A home improvement expert has suggested that consumers may aim to add light and space to their properties in the coming months, which is a trend that may affect tradesmen who have completed electrical courses.
Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, suggested that there may be greater uptake of folding and sliding doors if people opt to introduce natural light into their residences.
However, some homeowners may decide to achieve a similar effect with lamps and other lighting solutions.
Mr Orme suggested people could be set to spend more money on their patios this summer in the hope that the UK will continue to experience warm and sunny weather over the next few months.
He made his comments in response to figures from Kingfisher showing that total sales at B&Q in the UK and Ireland rose by 1.5 per cent in the quarter to the end of April 2011.
"The desire of homeowners to carry out improvements to their homes will continue and I'm sure it will continue to grow in the years to come," added the expert.
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