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Wood you believe it? DIY fanatics can now log onto this hilarious entertainment site to watch how-to videos like Dirty Decking, The Groutfather and There’s Something about Masonry.
But of those who wouldn’t watch them, 23 per cent said they are boring and 19 per cent find the
Ronseal launched ‘Knotflicks’ after conducting research which found 43 per cent of Brits admitted to making a drama out of DIY tasks – with painting skirting boards, filling holes and painting fences likely to cause the biggest scenes. Now home improvers can take a break and enjoy drama-free tutorials such as The Staining, Goodfillers and Avengers: Endgrain at www. ronseal.com/knotflicks.
Other reimagined titles include, It’s a Wonderful Fence Life and Back to The Furniture. It comes as research of 2,000 adults found that of those who make a drama out of DIY, 21 per cent do it to get others to notice the work that has been done, while 19 per cent are looking for praise. It also emerged people typically feel daunted (28 per cent) and stressed (18 per cent) before even starting a
job. And if things don’t go to plan 44 per cent get annoyed and a further 27 per cent discouraged. As a result, more than two thirds turn to ‘how-to’ videos before contemplating a task to try and ensure they know what they are doing.
Making a difference to local communities
content too long, according to the OnePoll figures. Jonathan Greeno, from Ronseal, said, “Knotflicks combines our two lockdown loves: DIY & films. “The research shows getting started on your DIY jobs can be a bit daunting, so Ronseal is literally taking the drama out of the job and putting it into our ‘how-tos’.
“I promise you there has never been a more entertaining way to find out how to paint your fence.” The study also found almost half of adults admitted they take a long time to do seemingly simple DIY tasks – with changing a lightbulb typically taking 33 minutes and the job of putting up shelves lasting 82 minutes. And 38 per cent make more of a drama out of DIY when doing it with someone else, although 36 per cent feel their other half is more likely to make a fuss than themselves. Brits were found to typically put off DIY tasks for an average of eight weeks before tackling it and more than a quarter are currently living with unfinished renovations which they started during lockdown. Jonathan added, “Ronseal takes the drama out of DIY as our products do exactly what they say on the tin, but sometimes people just need a few more tips before they get started. “Our new range of videos delivered by our Ronseal experts will help everyone get the job done with no fuss.”
• To binge watch the latest series of drama free DIY, visit www.ronseal.com/knotflicks
An East Suffolk Community Partnership is making a real difference to local communities after granting over £29,000 to local projects in its first year. The eight East Suffolk Community Partnerships were established as an innovative way for East Suffolk Council, partners and communities to work together to focus on specific issues in their neighbourhoods and ‘bring ideas to life’. Since its creation, the Felixstowe Peninsula Community Partnership has allocated a total of £29,560 in funding to local projects which make a difference to the people who live there by addressing local priorities, including isolation and loneliness, mental health and emotional wellbeing, physical health, financial hardship and educational attainment. The Friends of Felixstowe Library were able to refurbish its Children’s Area after receiving £5,000 from the Community Partnership alongside funding from East Suffolk Council’s Enabling Communities Budget, Felixstowe Town Council, Suffolk County Council Locality Budget, Suffolk Libraries and through its own fundraising. This included adding new flooring, shelving and storage, a hideaway reading den and specialist display tables which can be enjoyed by babies, toddlers, children and students, and will provide a location for many events, such as the Summer Reading Challenge. Other projects receiving funding through the scheme so far include: - The Bucklesham Bumps, Babies and Toddler Group received £1,650 to set up a social group for pre-school children and their parents to help address social isolation and loneliness, as well as mental and physical health and wellbeing in expectant and new parents. - £1,500 allocated to improve digital inclusion, such as ‘Christmas in a box’ and ‘Gifts of Joy’ run by the Felixstowe Salvation Army, ‘Mental Health Packs’ by Emmaus, and more recently, ‘EAST bags’ by East Suffolk Council, which all have a digital element to them such as DVD’s and CD’s. - Langer Primary School received £2,530 to provide half-term activities aimed at the school’s most vulnerable students, who will be able to invite a friend to join them. The project provides parents and carers with respite during the holidays and provide a safe environment for vulnerable children, ensuring that the children will receive support from safeguarding trained staff if necessary. For more information about the East Suffolk Community Partnerships, go to www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/community/community-partnerships/ 19