The amount of DIY people I see using ladders dangerously is frightening.
I love how ladders have their safety instructions sticker at the top – including an illustration of the position you’d need to be in to read them with a big red line through it.
But yes its interesting how frequently ladders are part of the back story in ’24 hours in A&E’
like types of screws/screwdrivers,
I think a spotters guide to screws is pretty valuable – I’m sure 90% of the reason people think they’re bad at DIY and give up before they’ve given it a proper try is because
A – the difference between Phillips and Pozidrive is much more fundimental than you’d think and….
B – the screws in the packet with whatever thing you’ve bought are always shit
It would be an interesting practical exercise as well – getting a feel for when the screwdriver and screw are working well together.
The fun thing might be to figure out something that can be made collectively that gives people a go at everything – a bit of cutting, a bit of screwing and nailing, some nuts and bolts, maybe even a bit of paint and wallpaper. Give it a light and lightswitch too and a quick lesson about extension leads.
A hut / den would be obvious I suppose, but also a way to do a door, window, curtains, paint and paper is to make a set for a drama group.
But with autumn approaching something you can set fire to on bonfire night might be a laugh too – pull apart pallets, cut and nail them together into something zany.