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Younger UK Adults Less Confident in DIY, Spend More and Finish Faster, Survey Finds

Social media has become the primary how-to source as passed-down know-how wanes.

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Overview

  • A Nationwide-commissioned Censuswide survey of more than 2,000 UK adults in September details a pronounced generational gap in DIY confidence.
  • 41% of Gen Z doubt their practical skills, and 30% of all respondents think DIY abilities are being lost among younger people.
  • Experience gaps are stark, with just 9% of Gen Z having bled a radiator compared with 53% of Baby Boomers.
  • Recent spending skews younger, with Millennials averaging £1,123 and Gen Z £1,014 over the past year versus £794 for Gen X and £444 for Boomers.
  • Gen Z report leaving projects unfinished for three to four months on average against about 11 months for Boomers, and 46% overall turn to YouTube for help with TikTok popular among Gen Z while 31% seek family advice.