'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing
30-09-2026 01:06 via bbc.co.uk

'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing

Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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