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DIY survey: confidence in DIY skills in Europe 2014, by task

DIY tasks people feel confident doing themselves in Europe in 2014

The data describes the results of a survey, asking Europeans which DIY and household skills they felt confident carrying out themselves. Painting and decorating were among the leading skills Europeans felt confident in at 73% in 2014, along with changing light bulbs (76%) and assembling flat pack furniture (60%).

Changing light bulbs	76
Painting and decorating	73
Assembling flat pack furniture	60
Cutting the lawn	58
Unblocking the toilet	57
Putting up shelves	57
Landscaping the garden	40
Carpeting and flooring	33
Tiling	24
Electrical jobs	23
Installing insulation	18
Plumbing	18

DIY survey: confidence in DIY skills in Europe 2014, by task

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