A study of 2,000 adults found more than half have noticed faults which need fixing or cosmetic damage they previously took no notice of, as they spend more time than ever at home.

More than half (56 per cent) have cracked on with DIY during lockdown, with an average of four jobs being completed - although they also have four tasks outstanding.

But the research, commissioned by Ronseal, found doing DIY has helped more than two thirds combat boredom, while another one in three said it means they will have something to show for their time.

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