Research shows that some people may struggle to assemble furniture.
Male homeowners came out top in a recent study of the UK population's approach to the construction of items such as bedroom or dining room furniture, perhaps suggesting they are more naturally inclined to the role.
The research was conducted for Halifax Home Insurance by ICM Research and sampled 2,000 adults across the country, asking participants to complete specific multi-dimensional puzzles, according to the Daily Telegraph
Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson led the experiment, he 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."
Those who did not fare so well might simply think in different ways, he added, explaining that trial and error learning often takes the place of an innate understanding of mechanics or spheres.
Compensating for the differences between men and women in home design was recently addressed by Kristine Tucker in a Helium article, where she advised couples to compromise on colour schemes.
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