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The UK's Most Googled DIY Questions Revealed
New data has shown that Brits looking to carry out DIY need the most support when it comes to bleeding a radiator.
Trade Fix Direct has analysed Google search data to find out what DIY tasks Brits are looking for guidance on the most.
The most googled DIY query was found to be in the plumbing and heating department, with 27,100 monthly searches for ‘How to bleed a radiator’.
This was closely followed by Brits needing help in their bathroom, with 22,200 monthly searches regarding ‘How to unblock a toilet’.
Brits were equally stumped between reading an electric meter and unblocking a sink, with 6,600 average monthly searches made for the queries, respectively.
The UK’s most Googled DIY questions | ||
Ranking | Search Terms | Monthly Searches |
1 | How to bleed a radiator | 27,100 |
2 | How to unblock a toilet | 22,200 |
3 | How to read electric meter | 6,600 |
4 | How to unblock a sink | 6,600 |
5 | How to read a smart meter | 5,400 |
6 | How to read gas meter | 5,400 |
7 | How to lay a patio | 4,400 |
8 | How to plaster a wall | 4,400 |
9 | How to wire a plug | 4,400 |
10 | How to remove wallpaper | 3,600 |
11 | How to wallpaper | 3,600 |
12 | How to remove a radiator | 3,600 |
13 | What is a combi boiler | 3,600 |
14 | How to wire a light switch | 3,600 |
15 | How to change a tap washer | 2,900 |
16 | How to level a garden | 2,400 |
17 | How to build a pergola | 2,400 |
18 | How to build a shed | 2,400 |
19 | How to unblock a drain | 2,400 |
20 | How to fit laminate flooring | 2,400 |
21 | How to fix a dripping tap | 2,400 |
22 | How to paint skirting boards | 2,400 |
23 | How to hang a door | 2,400 |
24 | How to put up a curtain pole | 1,900 |
25 | How to lay carpet | 1,900 |
26 | How to change a light fitting | 1,900 |
27 | How to sharpen garden shears | 1,600 |
28 | How to clean decking | 1,600 |
29 | How to lay decking | 1,600 |
30 | How to fix creaky floorboards | 1,600 |
With summer around the corner, garden related queries have seen a surge in searches.
The biggest spike in searches was for the query, “How to sharpen garden shears”, with searches skyrocketing by 222% in the last 3 months.
Queries regarding how to clean decking saw the second biggest increase in searches at 177%, followed by how to level a garden at 175%.
DIY questions with the biggest rise in UK searches | ||
Ranking | Search Terms | Increase in searches over 3 months |
1 | How to sharpen garden shears | 222% |
2 | How to clean decking | 177% |
3 | How to level a garden | 175% |
4 | How to lay decking | 140% |
5 | How to lay a patio | 125% |
6 | How to build a pergola | 125% |
7 | How to clean gutters | 48% |
8 | How to build a fence | 30% |
9 | How to put up a curtain pole | 26% |
10 | How to felt a shed roof | 23% |
Commenting on the findings, Paul Kershaw at Trade Fix Direct said:
“It’s clear to see that Brits aren’t afraid to carry out a spot of DIY to get their homes and gardens in order, even if this means taking to Google for that extra bit of guidance. However, if you’re unsure, it’s worth calling in a professional, with tasks such as wiring a plug or light switch, to ensure the safety of yourself and those you live with.”
Trade Fix Direct has shared the most googled DIY questions in the UK. To find answers to the most searched questions, visit Trade Fix Direct’s blog page here.
Source : Trade Fix Direct
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