People who want to undertake a kitchen home improvement project over the bank holiday must be capable of doing the work safely, one expert has suggested.Assistant editor at DIY Week Fiona Hodge advised property owners to be realistic on what they can achieve themselves and recommended calling in a professional for large-scale projects. She remarked Over the bank holidays there is a rise in accidents where people dont quite know what they are taking on. Know your limits and make sure you are prepared for the job.A recent FindaProperty report showed that 20 per cent of people are aiming to undertake a DIY venture this bank holiday weekend, of which almost one-third are looking to fit a new kitchen. In recent news, it was reported by the Times that woman may be encouraged to do more DIY projects - such as installing new kitchen taps - in an attempt to challenge gender stereotypes.