Why women are now more confident than men at DIY
New research shows that women are now more confident than men when it comes to doing DIY tasks around the home.
The study by car and bicycle company Halfords shows a reversal compared to previous generations, particularly among young women.
They are reportedly very good at tasks such as decorating, placing shelves and bleeding radiators, but feel less confident in the kitchen.
A survey of 2,000 adults found that almost half of women were confident about painting and decorating, compared to just 28 percent of men.
A third of young women said they would happily stock shelves, compared to one in five young men.
Only one in three young people said they were confident they could change the light bulb.
Jessica Frame, managing director of retail at Halfords, said: “This research shows a clear generation shift – for the first time young women are more confident than men when it comes to DIY around the home, a very different picture to what we see in older generations.
“This shows that we are breaking outdated stereotypes and that gender is not a factor when it comes to these important life skills.”
