Most common DIY tasks undertaken by adults in the UK 2014

Which of the following DIY tasks have you attempted in the last twelve months?

The data shows the results of a survey, asking British adults which DIY tasks they have attempted in the last twelve months as of April 2014. The most common tasks carried out were changing a lightbulb (80%) and hanging pictures (56%). Tiling a room was the least common activity attempted by adults in their home, with only 6% of respondents having tried in the last 12 months.

Changing a lightbulb 80
Hanging a picture 56
Painting a room 44
Assembling flat pack furniture 44
Changing a fuse 39
Changing a plug 38
Putting up a shelf 20
Wallpapering a room 15
Repairing a dripping tap 12
Tiling a room 6
None of these 10
Can't remember 2