Student so scared of DIY he paid tradesman £180 to change batteries

Sam blames Covid for his lack of confidence when it comes to DIY (Picture: JustFix)A student has confessed to paying a tradesman £180 just to change the batteries in his carbon monoxide alarm, fearing he might get it wrong.Sam Daley told Metro he does not want to speak to anyone on the phone. He also lacks the confidence to negotiate, even though he studies law part time.Sam, from Nottingham, said: ‘There are skills that have been lost throughout the years, and it’s