More and more women are powering up and taking on a more equal share of home improvements following a recent survey which revealed that nine out of 10 women now own power tools and 67 per cent are actively completing their own DIY task around the house.

Julia Kendell, National Home Improvement Show expert, presenter of BBC1's DIY SOS and interior designer comments: “Women are natural DIYer’s due to their ability to multi-task and have a more patient and practical approach to problems than men. Not to mention that women are more likely to read instructions carefully and ask for help if it is required!

“The stereotypical line between home improvement ability and the type of tasks each sex traditionally would complete have become much more blurred and many projects now are more of collaboration between men and women.”

To find out more about women and home improvement, visit Julia at the Real Homes Live Theatre while she reveals her interior design secrets and provides inspiration on creating beautiful bathroom and kitchens. Julia is also available during the one-to-one Ask the Expert sessions where she will be on hand to ask your individual questions.

To The Tricks of the Trade feature at The National Home Improvement Show provides the chance to discover how to complete your project like a professional with the DIY Doctor’s step-by-step tutorials on all sorts of useful handy skills such as skimming a plaster wall, tiling and plumbing. You will be walking away with the confidence you need to tackle some of these smaller projects yourself.