. I’ve recently found myself doing a lot more repair and maintenance than anything else, a mixture of tasks I’ve been putting off and a few that had to be completed sooner rather than later, and I’ve actually found it quite enjoyable and gratifying. After all, keeping old appliances running for longer and making sure the plumbing is working effectively and replacing ageing lighting for more modern and efficient alternatives is not only good for the wallet, but also better for the environment. So despite the current challenging economic conditions we are all facing, we have to look at the positives. If the difficulties of the last few years have taught us anything, it’s to be resilient and resourceful and to tackle problems head-on, something that DIYers and the industry that supports them have always been rather good at.


Neil Mead, Editorial Director


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