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Martin Hofschroer
DIY enthusiasts may be interested in taking practical courses as many homeowners are keen on improving their kitchens and bathrooms. Research by Ratedpeople.com revealed that 30 per cent of homeowners said they were looking to enhance their bathroom and 29 per cent stated that they wanted to upgrade their kitchen in the near future. These homeowners may benefit from taking tiling courses as having the ability to tile to a professional standard would save a significant amount of money on employing a tradesman. In addition, the survey found that 19 per cent of people are interested in transforming their bedrooms and 15 per cent are looking for the opportunity to transform their living rooms. Decorating courses, plastering courses and carpentry courses may interest these budding interior designers as they would learn the appropriate skills to carry out home improvements without having to pay for the professionals. It is important that homeowners employ qualified tradesmen to carry out complex plumbing and electrical jobs as performing DIY in these areas could result in potentially fatal consequences. Homeowners should not undertake dangerous DIY tasks if they do not possess the necessary skills and should instead hire people who have completed accredited plumbing courses and electrical courses. DIY enthusiasts who are looking for a new career may want to take a qualification course in a vocational subject. Life as a qualified plumber, electrician or carpenter can be financially rewarding and also generate some surprising situations, according to a study. An investigation by 0800handyman found that a number of tradesmen have experienced unusual assignments such as one who had to free a naked woman who got her toe stuck in her bath taps. Other misadventures have included building miniature cornices for a dolls house and fitting an extra low spy hole in a front door so a 4ft 10in cleaner could see outside. John White, chief executive of Persimmon, said that taking a job in the construction industry can be a great platform for a future career. "A career in housebuilding does offer people a 'Job for Life' in the skills that they learn and the structured career paths available. Starting as a bricklayer or joiner provides an opportunity to move into management in the future," he added. An increasing number of jobs have become available in the construction industry as the sector has experienced successive months of growth for the first time in years, according to the Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index from May.
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