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Christians urged not to let DIY lists distract them at Easter

The period, when believers remember the death and resurrection of Jesus, is also traditionally a time when many people take on jobs around the home.

Speaking on Premier's News Hour, Andy La Fontaine, a Christian who runs Hyde Park Handyman, was asked whether he would encourage people not to overlook the meaning of the season.

He said: "I would, yes. Apparently, it's the busiest weekend in B&Q's year but hopefully that's not on the Sunday itself, it's on the two days either side."

Andy also gave his reaction to a new study suggesting millions of young adults struggle with simple DIY tasks such as changing a lightbulb.

It found many lack the confidence to do small jobs around the home or feel intimidated by the prospect of doing it themselves.

Andy said he's not surprised at the findings because of the sheer number of small jobs he gets called out to, like to change a lightbulb or tighten a couple of screws.

It seems many can't be bothered and would prefer to be doing something else instead.

Andy blamed today's throwaway society as well, explaining: "When something is broken, people tend to replace it, rather than check simple things that could fix it.

"They don't want to try something they haven't done before but, instead, they can ask someone else to do it."

When it comes to where he learned everything he knew Andy said it was his upbringing: "My father was very hands on, very practical.

"We had a workshop and we would make things and take things apart as I was growing up and then put them back together again."

And he has this simple advice for anyone wanting to give it a go: "The best thing I can say is Google and YouTube are the best resources out there, along with your screwdriver.

"There are plenty of tutorials (online videos). From very small tasks, to tiling the bathroom."

And, to hammer home his message, he says if there's one thing that could change people's attitudes, it's money: "There's more motivation to change a plug or unblock the sink if it's going to save you many, many, pounds paying for a plumber, especially if it's out of hours!"

But, whatever you choose to do, he also says it's important to take time out to remember the real reason behind Easter, the most important festival in the Christian calendar.

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