The most satisfying DIY jobs, according to poll
Grass cutting and painting ranked highly
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Cutting the grass, jet-washing the patio and polishing surfaces until they shine are among the most satisfying DIY jobs, according to a poll.
Putting the finishing touches on a final layer of paint and digging weeds also appeared in the top 10.
Kev Smith, from Draper Tools, which commissioned the research of 2,000 adults, said: “Brits’ love of strangely satisfying DIY jobs goes to show the joy you can get from a spot of home improvement.
“As we’re spending more time indoors, it’s the perfect opportunity to tackle some of those little jobs you may have been putting off.
“But be careful if you’re meant to be working from home – the hypnotic pull of operating a jet washer or using a paint roller can mean you lose track of time – and your inbox.”
Other jobs deemed satisfying by respondents included fixing wonky floorboards, and hammering nails into wood.
Almost one-quarter said they enjoy the "freeing sensation" of applying paint to a plain wall with a roller.
Just under one-third of respondents had spent time watching "oddly satisfying" DIY videos online, like filthy patios being slowly blasted clean.
The same amount also believed DIY is one of their favourite ways to relax and switch off from everyday life.
During a typical week, the average adult in Britain spends more than two hours watching DIY programmes, with three in 10 finding them "relaxing".
With the majority of the population now working from home, seven in 10 felt the next three months would be the "perfect time" to start a new project.
One-quarter of Brits planned to clean their patio, while just under four in 10 had some garden weeding to attend to.
Almost three in 10 wanted to tidy their garage or shed, and 15 per cent planned to go through their toolboxes and sort them out.
One in 20 adults is even planning on fitting a whole new bathroom, according to the OnePoll research.
Kev Smith, of Draper Tools, added: “That’s the great thing about DIY – the jobs are as big or as small as you want them to be.
“And while not all of them are satisfying while you’re doing them, there is always satisfaction to be had at the end of a project.
SWNS
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