Expert lists five common DIY mistakes that can cost homeowners up to £50,000 to fix
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMillions of homeowners will pick up their tools this summer to work on DIY projects to transform their houses on a budget. But while putting up a wonky shelf can be easily fixed, some will try their hand at much bigger projects.
Tackling your own home improvements without the necessary research, tools, or knowledge can quickly unravel into a nightmare, where the costs of a mistake can rack up to thousands of pounds.
Beth Boulton, marketing director at leading home improvement specialists Eurocell, lists some of the most common DIY mishaps that can leave Brits up to £50,000 out of pocket. READ MORE: Inside the dream £2 million home in Greater Manchester that comes with a HUGE 1.8 acre garden "Open-plan living is a style many homeowners have fallen in love with," says Beth. "Open spaces with plenty of natural light have been proven to be beneficial to our mental and physical health, and it’s no surprise many of us are ogling our walls with thoughts of knocking them through to create a bigger room. "Usually, knocking through a wall to create a wide open space costs around £2,500, or less if you’re adding in a smaller doorway.
But it’s important to remember that not every wall can be knocked through, at least not without the proper structural considerations and support.
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