DIY skills are in the genes

Researchers have found that two thirds of Britons lack the necessary spatial awareness to complete DIY tasks. Men scored higher in the experiment, suggesting that they are better at carrying out essential home improvement tasks. Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson, Visiting Professor of Psychology, Gresham College, London, who led the experiment, said: "Although there is not one specific DIY gene, spatial awareness is vital in understanding how shapes fit together and is therefore fundamental to DIY skills. Some people simply do not have the mental equipment necessary to manipulate shapes and will always struggle to complete DIY tasks successfully."