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Martin Hofschroer
A significant number of British people have said they love their property more than their partner, according to an investigation. Research by Rated Tradesmen revealed that many people enjoy a greater emotional connection with their house as over a third confessed to caring more about their home than their loved one. The survey also found that British homeowners spend an average of £34 a week and £1,768 a year on interior and exterior home improvements in comparison to just £19 a week on improving their relationship. Andrew Skipwith, founder of Rated Tradesmen, said: "An Englishman's - and woman's - home is their castle and it seems when it comes to matters of the heart, bricks and mortar pull more strings than a romantic relationship with a partner." Furthermore, one in five homeowners claimed that a good relationship with tradesmen who have completed plumbing courses and electrical courses is more important than a strong relationship with their partner. Mr Skipwith added: "When it comes to dealing with tradesman it's so important you have a close, trusting relationship as you're often spending more money on home improvements than you are on your partner - and if you end up single at least you won't have a leaky roof over your head." Some homeowners may benefit from enrolling on weekend plumbing courses as 15 per cent of respondents said they have tried to improve the job of a unsatisfactory tradesman with a spot of DIY. The study also discovered that homeowners in London invested the most in home improvements across Britain with an average spend of £42 a week, while Scottish people spent the least by shelling out just £26 every week. Major home improvement projects should be left to the professionals as some people risk serious injury if they attempt DIY themselves, according to The Keyholding Company. The firm has reported that 200,000 DIY devotees end up in hospital each year as a result of injuries sustained while trying to undertake complex home improvements. People who are intent on performing home improvement tasks themselves may benefit from taking carpentry courses, decorating courses and tiling courses as they will be able to arm themselves with the skills to lessen the likelihood of injury. Charlie Gordon Lennox, managing director of The Keyholding Company, said: "We understand that while our members want to improve their homes, the majority of them simply don't have the time, inclination or expertise to carry out these jobs and would rather spend time with friends and family." Anna-Marie DeSouza, deputy editor at Build It magazine, has said that June is the most popular time for DIY.
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