Don’t get yourself into a fix
IF YOU are thinking of a spot of DIY this bank holiday plan well to avoid a catastrophe.
Millions of enthusiastic doer-uppers will spend the weekend painting or putting up shelves, yet one in four admits to doing a botched job in the past, according to Halifax Home Insurance.
Many also inflict accidental damage, too, with the average claim costing £700.
Senior claims manager at Halifax, Martin Foulds, advised checking that your household insurance covers accidental damage: “Call in experts for gas, electric and plumbing, otherwise you can invalidate your insurance.”