It was once a skill we all took for granted, but now it appears fewer than one in ten young people can change a plug. Only eight per cent of 18 to 25-year-olds now say they could confidently rewire a ...

Feeling guilty about all those DIY jobs you haven't quite got round to? Well, if it is any comfort, you are not alone. Millions of men have admitted they have no idea how to do simple household tasks.