The DIY enthusiasts saving £100s by learning new skills

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “So, I decided there and then that I would take up the challenge and re-tile the bathroom myself.” Ms Hainsworth says she found learning to tile “surprisingly easy”. “She loves Center Parcs, so I am hoping to take her there for a couple nights soon.” Many of us are exploring ways to ease the squeeze as bills continue to rise James Jones, Experian On average, those who tackled DIY tasks themselves estimated they were saving around £500 per year by doing so, according to Experian. James Jones, head of consumer affairs at Experian says: “Many of us are exploring ways to ease the squeeze as bills continue to rise, and some have learnt new skills to help save on expenses.” He suggests that, alongside DIY, another way to reduce outgoings could be to research what savings could be made by switching existing borrowing to more cost-effective deals, perhaps by moving existing balances to a 0% balance transfer card, for example. Martyn Allen, technical director of charity Electrical Safety First says: “With money tight, it might seem tempting to take electrical work into your own hands, but poor work could cost you much more in the long run.