More British property owners are planning DIY improvements to their homes and kitchen sinks this year, it has been discovered.Sixty-per cent of adults are hoping to make changes to their house during 2011, with 63 per cent of them aiming to complete an interior facelift through paint work, a study from MyHammer.co.uk has found.As well as this, 33 per cent are considering revamping their garden, while more than a third are planning a new bathroom or kitchen fitting.Gerrit Mueller, the sites general manager, said The drop in the housing market means that homeowners will be turning again to home improvements as a way to protect their investment.However increased legislation means that you often need to use a qualified tradesperson.The research comes after Kandabi advised homeowners that LED lighting could be used in the interior design of homes, as it offers an effective way of improving energy efficiency.