New poll reveals Brits aren’t afraid to get stuck in with their home improvements, as 93% have tried their hand at DIY jobs but they don't always go to plan. View Image Almost all Brits have had a go at fixing something around the house (Image: Getty Images)

Brits have shelled out over £5 billion to skilled tradespeople to rectify their bungled DIY efforts. ‌

A survey of 2,000 individuals revealed that a whopping 93% have tried their hand at tasks such as fitting pendant lights, re-plumbing radiators, and even demolishing walls. ‌

However, many of these attempts ended in failure, with 40% having to cough up an average of £239 to bring in professionals to sort out their blunders - totalling a staggering £5,082,996,813 nationwide. ‌

Consequently, 69% confessed that, looki

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