It is important for DIYers to stick to their comfort zones when undertaking any home improvement projects.
Anna-Marie DeSouza, editor of Build It + Home Improvement magazine, encouraged people to have a go at doing things that they feel comfortable with.
"If you're quite a skilled DIYer, have a go at hanging that door. If you're not, maybe start off with something small and build up your repertoire that way, or try to get advice from somebody who is maybe a seasoned DIYer or get some lessons from the local college or DIY store," she advised.
Ms DeSouza went on to note that the old stereotype of men dominating the DIY arena is "massively old hat now".
According to the expert, a recent statistic showed that 45 per cent of women like doing their own home improvement tasks, as opposed to 50 per cent of men.
This was backed up by a study from Unibond and No More Nails, which revealed that both sexes spend 33 hours each year undertaking DIY tasks.