As more people plan to spend time at home this month, a significant number will apparently be taking on DIY projects such as updating bathrooms.
According to Halifax Home Insurance, 28 per cent of Brits will be choosing to pursue such renovations, with painting rooms proving to be the most popular as 64 per cent intend to update their properties in this way.
However, it's likely that some will be installing bathroom furniture, baths and toilets, as 13 per cent have said they will be fitting cloakroom suites out with the help of friends and family members.
Homeowners keen to move their toilets as part of a bathroom suite renovation project have been advised to consider their plumbing carefully, as it may not be practical to relocate the fixture.
Master contractor and plumber Ed Del Grande - author of the book Ed Del Grande's House Call and host of TV shows on HGTVPro.
com and Scripps Networks - said it could be worth designing around the lavatory, as this will free up more money on finish work, "where it really counts".
However, if toilets really must be moved, Mr Del Grande strongly suggested calling in a professional plumber, as toilet lines and vent stacks must be taken into consideration, as well as drilling and cutting around wood supports and proper drain pitch.
Homeowners may want to be careful when taking on these projects, as senior claims manager Martyn Foulds noted that research has shown over one in six DIY jobs go wrong, costing £426 each to fix.
Bringing in designers to help with the overall might prove beneficial as well, as this can help cut down on both costs and time.
Additionally, some materials could also be purchased at wholesale prices, which people may not otherwise be able to do.
According to Halifax Home Insurance, 28 per cent of Brits will be choosing to pursue such renovations, with painting rooms proving to be the most popular as 64 per cent intend to update their properties in this way.
However, it's likely that some will be installing bathroom furniture, baths and toilets, as 13 per cent have said they will be fitting cloakroom suites out with the help of friends and family members.
Homeowners keen to move their toilets as part of a bathroom suite renovation project have been advised to consider their plumbing carefully, as it may not be practical to relocate the fixture.
Master contractor and plumber Ed Del Grande - author of the book Ed Del Grande's House Call and host of TV shows on HGTVPro.
com and Scripps Networks - said it could be worth designing around the lavatory, as this will free up more money on finish work, "where it really counts".
However, if toilets really must be moved, Mr Del Grande strongly suggested calling in a professional plumber, as toilet lines and vent stacks must be taken into consideration, as well as drilling and cutting around wood supports and proper drain pitch.
Homeowners may want to be careful when taking on these projects, as senior claims manager Martyn Foulds noted that research has shown over one in six DIY jobs go wrong, costing £426 each to fix.
Bringing in designers to help with the overall might prove beneficial as well, as this can help cut down on both costs and time.
Additionally, some materials could also be purchased at wholesale prices, which people may not otherwise be able to do.
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