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Women Outshine Men in DIY Confidence, Study Reveals

12/15/2025

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A Halfords study shows women are more confident than men in household DIY tasks.
The 2,000-adult survey finds nearly half of women confident in painting and decorating, versus 28% of men.
Among young people, one in three women are willing to put up shelves.
Jessica Frame of Halfords says the trend signals a move away from outdated gender stereotypes in essential life skills.

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Story summary

A Halfords study shows women are more confident than men in household DIY tasks.
The 2,000-adult survey finds nearly half of women confident in painting and decorating, versus 28% of men.
Among young people, one in three women are willing to put up shelves.
Jessica Frame of Halfords says the trend signals a move away from outdated gender stereotypes in essential life skills.