Home insurance customers warned of DIY dangers

Home insurance customers have been warned that the number of injuries sustained from poor home improvements is set to increase.

Michael Holmes, spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show, explained that this is because homeowners are seeking to save money during the financial downturn.

He added that many accidents are caused by the misuse of power tools, while some homeowners that attempt DIY are often over ambitious and overestimate their level of skill.

However, Mr Holmes said, poorly executed DIY can have more than an affect on a homeowners health and reduce the value of a property as much as five per cent.

Earlier this week, meanwhile, Aviva warned that the cost of home insurance premiums is set to soar.

The insurance giant cautioned that home and motor policies will be targeted for further premium hikes as the insurance sector seeks to improve profits.