Youngsters getting handy as DIY TikTok helps Gen Z to unwind, according to a cheeky new study. Chores once synonymous with rage are now hot trending mindfulness rituals, with TikTok tutorials forging unexpected zen and surprisingly firm friendships among digital natives.

But there’s a wild side to this viral TikTok DIY craze: over half of Brits have attempted electrical jobs like wiring sockets after watching internet tutorials, sparking a wave of “risky renovation” fails that have hardware store staff and safety experts sounding the alarm.